Clean and healthy feet is the order of the day for people of the UK

The root cause of all nail problems is essentially fungus but things have turned haywire because of ignorance of a majority of the population. Moreover, the treatment available is not foolproof and its effectiveness and reliability are not infallible. The colour of the toes witnesses a marked transformation turning yellowish-green and sometimes even blue which are common symptoms for nail infection caused due to fungus. Furthermore, the nail becomes thicker and it becomes difficult to go for a nail cut. However, there are innumerable clinics that provide fungal nail infection treatment London. 

Basic symptoms of the disease

The nails become discoloured and thick and in some cases has a tinge of various colours. There could also be inflammation in the nail and could crumble very easily because of the soft and scaly nature. The patient may suffer from excruciating pain because of the infection in the nail and the nail bed.

Major causes of the infection

Shoes that will make your feet sweat is one of the primary causes for the nail to get afflicted with the infection. Repeated washing of the hands with water for a prolonged period makes one vulnerable to this disease. The protective skin at the base of the nail gets damaged. Bad habits like frequent nail-biting and other major diseases psoriasis and diabetes take a toll on the immune system making the person more susceptible to nail infection.

Laser treatment is effective

Laser technology can be applied to effectively cure infectious diseases. Most of the doctors recommend laser treatment as it is painless and the patients can recover in a short period. The medicines and ointments that are provided have natural ingredients which pave the way for a speedy recovery.