{"id":543,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=543"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T10:26:29","slug":"fungal-nails","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/nail-issues\/fungal-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Fungal Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Fungal Nails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Fungal nail infections are very common. The nail may turn yellow, white or brown, become thicker, or crumble at the edges.<br><br>In most cases they do not cause pain and do not need treatment.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image543_0dfc0a-94:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image543_0dfc0a-94:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image543_0dfc0a-94.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image543_0dfc0a-94 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image543_0dfc0a-94 img.kb-img, .kb-image543_0dfc0a-94 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image543_0dfc0a-94 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/fungal-nail-Square.jpg\" alt=\"fungal nail Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/fungal-nail-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/fungal-nail-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/fungal-nail-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/fungal-nail-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are fungal nails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Fungal nail infections are very common. The nail may turn yellow, white or brown, become thicker, or crumble at the edges.<br>In most cases they do not cause pain and do not need treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">If your nail is not bothering you, it is fine to leave it alone. If you want to treat it, your pharmacy is the best place to start \u2014 no appointment needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not treat fungal nail infections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_e06aa2-c2 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_e06aa2-c2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_e06aa2-c2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f17617c9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c07b5b6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you at higher risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, follow the same advice below. If your nail is causing any skin damage or you are unsure, see <a href=\"#when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\">when to contact your podiatry department<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_e4179f-30 .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_e4179f-30 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_e4179f-30\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Treatment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Visit your pharmacist and ask for an antifungal nail lacquer. This is painted directly onto the nail and is the most effective over-the-counter option. Creams work better on the surrounding skin than on the nail itself.<br><br>Nails grow slowly, so you may need to use the lacquer for several months before you see a clear improvement. Follow the instructions on the packaging and stick with it.<br><br>Gently file the surface of the nail before each application \u2014 this helps the lacquer soak in. Use a disposable file, or clean your file after each use to avoid spreading the infection.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Footwear and Hygiene:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7\">\n<li>Keep your feet clean and dry, especially between the toes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your socks daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear breathable footwear where possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check there is a full thumb&#8217;s width between your longest toe and the end of the shoe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_0e8b99-ce .kt-block-spacer{height:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_0e8b99-ce .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_0e8b99-ce\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9db6b0f0\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop it spreading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8\">\n<li>Do not share nail clippers, files, scissors or towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear flip-flops in communal showers, changing rooms and pool areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wearing other people&#8217;s shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_b53c41-37 .kt-block-spacer{height:25px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_b53c41-37 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_b53c41-37\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fungal nails that are not causing pain or skin breakdown do not need medical attention. Contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the skin around the nail becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the nail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the nail is pressing into or breaking the surrounding skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_1f4c6a-b2 .kt-block-spacer{height:40px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_1f4c6a-b2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_1f4c6a-b2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 id=\"need-more-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">If you cannot manage treatment yourself and have no one to help, a private podiatrist can provide nail care. Always check they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hcpc-uk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">www.hcpc-uk.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0px\">Affordable local nail care services may also be available \u2014 your GP surgery or local council can advise.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_ca7c7f-f1 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-543_ca7c7f-f1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-543_ca7c7f-f1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container 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