Here are a few tips to help you prevent the infection from gaining a foothold and stop it spreading if there is already change.
Good foot hygiene is very important so click here for tips. If you do damage your nail and it becomes loose trim it away as best you can and use a plaster to cover the area until the nailbed has healed. If this is too troublesome to deal with please contact Total Foot Health directly for some expert first aid care. If you notice signs of fungal infection – such as brown plaques developing in the nail plate – please let us know immediately as it is best to treat the infection early before it infects the whole nail. We have many options to successfully treat the problem. You may well be suitable for Clearanail therapy which we would be delighted to talk you through.