Fungal Nail Treatment in Waterford & New Ross
Thick, yellow or crumbly toenails? Our Foot Health Professionals assess the nail, reduce and file it, apply our renowned fungal nail treatment and send you home with a clear plan.
- Clinics in Waterford & New Ross
- Foot Health Professionals
- Nail and skin treated together
What happens at your appointment
- 1Assessment: is it really fungal?
- 2Nail reduction and filing
- 3Our fungal nail treatment, applied in clinic
- 4A home-care plan to keep it working
Just book a routine appointment. If it's fungal, we'll treat it there and then.
Could it be a fungal nail infection?
Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) is very common. It's often picked up in communal showers, work boots, sports or from sweaty feet. Look out for:
- Yellow, brown or white discolouration
- Thickened or raised nails
- Brittle, crumbly edges
- Nails lifting from the nail bed
- A rough or uneven surface
- Nails that are difficult to cut
- A mild odour in some cases
Damage from footwear or an old injury can look very similar. That's why we always start with an assessment, so you get the right treatment rather than guessing.
What causes it?
Fungus usually gets in through small cracks in the nail or the skin around it.
- Athlete's foot spreading into the nail
- Sweaty feet trapped in socks or boots
- Wearing the same footwear daily
- Communal showers and changing rooms
- Nail trauma from tight shoes or running
- Reduced circulation as we age
Is it contagious?
Yes. Fungal infections thrive in warm, damp places and can spread:
- From one nail to another
- To the skin, as athlete's foot
- To others via floors, towels, socks or shoes
- Early treatment stops the spread and gets better results
How we treat fungal nails in clinic
Fungal nails rarely clear up on their own. We treat the nail and the surrounding skin together, then give you a plan to finish the job at home.
- 01
Assessment
We check whether it's really fungal, how many nails are affected and whether the skin is involved too.
- 02
Reduction & filing
We safely reduce thickened nails so they're comfortable again and treatment can reach the infection.
- 03
Clinic treatment
We apply our renowned fungal nail treatment to the nail and the surrounding skin.
- 04
Your home plan
You leave with a clear daily routine for the nail, the skin and your footwear, so the infection doesn't come back.
Sometimes a nail that looks fungal isn't. Book a routine appointment and if we find a fungal infection, we'll treat it during your visit. If it's something else, we'll point you in the right direction.
What to expect
Nails grow slowly, so treatment takes time. Sticking to your routine is the biggest factor in your results.
In clinic
Assessment, reduction and your first treatment, plus your home plan.
The following weeks
Daily home routine for the nail, skin and footwear. This is where results are won.
Over the months
Healthy new nail grows out from the base and gradually replaces the affected nail.
New, healthy nail grows from the base, so that's where you'll usually notice progress first.
Stop it coming back
- Change socks daily, more often if your feet sweat
- Dry feet well, especially between the toes
- Rotate footwear and let shoes dry fully
- Wear flip-flops in communal showers and pools
- Treat athlete's foot early
- Keep nails trimmed and manageable
When to get your nails checked
The sooner you start, the better the outcome tends to be. Book in if any of these apply to you.
- Nails are thick, painful or hard to cut
- The nail is lifting or breaking
- More than one nail is affected
- You've tried treatments with no progress
- You're unsure if it's fungal or injury
- You have diabetes or circulation concerns
Can't make it to the clinic? Follow The Nail Cure home plan
Our step-by-step guide to treating fungal nails at home, built on the same approach we use in clinic.
Two clinics, one expert team
Fungal toenails: your questions
Can fungal nails go away on their own?
It's unlikely. Most fungal nail infections need consistent treatment to improve.
How do I know if my nail is fungal or damaged?
Fungal nails often become discoloured and crumbly, but injury can also thicken a nail. A quick check in clinic will confirm which it is.
Do I need to book a special fungal nail appointment?
No. Book a routine appointment. If we find a fungal infection, we'll treat it during your visit, so you never pay for a treatment you don't need.
Should I cut the nail down?
Keeping nails trimmed helps treatment work better, but avoid aggressive cutting or digging into the corners. We'll reduce thick nails safely in clinic.
Can I still wear nail polish?
It's best to avoid nail polish during treatment, as it can block the treatment from being absorbed.
Do I need to treat my shoes too?
Yes. Footwear can hold fungal spores, so your home plan includes a footwear hygiene spray to help prevent reinfection.
Ready to get your nails back on track?
Book a routine appointment in Waterford or New Ross and our Foot Health Professionals will guide you from there.