Toenail Fungus Treatment
Toenail Fungus Treatment
Laser Toenail Fungus Treatments
Laser treatments for toenail fungus removal can typically completed within 15 minutes. There is no drugs or anesthesia required for this treatment. Laser treatment is also painless. Additionally, laser treatment is very safe.
Even though laser treatment is effective for killing fungus, a new fungal infection may still develop. People who are genetically predisposed to this disease are very likely to develop a new fungal infection. Patients with aggressive toenail fungus are often required to get periodic treatments. Follow -up with topical antifungals is recommended.
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- The best treatments are usually prescription antifungal pills taken by mouth.
- In severe cases, the whole nail may need to be removed.
Oral Antifungal Medications vs Antifungal Creams
Oral medications are a proven treatment, and have a reasonably high rate of success (about 70%). This class of medication is known for its side effects, however, which include nausea, diarrhea, and skin rashes. Worse yet, these antifungals are very tough on the liver, and in some cases can cause severe damage. This type of treatment isn’t for those with pre-existing liver issues, and will require routine lab work to look at liver function throughout treatment for everyone else. In terms of price, they’re much cheaper than other options, and are usually covered by insurance. Antifungal Creams don’t have those complications.
Nail fungus Definition
Fungal nail infections can cause nails to become discolored, thick, and prone to cracking and breaking. They are more common in the toenails than fingernails. A fungal nail infection is known as an onychomycosis.
Fungus Nail Symptoms:
Symptoms of toenail fungus depends on the type of toenail fungus you have developed, some types share the same symptoms that will help you recognize the problem easily.
Here are some if the main symptoms of toenail fungus:
- You experience bad or foul odour from your toenail
- Toenail is cracked or crumbled
- Your nail is getting thick day by day
- The nail has became misshapen
- Your nail is loose, it may detach from the nail ned
- You are noticing white spots on your nail
If you notice any of these treatments then go to your doctor right away, because ignoring the toenail fungus can lead to infection!
What Are Risk Factors Of Toenail Fungus?
Some rusk factors can make you more likely to develop toenail fungus and here are some of them:
- Living with someone who is suffering from toenail fungus
- If you are already suffering from athlete’s foot
- Unfortunately, if you are a man you are more likely to develop toenail fungus
- People over 40 are more likely to develop this problem
- Injuries on your toenail
- Walking barefoot in areas where bacteria grow, these places can include swimming pool or gyms
- You have a weak immune system or a weak blood circulation
- Wearing old shoes that don’t feet you well.
How To Prevent Toenail Fungus?
- Wash your hands and feet daily with soap and water, after coming back from the work and before eating.
- Always trim your toenail straight across
- Change your shoes and buy the ones that provide a lot of place, also choose moisture wicking shocks, they will absorb away sweat and prevent formation if bacteria
- Don’t share nail clippers, towels or anything with a person with toenail fungus
- Choose your nail salons properly, make sure they clean their equipment’s after every use
- If you develop toenail fungus then seek medical treatment right away.
Diagnosis of Toenail Fungus by a Podiatrist
Your provider may diagnose a fungal nail infection by looking at the nail and asking questions. They may also take a clipping of the nail for further examination under a microscope. We have a Podiatrist on staff, for appts call 878-313-3338