When you’re dealing with an issue like toenail fungus, it can make you feel uncomfortable to have your feet exposed or awkward if you need to take your shoes off in public. Toenail fungus is easy to prevent if you’re taking proper care of your feet and if you’re dealing with toenail fungus, you can talk to your podiatrist serving the upper west side area in New York, NY, about treating your toenail fungus and improving your overall foot health.
Dealing with Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is a common issue that people everywhere struggle with, but luckily, it’s simple to prevent and treat. When identifying toenail fungus, you may notice that your toenails are thick, discolored, brittle, misshapen, smell foul, or have a buildup of debris under the nail. Toenail fungus might make you want to hide your feet away with closed-toed shoes and socks, but if you’re spending long periods of time covering up your feet, you’re at risk of creating a habitat that helps the fungus thrive.
Toenail fungus can easily be treated and you may need to try more than one form of treatment. Your podiatrist will determine the best treatments for you based on the severity of your toenail fungus. This could be oral antifungal drugs to treat the problem from the inside, medicated nail polish, or medical nail cream that will penetrate through the nail. Your doctor might recommend combining some of these treatments for the best results possible. Results could take weeks depending on the severity of your condition.
Contact Your Podiatrist Today
Find out how you can start dealing with your toenail fungus and start feeling comfortable taking off your shoes in public again! Contact Dr. Jennifer Fung-Schwartz at her office serving the upper west side in New York, NY, at (212) 678-2333 to learn more about dealing with toenail fungus.