Best fungal nail treatment
UK Top 10 (2021)

Best fungal nail treatment | UK Top 10 (2021)

"What is the best fungal nail treatment?" - you might ask yourself. There is no simple answer to this question. In this article, we will explore various options to get rid of that nasty fungal infection.

To determine what the best treatment for your fungal infection is. We have compiled this complete overview.

Before reading, we always advise to visit your GP for a correct diagnose. Alternatively you can ask for advice at your local pharmacy or drugstore.

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What is fungal nail?

Fungal nail, nail fungus, onychomycosis?

Fungal nail, also called Onychomycosis or tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that infects the nail plate. The most common form is toenail fungus. The fungal nail infection develops slowly on the affected nail and is difficult to notice in the early stages.

Once infected, it is very difficult to treat because the infection is often difficult to reach.

Risk factors include age, swimming, athlete's foot, diabetes, or family members with a fungal infection.

The infected nail is often yellow, green or brown in color and can be a bit brittle, making the nail appear damaged. You can have a fungal nail on your fingers, but it is more common with toenails.

Checklist to assess what could be the best treatment process for you:

  1. Get the correct diagnose: prevent disappointments and get the correct diagnose before starting a fungal nail treatment. It is possible you have a different type of nail infection (yeast, bacteria).
  2. Do your own research: the internet is full of information and advice on how to treat nail fungus. Read up from trusted sources before starting your treatment.
  3. Treat consistently: regardless of the treatment of choice. Follow the treatment instructions consistently. Reinfection means you have to start all over.
  4. Realise it takes a lot of time: a fungal nail does not 'heal'! Your nail bed is made of dead keratine material. Treating fungal nail means suppporting the nail to grow out healthy and beautiful. This could take up to 6-12 months!
  5. Prevent reinfection: we cannot stress this enough. If you reinfect yourself during treatment, you will never get rid of the infection!

What is the best fungal nail treatment?

How to choose the best treatment for your needs

The best treatment is the treatment that works for your nail infection. It is difficult to determine in advance what works best.

Some factors that can influence treatment choice:

  • The type of infection (which bacteria / fungus)
  • The severity of the infection
  • The desired treatment method

First of all, it is important to determine the type of nail infection. After a doctor has made the correct diagnose, a fungal nail treatment can be chosen.

Overview of treatment methods

Treatment method
Treatment by your GP (medicine)EffectiveSide-effects (i.e kidney or liver damage, dcan't be used if you have liver disease)
Treatment by a specialist (podiatrist)EffectiveExpensive
Treatment with laserNo medical proof it really worksExpensive
Home treatmentEffective, if applied correctly and consistentlyAffordable
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Antifungal treatment by your GP

Diagnose & treatment with antifungal tablets

Gettin a diagnose by your GP (onychomycosis) is the only way you can be 100% sure you have a fungal nail infection. After your GP has made a diagnose (blood test + sample analysed by a laboratory), he or she can prescribe oral antifungal medication, like Terbinafine, for your nails. This usually concerns pharmaceutical antifungal tablets, which can have bad side effects.

Antifungal agents in oral antifungal support the immune system and inhibit the growth of the fungus, causing the fungus to die and the infection to be treated. Long-term use (minimum several months) of antifungal agents is needed to cure fungal nails.

Alternatively, your GP can prescribe a cream or ointment with an antifungal effect. An example of this is micozanol.Nail softeners can also be prescribed as urea salt or salicylic acid ointment, which make the affected nail thinner, so that an anti-fungal agent can penetrate the nail better.

Pros
  • Always a correct diagnose
  • Medical support during treatment
Cons
  • Medicine are not suitable for everyone
  • Side effects
  • No preventive measures against reinfection

Warning!
Antifungal medicine are not suitable for anyone since they can have bad side-effects. Medicine should always be used as a last resort if all other fungal nail treatments have failed!

Fungal nail treatment at the podiatrist

Fungal nail treatment by a specialist

Podiatrist care for infected nails

The specialist - podiatrist - will try to clean the infected nail as much as possible by grinding off the excess, painful and thickened nail. The nail and toe will then be cleaned to kill as many fungi as possible and to give the nail the chance to grow healthy again. The specialist will also recommend replacing or treating old shoes.

Pros
  • Professional guidance during treatment
  • Solid advice from an expert
  • Succesful treatment if done correctly
  • Expensive
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Time consuming
  • Treatment with 4-6 week intervals, reinfection could occur in between treatments.
  • Without preventive measures in between treatments and additional home treatment, this method is not very effective.

Tip!
Combine fungal nail treatment at your podiatrist with ProtectAir fungal nail treatment to protect the nails and quickly get your healthy nails back.

Laser treatment to treat fungal nail

Kills fungi by heating the nails

Certain pedicures or specialized clinics, laser treatments are offered that claim to treat and heal nails quickly and effectively. The treatments are usually very expensive and there is no medical proof that the treatments also work.

Pros

  • Short treatment time
  • Professional treatment

Cons

  • Not scientifically proven to be effective
  • Very expensive
  • Treatment in intervals, creating the risk of reinfection in between treatments.
  • No preventive measures to prevent reinfection in-between treatments are part of this type of treatment.

Tip!
Laser treatments should always be combined with a fungal nail treatment at home for optimal effectiveness!

Home treatment against fungal nail

Simple topical nail treatment at home

Most people choose to do a topical treatment at home. A condition for effective treatment is that the topical medication is applied consistently, directly to the nail surface and reinfection is prevented.

Most home treatments have no effect whatsoever to beat nail fungus. Trying unproven treatment methods and messing around with nail infections might even have a negative effect. You increase the risk of getting your healthy nails infected if you touch your infected toenails by rubbing Vicks Vaporub on them for instance.

Don't be pennywise, pound foolish. The moment you discover a fungal nail infection, you should immediately take action and get treated. If the infection spreads to other nails or even family members... you might be off much worse than you initially thought!

If you are still looking for more information on fungal nail infection or fungal nail treatment, you can read other in-depth articles on the subject in our blog.

All home remedies against nail fungus


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Vinegar
Home treatment: Tea tree oil
Tea Tree Oil
Home treatment: Baking Soda
Baking Soda
Home treatment: Urine
Urine
Home treatment: Toothpaste
Toothpaste
Home treatment: Vicks Vapobrub
Vicks Vaporub


Pros
  • Cheap
  • Products already present in most homes
Cons
  • Not proven to be effective
  • Waste of ttime
  • Risk on spreading the infection

Warning!
There is no scientific proof that any of these home remedies work against fungal nail infection!

Top 10 fungal nail treatments in the UK

Based on 8.500+ UK consumer reviews

According to the website fungalnailtreatments.co.uk these are the top 10 fungal nail treatments in the UK, according to their RealReview™ score.

RealReview goes beyond the product star-rating. They analyse, filter & rate online consumer reviews from big platforms like Amazon to ensure honest & reliable product information. This means fake reviews are filtered out and only real & reliable information remains

Fungal Nail Treatment Starter Kit 4ml + Nail Files + Medical Shoe Spray
1. ProtectAir

87.62%
Fungal Nail Treatment 4ml + Nail Files
2. ProtectAir

80.97%
Scholl Fungal Nail Treatment, 3.8ml
3. Scholl

79.52%
5% Medicated Nail Lacquer 3ml
4. Curanail

78.46%
Nailtroe Fungal Nail Treatment
5. Nailtroe

77.27%
Mycosan Fungal Nail
6. Profoot Mycosan

76.39%
Boots Advanced Footcare Fungal Nail Treatment Solution 4ml
7. Boots

75.26%
Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment for toe nails
8. Canespro

75.09%
Excilor Solution for Fungal Nail Infection
9. Excilor

74.38%
Imperial Feet Solution for nail mycosis
10. Imperial Feet

73.33%

Try ProtectAir!

The best fungal nail treatment

ProtectAir is a new treatment that treats both the symptom and the cause. The ProtectAir fungal nail starterkit contains everything you need to effectively treat a fungal nail infection.

The nail files and nail polish treat the nail and improve its appearance, while the medical shoe spray prevents fungi in your own shoes from causing re-infection.

The only way to properly treat nail fungus (especially toenail fungus) is by consistently treating infected nails, shoes and contact surfaces in order prevent reinfection and ensure effective treatment. This makes ProtectAir the top treatment against nail fungus in Europe.

What makes ProtectAir populair among UK consumers?
  1. ProtectAir is a known and trusted brand
  2. ProtectAir fungal nail starterkit is the only complete treatment including medical shoes spray
  3. Affordable
  4. Highest customer rating in the UK
  5. Shoe spray stops the spread of fungi into shoes and prevents reinfection
  6. Easy to buy online on Amazon.co.uk or on the ProtectAir website
  7. Free expedited shipping throughout the UK

According to hundreds of UK consumers ProtectAir is the best fungal nail treatment, because the starterkit includes a medical shoespray that protects against reinfection in shoes.


Don't wait any longer, buy the ProtectAir Fungal Nail Starterkit here and start your treatment today!

Frequently asked question (FAQ)

  • What is the best fungal nail treatment?

    ProtectAir fungal nail starterkit contains everything you need to effectively treat fungal nail infection. The nail files and nail solution treat the nail and improve its appearance. During treatment, the medical shoe spray protects against fungi in shoes and prevents reinfection during treatment.

  • How should I treat my fungal nail infection?

    One of the most important tips to succesfully treat your fungal nail infection (Onychomycosis) it is important to prevent reinfection at all cost! ProtectAir fungal nail treatment treats nail fungus and protects against fungi in shoes that cause reinfection.

  • Which fungal nail treatment should I buy?

    Almost all over-the-counter fungal nail treamtents that are available at the drugstore or pharmacy treat fungal infections in the same manner. All solutions create and environment in which the fungi cannot survive. Active ingredients differ per product. Please check if any clinical studies support the claims these products make.
    ProtectAir is the only treatment on the market with medical shoe spray that treats fungal nail infections and protects against reinfection.

  • What should I do when my treatment does not work?

    If you notice no difference during your fungal nail treatment, it is important to consult your GP immediately. It is vital to get a correct diagnose. If you are part of a high risk group, like people suffering from diabetes, another foot problem or health issue, always consult your treatment before starting your treatment.

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Complete Fungal Nail Starter Kit + Medical Shoe Spray
4,5 / 5
€ 25,90
€ 24,95
Fungal nail treatment (5ml)
4,6 / 5
€ 16,95
€ 16,95
Fungal Nail Promo Kit (2x Solution) + Medical Shoe Spray
4,4 / 5
€ 39,85
€ 34,95
2x Fungal nail treatment (5ml)
4,7 / 5
€ 33,90
€ 24,95
Fungal nail starter kit + medical shoe spray + breathable nail polish
5 / 5
€ 31,90
€ 29,95
Fungal nail treatment + breathable nail polish
4,9 / 5
€ 23,90
€ 21,95