Nail fungus seems like the end of the world to some people. One reason for this is that a lot of people have trouble getting rid of their nail fungus. This is because nail fungus is not only stubborn, but many of the treatment options they try don’t have a very high success rate. Luckily, laser treatment for nail fungus is a very successful procedure. With that said, because there is no cure for toenail fungus, it is possible for the nail fungus to come back once it has been treated. Therefore, patients should take extra precautions once they leave the office by using nail fungus as many nail fungus post-treatment care products as they can.

Prevention of Toenail fungus

Nail lacquers serve as a barrier that will help keep nail fungus from reinfecting the toenails. Just like the application to nail polish, nail lacquers will seal the openings around the toenails, keeping the nail fungus from returning. Applying nail lacquers on a regular basis will go a long way towards helping you stay fungus-free in the future.

There are many other helpful products as well, including antifungal creams and sprays. Both of these products are designed to fight off infections such as toenail fungus. If you leave the office wearing the same socks that you walked in with, you may be reinfected already. Sprays can at least help disinfect your shoes. The more post-care products you use the better. They will help keep your nail fungus-free forever.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on 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 Long Island, NY 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, it is not painful.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.