Toenails are the most vulnerable to fungal infection because shoes and socks usually trap moisture that promotes the growth of fungi.
Untreated, fungal infections can lead to permanent nail damage.
Recurrence is quite common and difficult to treat. Most antifungal medications applied to the directly onto the nail are not every effective because they cannot penetrate the hard nail in sufficient concentration to kill the fungi. However, there are some formulations specifically designed to penetrate the nail that your doctor can suggest.
If the fungal infections have already reached the nail bed (place from where the nail starts growing), oral medications may be prescribed. These medications reach the nail bed through the blood..
At times if the nail is severely damaged, nail removal may be the only solution.
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