Fungal Toenail Photography

Fungal Toenail(s)

Fungal Toenail Treatment Sydney | Effective Podiatry Solutions for Onychomycosis

Say Goodbye to Discoloured, Thickened Nails

Fungal toenails (medically known as onychomycosis) are a very common podiatric condition that often starts as a white or yellow spot on the nail plate. If left untreated, the fungal infection can spread deeper into the nail and surrounding tissue, causing the toenail to become:

  • Discoloured (yellow, brown or white)

  • Thickened and brittle

  • Crumbly at the edges

  • Lifted from the nail bed

  • In some cases, painful or malodorous

At Haberfield Foot Clinic, we offer accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans to help restore healthy nails and prevent recurrence.

What Causes Fungal Toenails?

Fungal toenail infections are caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or moulds that thrive in warm, moist environments—like the inside of shoes or public showers. Risk factors include:

  • Wearing occlusive footwear

  • Sweaty feet or poor foot hygiene

  • Walking barefoot in communal areas (e.g., gyms, pools)

  • Toenail trauma or cracks in the nail

  • Weakened immune system or underlying conditions such as diabetes

Signs You May Have a Fungal Toenail Infection

  • White or yellow spot on one or more toenails

  • Nail thickening, brittleness, or distortion

  • Nail separation from the nail bed (onycholysis)

  • Foul odour or discomfort when wearing shoes

  • Multiple toenails may be affected simultaneously

Diagnosis and Testing

Proper diagnosis is key to successful treatment. Your podiatrist may:

  • Conduct a visual and clinical assessment of the affected nails

  • Recommend pathology testing by taking nail clippings to be sent to a lab for microscopy and fungal culture (especially if oral antifungal therapy is being considered)

Treatment Options for Fungal Toenails

At Haberfield Foot Clinic, we provide a full range of treatment options tailored to the severity and extent of infection:

Topical Antifungal Treatments

  • Suitable for mild to moderate infections

  • Requires daily application over several months

Oral Antifungal Medication

  • Prescribed in collaboration with your GP

  • Effective for extensive or stubborn infections

  • May require blood testing to monitor liver function

Chemical or Laser Therapy

  • Targets the fungal infection using advanced methods

  • May be recommended when other treatments have failed

Partial Nail Removal

  • Surgical option for severe or recurrent infections

  • Involves removing the affected portion of the nail under local anaesthetic

Why Choose Haberfield Foot Clinic for Fungal Toenails?

  • Expert podiatric diagnosis and treatment

  • Access to conservative and advanced therapeutic options

  • Infection control and preventative education

  • Integrated care with local GPs and pathology labs

Book Your Fungal Toenail Assessment Today

If you’re noticing discolouration, thickening, or changes to your toenails, early intervention can help you avoid further damage and restore nail health.

People also ask;

  • Fungal toenails are discoloured and disfigured in appearance either showing with white on top of the nail or more commonly a deep yellow to dark brown colour under the nail. Often times, the presence of fungus can present with an odour or can also cause the nails to thicken.

  • Long-standing fungus of the toenails if left untreated can find it’s way to other areas of the feet or body as whole. Most common consequence of long-standing and untreated fungus of the nail is Tinea pedis. Tinea pedis also known as Athlete’s Foot is a fungal infection of the skin, causing redness, itching and flaking of the skin.

  • There a many reasons and factors someone can get toenail fungus. Moist and dark areas such as the inside of well-worn shoes that haven’t been aired out, nail salons where instruments haven’t been properly sterilised, sporting event’s where trauma to the nail creates an opening under the nail for fungal spores to get in, public swimming pools and rest rooms, poor hygienic private toilets and bathrooms, wet socks etc.

  • One of the hardest and common nail conditions to treat is toenail fungus. There are a range of topical medicinal The reason being is because most Over-The-Counter medications don’t penetrate well enough through the hard shell of the toenail.

    A proven and effective way to get rid of fungal nails is a combined approach which includes;

    1. Podiatry nail debridement

    2. Application of topical anti-fungal medication

    3. Erchonia Lunula Laser therapy.

Check Availabilities Online