Ask a Healthcare professional
Finding, diagnosing and treating toenail fungus early can help it clear up faster and prevent it from causing permanent damage to your nail. Visit a healthcare professional to get your nails properly diagnosed, so you can start the right treatment for you as soon as possible.
In some places, healthcare professionals other than doctors can prescribe treatment for toenail fungus. Choose your province or territory to see who can help.
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- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
GET READY FOR YOUR VISIT
Whether you already have a doctor, just booked a virtual doctor’s appointment, or are seeing another healthcare professional—like a chiropodist, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, or podiatrist—make sure you get ready for your visit with this questionnaire. You can also take clear photos of your toenails to help your healthcare professional check your condition.
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What to expect during your visit
- The healthcare professional will examine your toenail(s) for signs of toenail fungus infection like discolouration of the nail, brittleness, crumbling of the nail, debris under the nail and thickening of the nail.
- They will also check how severe your infection is by looking at how many toenails are affected, how much of each nail is affected and the parts of the nail affected.
- The healthcare professional may take a sample from under the nail, or a nail clipping, to be sent to a lab for testing. The lab tests will confirm if the infection is caused by a fungus and can find out which type of fungus it is. This will allow your healthcare professional to prescribe the right medicine for you.
- If you are seeing a doctor, they might suggest that you visit a foot care specialist—like a podiatrist, chiropodist or foot care nurse—for nail care.
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