Fungal nails are typically seen in people in the latter stages of life. Our bodies lose the ability to fight off the fungal infections that keep being introduced to our feet. The primary cause of fungal nails is the same organism that causes athlete’s foot. Fungal nails can be thick, yellow and crumbly.

Once the infection is present, it is hard to get it to clear up. If you come in as soon as you see your nails start to turn colors, then the success of treatment is a lot better

The best treatment out there right now is oral antifungal medications. These can be hard on the liver and are available by prescription only. There are other treatments that are topical, but they are not near as effective. If you suspect that you have fungal nails, see me or another podiatrist for prompt treatment.

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