Treating fungal nails
A fungal nail is a fungal infection that is often deep in the nail. Treating the fungal nails yourself with ineffective means (from the supermarket or drugstore, for example) with the aim of curing them is therefore very difficult and often has no or a temporary effect.
Effectively treating a fungal nail can be done in two ways. The first is a local fungal nail treatment, in which the fungus is combated in an external way. For example, by treating the fungal nails with products such as FunghiClear . As a Provoet pedicurist, I myself have had very good experiences with various customers.
FunghiClear is a highly effective antifungal spray based on manuka oil with purely natural ingredients and has been specially developed for the treatment of nail fungus (fungal nail) and athlete's foot (swimmer's eczema). This product has been registered as a Medical Device (class 1) since 1 March 2013 . FunghiClear comes in a 50ml spray bottle and is easy and quick to apply to both nails and shoes to prevent reinfection.
The second way to treat fungal nails is internally by taking medicines. This is certainly not my preference. Long-term treatment (several months) and the risk of the necessary side effects must be taken into account. It is only possible on the advice of the general practitioner (prescription) and is considered in severe cases.
Treatment at the pedicure
In both cases, it is best to first book a treatment with a professional chiropodist, where the fungal nail will be properly addressed. The pedicurist can mill the affected nail as far away as possible, so that the antifungal agent can do its job better. A repetition of this treatment with a frequency of around 4 weeks is recommended for best results.
It is crucial for all fungal treatments that you keep your feet and footwear dry and that you apply the antifungal agent consistently at least twice a day!! I recommend doing this with FunghiClear.
Preventing lime nails
There are enough effective means to treat and cure fungal nails to simplify. They do take up time and possibly money, which means that
prevention is better than cure.
Fungal nails are not always easy to prevent. We are constantly in contact with fungi that can cause fungal nails. To reduce the risk, there are a number of recommendations to prevent fungal growth and prevent fungal nails.
- Use as little soap as possible when washing your feet. Always rinse your feet well to remove soap residue.
- Always dry your feet thoroughly. Don't forget to dry between the toes. These narrow, often somewhat warmer spaces are an ideal breeding ground for fungi.
- Don't walk around for long with wet socks or shoes.
- Use clean socks, preferably made of cotton or wool, every day.
- Wear roomy, ventilating shoes.
- Wear flip flops when going into damp areas (gym/sauna/swimming pool).
- Ensure sufficient resistance through a healthy lifestyle.
What is a Fungal Nail?
A fungal nail or fungal nail is a fairly persistent fungal infection of the nail(s). This is caused by fungi that eventually enter the nail through the skin or otherwise, causing a white/yellowish effect. This explains why we call a fungal nail also fungal nail , while this actually has nothing to do with lime! Fungal nails occur in approximately 15% of the Dutch population and are in principle quite harmless. Treating fungal nails is not necessary, but it does not look fresh and unappetising and is therefore usually desirable.
Fungi are common to everyone and are constantly transmitted. This happens between people, but also between people and animals and people and the environment. The fungi that cause fungal nails belong in the vast majority of cases to a fungus from the group of dermatophytes. These fungi are mainly present in damp areas such as a sauna, swimming pool, gym and shower.
Of course, an infection does not always occur when one comes into contact with these fungi. However, a number of examples can be given where there is a higher risk of an infection:
- With a lowered resistance (due to old age or illness)
- Damaged nails by, for example, sports or wearing too tight shoes
- People with diabetes and AIDS
- During and after chemotherapy
Features fungal nails
At the beginning of an infection, fungal nails can be recognized by discoloration of the nail edges (yellowish, brown or green) and small spots on the nail. At a later stage, the nail can completely discolor from yellow-white to yellow-brown. The fungal nail is then often somewhat thicker and crumbly in structure. In some cases, the infection can spread all over the nail causing the nail to crumble or even peel off completely.
Although a fungal nail in most cases does not require treatment, many people would like to do something about it. They are bothered or ashamed of the nails because they don't look very nice and look a bit unappetising. An often mentioned reason is also that they want to prevent them from also giving people in their environment a fungal nail. Fungal nails are very contagious.
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