Toenail fungus and injuries can go hand in hand. There are lots of different ways to become infected with nail fungus. Despite what some people think, anyone can become infected, no matter how old you are. With that said, health does factor into whether you might become infected with nail fungus. The healthier you are, the less likely you are to become infected with toenail fungus.
Injuries leading to Toenail Fungus
If your finger or toe gets injured your nail will no longer be as healthy as it should be. It does not matter if the injury is major or minor. If you get your foot run over by a car you are obviously going to have a much greater chance of becoming infected than someone who just cuts one of their toes, but in both cases you have increased the chances of becoming infected with nail fungus.
Injuries to the foot or hand without nail fungus infections are bad enough. But they will usually heal on their own. Nail fungal infections will not- they will always require treatment. As a result, it is very important for you to be cautious and avoid injuries. If you enjoy playing sports such as soccer, try to think about your own safety before scoring that final goal. You might have a great feeling winning the game, but your happiness will turn into frustration if you end up with toenail fungus.
Laser Treatment for Nail 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 San Jose, 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, 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.
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Dr Andrew Harrison, DPM
