Fungal Nail Treatment in Glasgow

Fungal nails can be stubborn and are often confused with nail trauma or thickened nails from pressure. A podiatry assessment helps clarify what is likely and what treatment route makes sense.

What it can feel like

Fungal nails may look yellow, white, crumbly, thickened, flaky or lifted from the nail bed. They are not always painful, but can become uncomfortable in shoes.

Common causes

• Fungal infection of the nail
• Repeated nail trauma
• Moist footwear environments
• Skin fungal infection spreading to nails
• Pressure on the nail plate

How we assess it

Assessment checks the nail appearance, skin condition, footwear pressure and whether the nail change is more likely fungal, traumatic or mixed.

Treatment options

• Nail reduction where appropriate
• Topical treatment advice
• Foot hygiene and footwear guidance
• Monitoring nail growth
• Referral/testing advice where needed

Questions people often ask