Why You Should Never Let Toenail Fungus Go Untreated?

Toe fungus seems like a pretty insignificant health problem when compared to things like cancer or diabetes.  It’s not thought of as a painful, chronic condition, and it’s easy to ignore the signs. You might not even recognise the signs or seek treatment for it. Leaving toe fungus untreated could lead to long term health problems, can affect others and can cause significant pain. Pearl Chemist carries a variety of fungal cream treatments for early onset toe fungus infections.

It is very important to recognise toe fungus when you see it and treat it as quickly as possible.  There are many dangers to untreated toe fungus that you may not have thought of.

Dangers of untreated toe fungus:

  • Can spread to others (who may be vulnerable to rapid spread and gangrene)
  • Gangrene or amputation if severe or spread (for those vulnerable)
  • Disfigured Toes and Toenails which cause pain and make wearing shoes difficult
  • Spread to others (highly contagious)


How to tell if I have a toe fungus infection:

  • Yellow/cracking around the edges of the nail
  • Toenails may become thickened
  • Toenails may have a whitish or yellow brown discoloration, become brittle, crumbly or ragged or distorted in shape
  • As a fungal infection progresses, toenails can become dark in color and may smell foul.
  • Can affect fingernails, but this is rare


Who is at risk for toe fungus infections?

  • Those with certain health conditions, particularly diabetes
  • Advanced age (blood flow decreases, toes have years of exposure to fungus, nails grow slower)
  • Being a heavy sweater (if your feet sweat quite a lot)
  • Those who experience athlete’s foot
  • Walking barefoot in pools and communal areas


How can I prevent toe fungus?

  • Wash hands and feet regularly
  • Trim your nails regularly, straight across
  • Wear sweat absorbing socks.  If your feet sweat a lot, change socks throughout the day
  • Choose shoes made of breathable materials
  • Discard and treat your old shoes
  • Wear footwear in communal areas
  • Give up fake nails and nail polish so you can easily see your nail beds


If you catch it early, treatment for toenail fungus can be something as simple as a topical fungal cream. However, if you let it spread, you may have to see your doctor and get a prescription for oral antifungal medication. It is much easier to resolve a toe fungus infection before it gets too severe. Pearl Chemist has all the fungal infection creams you need online.  www.pearlchemist.co.uk