Laser toenail fungus treatment in San Francisco can vary. People easily get infected. As a result, people take a few extra precautions. People like to try out home remedies to get rid of the infection. Nail doctors do not recommend any of these remedies. When infected with a toenail fungus, it’s important to speak with a nail doctor. They recommend the best treatment option after consulting with you.

Avoiding a Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus can be avoided. As 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. 

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Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in San Francisco

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.