FUNGAL NAILS

Fungal nail infections (aka. Onychomycosis) is an unsightly nail affliction which causes thickening and discolouration of the nail plate. Sometimes the nail will even change shape and become thickened due to a build up of fungal debris underneath the nail. Due to the fungus residing underneath the nail plate, fungal nail infections are often stubborn and difficult to treat.

Fungi are everywhere in our environment and thrive in warm, moist places - such as our footwear! It usually starts at the end of the nail plate and continues to spread under the nail. Sometimes chalky, white plaques develop on the nail and as the infection progresses, yellow and brown pigmentation can become visible.

People often try to treat them with an over-the-counter fungal nail treatment which is more often than not either not applied correctly, or for as long as is required. Fungal nail infections require 12-18 months of non-stop treatment for full resolution, depending on the amount of nail affected.