Fungal nail infections are the cause of stress and anxiety for many patients. Although this condition is not painful, it is highly unsightly and makes many patients conscious of showing their feet in public. Fungal nail infections are a common foot condition. Infections can be picked up from public spaces, most commonly beauty salons, swimming pools and changing areas.
The reason why so many treatments for fungal nail infections fail is because the infection is on the skin below the nail and not on the nail itself. The nail acts as a physical barrier allowing the infection to multiply and spread. Most lasers and topical treatments concentrate on applying their medication on top of the nail, which has minimal effect.
