Like any other people, I have been hiding a dirty little secret with me for almost five years. Surely, I was a healthy and capable man. I had a stable job, regularly visited a fitness gym to exercise and oftentimes bond with my college friends through basketball games. But what was my dirty little secret?
The Dirty Little Secret
It was the hot and humid summer of 2015 when I decided to take a dip in a community pool near my place to cool my body down. The pool was a bit crowded in the afternoon, kids and parents took a splash in the pool. After hours of swimming, I decided it was time to go.
In the following weeks, I developed an athlete's foot just between my big and second toe, on my left foot. I applied over the counter ointment to relieve the itch and redness. After several weeks of cream treatment, the skin disease eventually disappeared.
I thought it was all okay until I noticed my big toenail thickened and has changed in colour. I got nail fungus, Since it had not bothered me at all, I ignored and refused to seek nail fungal treatment in Singapore. I hid this dirty little secret for five years.
Nail Fungus
Things began to turn nastier when my nail fungus worsened. From my big toenail, it spread to the second toenail.
My big toenail became thick and had a rough surface. It also became brittle and had a broken and powdery tip. There were cracks, and crusts on the edges and the nail itself seemed to have separated from the nail bed. It also turned yellow in colour which gave made look much more disgusting.
Of course, me, thinking it was a minor problem, tried DIY home remedies. I tried applying lotion to fix the brittleness and dryness of the nail. I also tried putting drops of apple cider vinegar to kill the bacteria that affected my nails.
In short, I tried all the remedies instead of the proper fungal nail treatment in Singapore. It took a short period until the fungus entirely invaded my second toenail.
It had worsened the situation and dragged my self-confidence to my feet. I never wore slippers and sandals within the five years of hiding. I never remove my socks whenever I enter someone's house. Never been to the pool again or removed my shoes in front of other people. It basically affected my self-esteem.
The Turning Point
It took me a while to tell a close friend about it and asked for any solutions. He just simply suggested getting the right nail fungal treatment in Singapore. He recommended a podiatrist in Singapore.
To end this embarrassing nail, I immediately went to the said podiatry centre.
The PACT Therapy
After undergoing several tests and exams in the podiatry clinic, my doctor recommended me the PACT therapy.
What is PACT Therapy? Photodynamic Anti-mycotic (fungal) therapy (PACT) is a kind of nail fungal treatment in Singapore that uses light to kill nail fungus.
Basically, the ultraviolet light produced by the PACT device eliminates and destroys the photosensitive nail fungus. Not just fungus, but it is also effective in killing bacterias, viruses and other microorganisms on your skin's surface.
The Procedure
My foot doctor applied a blue gel on the affected nails, as well as on other nails to prevent the spread before putting them under the light. Each nail took at least 10 minutes of lighting.
My treatment lasted almost a month. I had to visit my friend's recommended podiatrist in Singapore to follow-up on my nail fungal treatment. I had PACT sessions once a week until it was reduced to once a month when my nails' situation got a lot better.
The Aftercare
During the entire month of the fungal nail treatment in Singapore, my foot doctor instructed me on the proper care of my toenails to prevent the recurring and spread of the infection.
Wear Clean Socks
As much as possible, always wear clean socks. Nail fungus propagates in dark, moist and dirty areas like our socks. I bought new pairs of socks and got rid of the old ones I use to fully eliminate the nail fungus presence in my house.
I always wash them with lukewarm water and antimicrobial detergent.
Anti-Fungal Spray
When it comes to my shoes, I make sure to disinfect the insides with an anti-fungal spray to kill lost nail fungus. There are lots of anti-fungal sprays available in the market.
Avoid Damp and Murky Areas
I also avoid damp areas such as shower room in the gym or pools. These places are the major spreader of the nail fungus. If unpreventable, I always make sure that I am not barefooted. Walking without slippers or foot protection in these areas increases the chance of getting the fungus.
If you are curious about my friend's recommended podiatrist in Singapore, you can find all the experts at East Coast Podiatry. East Coast Podiatry offers the latest nail fungal treatment in Singapore - Photodynamic Anti-mycotic (fungal) therapy (PACT).
Not only can they treat nail fungus, but they are also expert in treating lower limb problems. Visit East Coast Podiatry's website today!
