Fungal Nail Management

Fungal nail infections are common—and they can be stubborn. Nails may become thickened, brittle, yellow/brown, crumbly, ridged, or lift away from the nail bed. Our Fungal Nail Management service is designed to improve comfort and appearance, support healthier nail growth, and reduce the risk of the infection spreading to other nails or skin.

This service focuses on safe, ongoing management and practical advice. Where appropriate, we’ll also explain the best next steps if you may benefit from pharmacy or GP treatment.

Close-up of a human hand with dry, peeling skin and a damaged toenail on the big toe.

Who this service is for

Fungal nail management is ideal if you:

Suspect you have a fungal nail infection (or have been told you do)
Have thick, difficult-to-cut nails that catch on socks or feel uncomfortable in footwear
Have nails that are discoloured, brittle, or lifting
Keep getting athlete’s foot or recurring nail issues
Want a professional plan to manage it safely—especially if you have diabetes, poor circulation, reduced sensation, or other medical conditions

What to expect at your appointment

Assessment & nail check

We’ll look at your nails and surrounding skin, talk through your history, and check for signs that suggest fungal involvement (and any other nail conditions that can look similar).
Safe reduction and tidying

If nails are thickened or crumbly, we can:
Reduce thickness safely (where appropriate)
Trim and reshape nails to make them more comfortable
Smooth rough edges to prevent catching and splitting
Skin care and infection control advice

Because fungus often affects the skin as well as the nail, we’ll discuss:
Managing any dry, cracked skin or athlete’s foot
How to reduce the chance of reinfection
Hygiene steps for socks, shoes, and nail tools
A realistic plan for progress

Fungal nails typically improve slowly because nails grow slowly. We’ll set expectations and recommend a review schedule based on your nails and your goals.

Fungal nails can be difficult to fully clear without targeted treatment. Management appointments can make nails more comfortable, thinner, and easier to maintain, and can support improvement alongside topical or oral treatments where suitable.

If we think you may benefit from:

Topical antifungal treatments (often long-term use), or
Oral antifungal medication (via GP, not suitable for everyone)
we’ll explain what that involves and what to ask a pharmacist or GP.