{"id":29,"date":"2016-08-10T18:13:57","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T18:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/looking-glass.mylocalbeacon01.com\/blog\/website_library\/toenail-fungus\/"},"modified":"2016-08-10T18:13:57","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T18:13:57","slug":"toenail-fungus","status":"publish","type":"website_library","link":"https:\/\/lookingglassfoot.com\/website_library\/toenail-fungus\/","title":{"rendered":"Toenail Fungus"},"content":{"rendered":"
Toenail fungus, also called onychomycosis or tinea unguium, is an infection below the surface of the nail caused by contact with different types of fungi. Nail fungus usually begins with white or yellow spots under the tip of the toenails. If left untreated, the infection can grow deeper, which can cause the nail to become weak or brittle to the point that it eventually may fall off.<\/p>\n
In general, there are four types of fungal infections that affect the toes. These include:<\/p>\n
Because there are varying types and levels of severity for toenail fungus, it\u2019s important to have your condition diagnosed by a podiatric physician. If you are worried that you might be suffering from a fungal infection in your nails, perform a self-evaluation to look for the following common symptoms:<\/p>\n
Depending on the severity of your condition, treatment isn\u2019t always necessary. However, because fungal infection can be contagious, treatment is recommended. Fungal infections can spread to others and depending on the type of fungus, it can also spread to infect your other toe nails.<\/p>\n
For mild cases of toenail fungus, your doctor will likely start with conservative treatments. These may include prescription anti-fungal oral medications or topical solutions. For patients who exhibit severe symptoms, or for those who do not respond to medication, the doctor may recommend nail avulsion surgery. During this procedure, the nail plate is removed either temporarily or permanently.<\/p>\n
Contact your podiatrist for more information or to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"\n