Simcoe Foot Clinic

👣 Condition Spotlight: Fungal Toenails
What is it?
A fungal toenail infection (onychomycosis) affects the nail bed and plate, causing changes in appearance and structure.

Symptoms:
✔️ Yellow, brown, or white discoloration
✔️ Thickened or brittle nails
✔️ Crumbling or distorted nail shape
✔️ Separation of nail from nail bed

Causes:
– Untreated athlete’s foot
– Moist, dark environments (like shoes!)
– Nail trauma
– Sharing nail tools or shoes

How we treat it:
✅ Topical or oral antifungal medications
✅ Nail debridement (safe trimming & thinning)
✅ Laser treatment options
✅ Preventive shoe and sock care tips

🦶 Pro Tip: The sooner you treat it, the better — fungal nails rarely clear on their own.