While completely curing these fungal infections is difficult, the right treatments can discourage the problem from spreading and make your nails look better.
No, fingernails can become infected, too. However, toenails are a more common target because of certain habits, including wearing shoes, so we’ll concentrate on them in this post.“Feet are more likely to be sweaty and damp, which provides a better environment for the fungi, yeasts, and molds that are naturally present on your skin to flourish,” says Dr. Abigail Waldman, a dermatologist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
“Nail tissue is harder and thicker, so these medications don’t penetrate very well,” Dr. Waldman explains. That’s also true for antifungal drugs taken as pills. Toenails grow slowly and the tissue isn’t very metabolically active. So although the medication gets into your bloodstream, only small amounts end up in your toenails. That’s why it’s hard to get rid of toenail fungus once it takes hold.
Be sure to apply the product right after soaking. The clinical cure rates for each of these approaches vary between products, and depend on the severity and duration of the infection. But about 60% of people notice improvements after a few months of treatment, Dr. Waldman says.
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