Fungal nail infections don’t just affect how your nails look — they can also weigh heavily on how you feel about your feet. Many people feel too self-conscious to wear sandals or go barefoot, even at home or on holiday, because of nail discolouration or thickening. This embarrassment or insecurity can dent confidence and make everyday activities (like swimming, holidays or wearing open-toe shoes) feel awkward. Treating fungal nails isn’t just about restoring healthy nails — it’s about helping you feel good and confident in your own feet again.
At Longwood Foot Clinic we offer on-the-spot 5-minute fungal-nail tests that confirm whether a fungal infection is present — and help identify whether the issue is fungal or a different nail condition. This means there’s no need to send nail samples off to a lab and wait weeks for a result.
With results in hand within minutes during your appointment, we can immediately decide on the most appropriate treatment plan for your individual case — whether that’s topical therapy, oral medication, nail-care maintenance, or other interventions. This approach ensures you start the right treatment without delay, getting you on the path to clearer, healthier nails as soon as possible.
We offer professional nail care, trimming, and maintenance helping keep your nails manageable and reducing the visible effects of fungal or damaged nails.
Depending on the severity of the fungal nail infection, we may recommend topical antifungal treatments or oral antifungal medications to eliminate the fungus whichever is most appropriate for your situation. Our podiatrist will assess how deeply the nail is affected, whether the infection is mild or advanced, and consider any health factors (e.g. circulation, immune status, other medications) before deciding the best approach.
We guide you through the proper use of whichever treatment is chosen ensuring correct application, dosage, and follow-up to maximise effectiveness and give your nails the best chance of full recovery.
The Clearanail device uses accurate digital technology to painlessly make very small holes through your nail without touching or damaging your nail bed beneath. Clearanail is highly effective as it allows the topical fungal medication to penetrate your nail and work from within, unlike other antifungal treatments.
