Keeping toenail fungus away in Beverly Hills, CA can seem difficult at times. Toenail fungus may not pose an immediate threat to health, but it can cause pain and discomfort. In addition to this, the most common side effect of the fungal infection is the yellowing and lifting of the nail from the nail bed. Fungal spores are airborne-, and love dark, damp, warm environments.
Symptoms to look out for on your toenails
The nail bed is their ideal home, and they will feed on the tissues underneath the solid nail. As the fungus spreads, debris collects under the nails causing the nail to lift and potentially fall off. Often toenail fungus can be misdiagnosed as another condition or it can hide other conditions.
As bodies age, the nails will naturally thicken and yellow, in addition to this repeatedly applying nail polish can also yellow the nail. Psoriasis is also commonly mistaken for toenail fungus, but often they can exist together. The only way to know if there is fungus present is to have a sample of scraping from the toenail. In order to best protect yourself follow these quick and easy tips.
Tips to Avoid Nail Fungus
- Try Acrylic socks over cotton for ridding the feet of moisture
- Avoid tight closed-toed shoes
- ALWAYS wear sandals in public showers/ pools/ gyms
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. Furthermore, if you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser. It 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 Beverly Hills, CA near Los Angeles 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 Beverly Hills, CA location. Visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
