How severe is your nail fungus? The top questions to ask.
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How severe is your nail fungus?
When thinking about treatment options for your nail fungus infection, it is important to determine the severity of your condition. This is because some treatments are best suited to mild infections while others can be used for moderate or even severe stages of the disease.
In order to determine how far advanced your infection is, look at the nail anatomy diagram pictured and see which "zones" marked by letters your fungus is present in.
If your nail fungus is located only in zones A or B (towards the distal edge of the nail plate), then you can classify your infection as mild. If it is located in A and C or B and D then your infection is can probably be classified as mild-to-moderate. If it has spread along the lateral side of the nail covering A, C and E (or the other side) then you have a moderate infection. If it has reached the lanula - the crescent shaped lighter area at the base of the nail - (marked with an G) you're infection may be moderate-to-severe or severe.
Note also that the more nails you have infected overall and the quicker the fungal infection is spreading the more severe your infection is likely to be.
With this established, review the comparison chart on FungusFacts.com. The nail fungus treatment chart shows the different treatment options you have available depending on how severe the infection is. FungusFacts.com has put together reviews of nail fungus treatments so that you can assess the pros and cons of each of the treatment.
We're pleased to say that the article on our comparison chart was featured in a blog carnival over at fitbuff.com.
In order to determine how far advanced your infection is, look at the nail anatomy diagram pictured and see which "zones" marked by letters your fungus is present in.
If your nail fungus is located only in zones A or B (towards the distal edge of the nail plate), then you can classify your infection as mild. If it is located in A and C or B and D then your infection is can probably be classified as mild-to-moderate. If it has spread along the lateral side of the nail covering A, C and E (or the other side) then you have a moderate infection. If it has reached the lanula - the crescent shaped lighter area at the base of the nail - (marked with an G) you're infection may be moderate-to-severe or severe.
Note also that the more nails you have infected overall and the quicker the fungal infection is spreading the more severe your infection is likely to be.
With this established, review the comparison chart on FungusFacts.com. The nail fungus treatment chart shows the different treatment options you have available depending on how severe the infection is. FungusFacts.com has put together reviews of nail fungus treatments so that you can assess the pros and cons of each of the treatment.
We're pleased to say that the article on our comparison chart was featured in a blog carnival over at fitbuff.com.
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Heres a method that can help
If you are in the process of treating a nail fungus infection you'll know that you'll have to stick to a consistent treatment regime over a long period of time.A good way that will help you stick to your nail fungus treatment is to track your progress over time. FungusFacts have put together a useful nail fungus treatment template to fill in over the course of your treatment. This will give you a sense of control of your program and provide a reference point to track the changing nail fungus infection over time. (We've added a thumbnail here).
It's also a good idea to establish a treatment routine to help you remember to apply the treatments. For example if your treatment requires a nighttime application, try to insert this into your nightly routine. For example, immediately after your shower and before you brush your teeth.
It can take longer than 6 months to cure the condition as you're only completely free of infection after a full nail growth cycle. In fact toe nails can take up to 18 months to grow our completely. (Toenail fungus is more common than fingernail fungus).
Check with your doctor
Current therapies fall into two main categories: topical treatments (in the form of laquers or nail paints, washes, oils and creams) and oral prescription medications. Homeopathic and home remedies are also available.
Remember to always seek the advice of a doctor once you suspect toenail fungus infection. Before undertaking any treatments, it makes sense to have a definite diagnosis, as fungal infections can look similar to other abnormalities.
Remember to always seek the advice of a doctor once you suspect toenail fungus infection. Before undertaking any treatments, it makes sense to have a definite diagnosis, as fungal infections can look similar to other abnormalities.
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