What Is Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus is a kind of infection that happens under your toenail. It is also called onychomycosis. This infection is very common. Affects about ten percent of people.
Toenail fungus grows under the nail where it's warm and moist. It is hard to get rid of without the treatment.
Our treatment was developed with the help of Dr. Neil Sadick.
Dr. Neil Sadick is a dermatologist with over forty years of experience.
Here are some things you should know about toenail fungus:
- Toenail fungus is hard to treat because it grows under the nail.
- Over-the-counter products do not work well because they only treat the surface.
- Our treatment, called STRIDE, uses two methods to fight the fungus.
We use a kind of treatment called Pulse Therapy. This means we give you a dose of medicine for a short time. Then you stop taking it for a while.
Toenail fungus is a problem for a lot of people. Many people try to treat it with over-the-counter products. These products do not work well. Toenail fungus keeps coming because it is hard to reach with regular treatments.
What Is Toenail Fungus?
Toenail fungus is an infection that happens under the nail. It is caused by a kind of fungus that eats the protein in your nails and skin. This fungus grows well in moist places like inside your shoes.
Toenail fungus is not a cosmetic problem. It can cause your nails to thicken and become painful. It can also cause your nails to separate from the skin and become infected with bacteria.
Signs Of Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus can cause a lot of problems. Here are some signs you might have toenail fungus:
- Your nails might become discolored.
- Your nails might become thick and hard to trim.
- Your nails might become brittle. Break easily.
- Your nails might separate from the skin.
- Your nails might become distorted and change shape.
- You might notice a bad smell coming from your nails.
What Causes Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus happens when a kind of fungus gets under your nail. This can happen if you have a crack in your nail or if you injure your skin.
You can get toenail fungus from:
- Public places like gyms and pool areas.
- Sharing things like towels and nail clippers.
- Your nails might separate from the skin.
- Wearing shoes that're too tight and do not breathe well.
- Getting athletes' feet.
Some people are more likely to get toenail fungus.
These people include:Adults over sixty years
- People with diabetes.
- People with immune systems.
- People who wear shoes.
The Core Problem
Toenail fungus is hard to treat because it grows under the nail. Regular treatments do not work well because they cannot reach the fungus.
Our Treatment
Our treatment, called STRIDE, uses two methods to fight the fungus. We use a kind of medicine that you take by mouth and we also use a special kind of cream that you put on your nails.
How To Treat Toenail Fungus
We use a kind of treatment called Pulse Therapy. This means we give you a dose of medicine for a short time.
Then you stop taking it for a while. We also have a kind of cream called ClearNail Renewal. This cream helps to penetrate the nail and kill the fungus.
Start Your Treatment Plan
You can start your treatment plan by going to our website and filling out a questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your information. Determine if our treatment is right for you.
If you are eligible we will send you a customized treatment plan and all the medicine you need. You will also get support from our doctors to make sure your treatment is working.
You can pay for our treatment using your HSA or FSA account.
Breaking The Reinfection Cycle
Toenail fungus can come back if you do not take steps to prevent it. We have a kind of spray that you can use to sanitize your shoes. We also recommend wearing socks and using special tools to trim your nails.
Ready To Treat Toenail Fungus
You can get started with our treatment plan today. Just go to our website. Fill out the questionnaire. We will take care of the rest.
Our treatment plan includes:
- A prescription-strength dual-mechanism strategy.
- Protocols backed by over forty years of experience.
- A complete reinfection prevention kit.
- Delivery right, to your door.
Start Your Treatment Plan
Go to getmystride.com to start your online evaluation today.