Often, toenail fungus can be treated and completely cured. However, you may find that the fungal infection in your toenails returns over time. This is not due to a treatment failure; rather, the toenail becomes infected again.
The presence of fungus in the shoes is one of the most prevalent reasons of fungal toenail recurrence. Fungus grows in a warm, dark, and wet environment, which is exactly what a shoe provides. Add in Houston’s heat and humidity, and you’ve got the ideal storm for fungus to develop and reinfect your toenail.
Shoes may be disinfected in a variety of methods. It would be best to use an antifungal shoe treatment, such as Mycomist, in combination with toenail treatment. Even when the toenail treatment is finished and the nails are clean, it still is a good idea to regularly sanitize your shoes to avoid the fungus from reappearing.
If the thickness and coloring of your toenails have returned after being treated for fungal toenails, schedule an appointment with Houston podiatrist Dr. Ejodamen Shobowale of DeNiel Foot and Ankle Center. We’ll treat the new infection and take precautions to avoid a recurrence of the problem.
