Laser toenail fungus treatment in San Francisco. There are many treatment options for toenail fungus. It is important to see a nail doctor, a specialist in toenail fungus. Our nail doctors will first give you a consultation. They will determine if you have nail fungus. Afterward, they will explain treatment options.

We aim to provide safe and effective treatment for toenail fungus infections at Laser Nail Therapy. Specialized in Fungal Nail Laser Treatment in San Francisco. We use state-of-the-art equipment for the best results.

Understanding toenail fungus is essential to finding a successful treatment. Call us today to get more information about the treatment and schedule a free consultation with one of our nail doctors near you.

At Laser Nail Therapy, we will help you find the best treatment plan for you. We accept all major credit and debit cards as well as FSA and HSA cards. Additionally, we also offer payment plans at no interest to help patients pay for the treatment.

Symptoms of Nail Fungus

Nails are made up of multiple layers of a protein called keratin. The fungus that infects the nail can be tough to get rid of because it can get in between those layers. And because your nails become brittle due to the fungus infection, your nails could crack, making more space for the fungus to live in.

Why is Toenail Fungus hard to treat?

Besides the structure of the nail, the fungus can be very resilient. They thrive in dark, damp environments like inside your shoes. It can live without sunlight and rarely goes away on its own. They spread easily and feed on keratin(which is what nails are made of).

Nail fungus infects the nail and spreads fast. Treatment is doable. Although you must make sure that you take all the necessary precautions so that you won’t get reinfected. Treatments for toenail fungus, such as oral medication and topical creams, although very common, have dangerous side effects. Other options that are readily available are topical treatments such as antifungal creams or solutions.

Treatment Options

A common treatment option is topical solutions. They have a cure of about five to ten percent. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through to the nail bed. All the fungus must die in order to be cured.

Another treatment option is oral medication. This has a cure rate of about sixty percent. Although it is higher, it can lead to liver toxicity. This is why our nail doctors do not recommend this treatment option.

Tired of your toenail fungus?

Do you feel that you’ve already tried every kind of treatment available to get rid of toenail fungus? Or experienced recurrence of the infection? Most people get discouraged once they feel they have tried different kinds of treatments and nothing works, or the infection just comes back.

Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in San Francisco

Toenail fungus treatments in San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.

Avoiding a Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus can be avoided. As a result, here are a few tips on how to take care of your nails.

  • First, never share any nail clippers or other nail tools with anyone.
    • The fungus can stay on the nail clippers. Furthermore, it can infect others.
  • Second, always wear slippers or shoes in public places.
    • This includes pools, hot tubs, hot springs, saunas, gyms, and locker rooms.
  • Next, always wear a new pair of socks when putting on new shoes.
    • The fungus can live in shoes where your feet sweat.
  • Lastly, try not to wear the same shoes every day.
    • This is because the moisture in our feet is perfect for a fungus to form.

Another important tip for avoiding toenail fungus is to make sure nail salons are clean. When removing acrylic nails, do not pull them off. This leads to a traumatic injury. As a result, it makes it vulnerable to getting infected.