Fungal Toenails

Fungal nail disease may result in pain, impair the ability to walk and contribute to a negative self-image. It is usually characterised by thickened, yellow or crumbling nails and can be accompanied by a foul odour.

Fungal nail disease, medically referred to as onychomycosis, affects 2-14% of the adult population.

Fungi that feed on keratin, a structural protein within your nails, frequently cause the condition. Fungal colonies proliferate in moist environments and invade the nail bed by penetrating the margins of the nail.

Often this condition is left uncured for a long time, due to embarrassment or frustration by other treatment options. These include prescription medications, which have side effects and therefore are not always the best treatment option. Another option is surgery to remove the nail, which is not practiced by Footworx Podiatry due to the high incidence of recurrence and the potential for permanent nail deformity.