Toenail fungus can make it very difficult to feel good about yourself. Good thing there are treatments that will help get rid of this problem. The doctors at Laser Nail Therapy in Potomac specialize in laser treatment for toenail fungus. This treatment is the most effective treatment to eliminate fungus from your nails. Call us today to find a Nail Fungus Specialist in Potomac! We offer free consultations to all of our patients to discuss their nail fungus issues.
NAIL FUNGUS Q&A
What is nail fungus?
Nail fungus is a common fungal infection among both men and women. Although it’s usually not openly discussed by people due to the fact that most people find it embarrassing. This condition is caused by the same fungus that leads to the athlete’s foot. Having toenail fungus doesn’t mean that a person has poor hygiene. It might just mean that they are more prone to fungal infections. Some common factors that increase the risk of contracting a nail fungus are age, weakened immune system, and hyper sweaty feet.
What are the signs and symptoms of toenail fungus?
Nail infections can cause permanent deformity of the nails. This can interfere with being able to wear shoes, walk, play sports, and do other activities.
Infected nails often show one or more of the following signs:
- Discolored streaks in the skin under the nail, or nail bed.
- The buildup of bits and pieces of skin and nail fragments under the nail.
- Thickened nails that may separate from the skin under the nail.
- Brittle and easily breaking nails.
- White spots or streaks on the nail surface.
- Soft and powdery nail surface, which appears as the infection worsens.
- Distorted shaped Toenails.
- Dull toenails without luster or shine.
- Dark colored toenails due to fungus debris building under the nail.
- Splitting of the nails.
What is the best way to treat Toenail 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 Toenail Fungus Specialists in Potomac, MD recommend 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 Potomac, MD location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
