Fungal Nail Treatment in Warrington
Real Results for Stubborn, Discoloured, or Thickened Toenails
Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) are incredibly common, but that doesn’t mean
they’re easy to get rid of. They can be persistent, frustrating, and often misunderstood. If
your nails are yellow, crumbly, thick or just not looking right, you might be dealing with
more than just a cosmetic issue.
I’m Dianne, the PottyPurplePod, a private podiatrist based in Warrington with over 30 years
of experience treating stubborn fungal nails. If you’ve been battling yours with shop-bought
pens and oils to no avail, I’m here to offer clinical support that actually targets the root of
the problem.
What Does a Fungal Nail Look Like?
Fungal nail infections can present in a variety of ways. Common signs include:
– Yellow, brown, or white discolouration
– Thickened or distorted nail shape
– Crumbly or brittle nail edges
– Separation of the nail from the nail bed
– A build-up of debris under the nail
Many people first notice it after months (or even years) of athlete’s foot that hasn’t fully
cleared.
Why Over-the-Counter Treatments Often Don’t Work
Fungus lives in the nail bed, **under** the nail plate which makes it incredibly difficult for
surface treatments to reach it.
Those popular pens and oils? They may smell nice, but they usually don’t penetrate far
enough to kill the fungus at its source. And even if you file the nail down, most of these
treatments just aren’t strong enough or consistent enough to resolve the infection.
That’s why I often see people who’ve spent years trying to fix it themselves, with no real
results.
How I Treat Fungal Nails at My Warrington Clinic
There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for fungal nails, but here’s what I can offer:
✅ Diagnosis and Testing
Using the highly accurate 5-minute fungus test, I can quickly confirm whether
dermatophyte fungus (the most common cause of fungal nails) is present in the nail. This
helps guide your treatment plan more accurately from the very first appointment.
✅ Professional Debridement
Reducing the thickness and infected material helps both topical treatments and the nail
itself respond better.
✅ Clinical-Strength Topicals & Treatment Plans
Depending on your case, I’ll recommend antifungal solutions that actually have evidence
behind them and show you how to apply them for best results.
✅ Advice on Preventing Reinfection
Including managing athlete’s foot, footwear hygiene, and regular maintenance to stop the
problem coming back.
In very resistant cases, I may refer you to your GP to explore oral antifungal medication,
but we’ll talk through the pros and cons first.
A Word About Expectations
Fungal nail treatment isn’t a quick fix. Nails grow slowly, and it can take **months** to see
real improvement. What matters most is consistency, realistic expectations, and using the
right tools.
The earlier you start, the better your chances of seeing a clear nail grow through.
Don’t Let Fungus Win
If you’re hiding your feet, fed up with flaky advice from the internet, or just tired of wasting
money on miracle oils, book in and let’s take a proper look.
No gimmicks. No fluff. Just feet that can finally start to look like feet again.