Toenail fungus laser treatment in Walnut Creek is the best treatment. There are many different treatment options for a toenail fungus infection, such as topical medication or oral medication. Some people even try out home remedies with little to no results. In our clinics, our nail doctors are specialists in toenail fungus. They will provide you with a consultation. Afterward, they will recommend the best treatment option for you.
Symptoms of Toenail Fungus
Below we list the most common symptoms of toenail fungus. If you start experiencing these symptoms, you should go see a nail doctor.
- Discoloration
- This includes the yellowing of toenails. But not limited to just yellowing discolorations
- The thickness of the toenail
- This makes the nail too thick to cut and maintain
- Brittleness of the toenail
- This makes the nail brittle and breaks off easily
- Odor
- In some cases, the toenail fungus can cause a smelly odor
Remember, you don’t have to experience all of these symptoms to have a toenail fungus experience.
Avoiding Toenail Fungus
Here are some tips on how to avoid getting toenail fungus.
- Wear shoes in shared, public spaces
- This includes public swimming pools, hot tubs, hot springs, gyms, public showers, and locker rooms
- As a result, people can easily get infected by someone walking barefoot in these areas
- Do not share nail clippers
- People can easily pass on a toenail fungus infection by using the same clippers
- Always clean and disinfect your nail clipper and other tools used to maintain your nails
- Wearing closed-toed shoes
- This creates the perfect warm and moist environment for a toenail fungus to develop
- Try avoiding using the same shoe every day
- Also, always change socks when putting on a new pair of shoes
These tips seem like common knowledge, but you would be surprised how many people get infected like this.
Treatment Options for Fungus
One of the most common treatment options is topical solutions. They are sold over the counter. Most of these topical solutions have a cure rate of less than five to ten percent. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. All the fungus must die to be cured.
Another common treatment option is an oral medication. This has a cure rate of about sixty percent. Although it is much higher, it can lead to liver toxicity. Our nail doctors do not recommend this treatment option. Also, you would need to have constant blood tests to ensure your liver isn’t being damaged.
Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in Walnut Creek
Toenail fungus treatments in Walnut Creek can vary. If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes one treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication, are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication.
Our nail doctor in Walnut Creek, CA, recommends this treatment for toenail fungus. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at 800-672-0625 at our Walnut Creek, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
