Fungus Among'st Us

Nail fungus is a slow moving colonization of human keratin, which rarely causes life threatening issues, but may almost always cause some form of discomfort with shoe gear, ambulatory compromise, or unsightly appearance to the feet.

Nail fungus attacks all people. But there are some people that have higher risk of getting nail fungus infection. Who are those people, and why the more risk?

In neral, this applies with people that have lower immune system. This includes people with circulatory system problem, diabetic people, late-aged people and patients with cancer and chemotherapy treatment, for instance. Also with age, comes the likelihood of increased fungal risk. Low immune systems may allow the fungus to spread easily. Usually, once it infects one toenail or nail, they will spread immediately to the other nails on the same feet or hand over many years.

There are many kinds of treatments; ranging from mild to aggressive. Some used home-made remedies, or some use natural treatments, and some visit the doctor. The latter option is the one that most people choose, because they want effective and safe treatment. But what they don't know is that prescribed medicines can cause side-effects because of their toxic chemical ingredients. This can be hard for people with liver diseases, because nail fungus treatment can take 3 months or more.

Foot care centers use a variety of topical therapy, and have had excellent success with the Cool Touch Nail Laser System. The success rate statistics of treatment is 70 to 80 percent. There is a 15% chance that it will reoccur. Because of this statistic, many doctors advise the use of anti-fungal solutions after treatment to prevent another infection.

Simple tips to prevent fungus infection:

Wear open footwear as much as possible.

Change socks immediately if it becomes damp or wearing absorbent socks is more preferable.

Don't wear high top boots if not needed.

Treat Nail Fungus as early as you can to stop its spreading.

Family Foot and Leg Center is a medical center specializing in healing health issues with lower leg and ankle. Come to us to get treatment for all your leg disorders or obtain information about our practices.