The fungal nail condition can be both embarrassing and painful for those of you that have it. Fungal nails make up 50% of all nail infections, the other types are viral and bacterial nail infections. Your nail can become thickened, scaly and discoloured if left untreated. The nail can then be lost and the infection can spread to the other nails.
In the Podiatry clinic this is a common condition that is presented and one that we can treat very effectively if caught in the early stages.
Treatment can involve thinning down your affected nail with a drill burr and cutting back the dead nail. Then daily treatment at home with a nail lacquer such as Clear Zal which kills 99.9% of all fungus, bacterial and viral nail infections.
A regular Podiatry appointment every couple of months is recommended to review your condition.
Fungal nail infections are caused by dermatophytes, which digest keratin by producing enzymes.
