Laser Nail Therapy provides fungus toenail treatment near Boston, MA. We have two offices located in Medford, MA as well as Middleton, MA.
Toenail fungus starts when fungal spores get trapped in the cracks of the nails or cuts surrounding the nails. As the infection progresses it’s common to see discoloration and thickening of the nails. Thick nails become really hard to trim. This may also cause pain when wearing shoes. Sometimes the nails may also become very brittle and may start crumbling. Patients may lose the whole nail due to the infection. In other cases, the nails start lifting and can get caught on things that may cause additional pain. It is best to treat the infection as soon as possible. The longer you wait the worse the infection will get.
Commonly fungal nail infections are due to a lack of footwear in public places. This is due to the fact that fungus thrives in warm, dark, and moist environments. The most common places to catch a fungal infection are public showers, gym locker rooms, and public swimming pools.
Additionally, people with weakened immune systems might also be more likely to contract toenail fungus. And if your feet tend to get sweaty often make sure you change your shoes often and wear socks that dry easily.
Fungus Toenail Treatment near Boston using PinPointe FootLaser
Our podiatrists are experts at treating toenail fungus with laser. This treatment is the most effective treatment and usually only requires just one treatment.
Toenail fungus infections are one of the most common foot problems. Initially, toenail fungus will start with some discoloration under the nail. After that ridges may form and the nails will become rougher. As toenail fungus progresses nails will thicken and become brittle. As fungus keeps multiplying it will separate the layers of keratin in the toenail which makes the nails look distorted.
Laser Treatment for nail fungus
Toenail fungus is close to impossible to cure with topical medication. From different home remedies to different solutions, the efficacy of these treatments is less than 5%. At Laser Nail Therapy, however, we offer the PinPointe Laser, state-of-the-art laser technology used to clear toenail fungus. This treatment delivers pulses of laser energy that target and kill fungus in the nails and the skin. PinPointe laser treatment is painless and very effective.
If you’re interested in learning more about this treatment don’t hesitate to call us! Schedule an appointment with one of our doctors near you and find the best treatment option to get rid of your toenail fungus!
