fungal nail prevention
Your guide to preventing Fungal Nails
The feet are more often neglected in personal grooming than with other parts of the body, thus regular preventative care should be taken as part of one’s daily regimen.
It is important to wash your feet regularly and dry them thoroughly after bathing.
Keep your nails dry, short, and clean.
Avoid walking barefoot in public places such as communal bathing facilities and pools.
If you sweat excessively change your socks often.
Use an antifungal spray or powder on your feet and the inside of your shoes.
Make sure to have your feet measured to ensure you are wearing the correct size footwear that is not too tight.
Treatment of fungal nails
The ChilternWellbeing approach to the Treatment of Fungal Nails
At ChilternWellbeing we will properly diagnose the cause of toenail problems with a simple in house microbiology test to accurately determine the type of fungus you have. Treatment of this condition will then depend on the type of organism causing the infection, severity of the infection and overall health status of the patient.
We will initially remove as much of the affected nails as possible by trimming, filling, and mechanically debriding the nail to a more normal thickness and appearance. Medicated antifungal nail lacquer may be prescribed for a localised mild to moderate infection. Prescription oral antifungal medications may be prescribed for a more serious infection. The option to surgically remove the infected nail may be warranted in some cases.
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Podiatry Services
A Podiatrist can treat anything from an ingrowing toe nail requiring surgery under local anaesthetic to designing a custom made foot orthotic to assist with tendon or joint dysfunction or pain. We are also highly specialised to manage the Diabetic or High-Risk foot and the subsequent wounds that can arise.