Nail infection treatment

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

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3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Here are a few ways you can prevent nail fungus:

• Good washing habits: Regularly wash your hands and feet. Wash your hands after touching an infected nail. Also consider moisturizing your nails after washing.
• Nail trimming: Trim your fingernails straight across. Be sure to smooth the edges and file down any thickened areas. Use a disinfectant on your nail clipper after each use.
• Avoid sweaty feet: If your feet are more prone to sweat, wear sweat-absorbing socks or change your socks throughout the day.
• Shoe choice: Wear shoes made of breathable materials. Discard old shoes or treat them regularly with disinfectants or antifungal powders. Avoid walking barefoot in public bathing areas.

If you have any nail fungus symptoms, MinuteClinic can help. A MinuteClinic provider can help determine if it is a fungal issue and tell you about nail fungus treatment options.

A MinuteClinic health care provider can discuss possible nail infection treatments with you. Our health care providers will review your history, gather details of your symptoms and provide a treatment plan specific to you. Depending on the type of fungus causing the infection, your provider may prescribe oral antifungal medications.

A fungal nail infection is caused by an overgrowth of fungi around the nail. Fungi develop under warm, moist conditions and can spread from person to person. If you have recently had contact with someone who has a fungal infection, it’s possible they passed it to you. While infections can occur in both fingernails and toenails, they are most common in toenails. Shoes can trap warm and moist air, allowing fungi to grow. People with diabetes have a higher risk of fungal nail infections and are more likely to develop a toenail infection. Diabetes can cause reduced blood flow and circulation to the feet, which can lead to fungal nail infections. High blood sugar levels can also impact your body's ability to fight fungal nail infections.

Here are a few ways you can prevent nail fungus:

• Good washing habits: Regularly wash your hands and feet. Wash your hands after touching an infected nail. Also consider moisturizing your nails after washing.
• Nail trimming: Trim your fingernails straight across. Be sure to smooth the edges and file down any thickened areas. Use a disinfectant on your nail clipper after each use.
• Avoid sweaty feet: If your feet are more prone to sweat, wear sweat-absorbing socks or change your socks throughout the day.
• Shoe choice: Wear shoes made of breathable materials. Discard old shoes or treat them regularly with disinfectants or antifungal powders. Avoid walking barefoot in public bathing areas.