Toenail fungus laser treatment in Manhattan is the best treatment. There are many different treatment options for a toenail fungus infection, like topical medication or oral medication. Some people even try out home remedies with little to no results. In our clinics, at Laser Nail Therapy, our nail doctors are specialists in toenail fungus. They will provide you with a consultation. Afterward, they will recommend the best treatment option for you.
Symptoms of Toenail Fungus
Below we list the most common symptoms of toenail fungus. If you start experiencing these symptoms, you should go see a nail doctor.
- Discoloration: This includes the yellowing of toenails. But not limited to just yellowing discolorations.
- The thickness of the toenail: This makes the nail too thick to cut and maintain.
- Brittleness of the toenail: This makes the nail brittle and prone to breaking off easily.
- Odor: In some cases, the toenail fungus can cause a smelly odor that resembles cheese.
Remember, you don’t have to experience all of these symptoms to have a toenail fungus experience.
Prevention Tips for Toenail Fungus
Here are a few prevention tips to avoid getting a toenail fungus infection.
- Always wear shoes in public, shared places
- This includes public swimming pools, gyms, locker rooms, and communal showers
- Do not share nail clippers
- Always disinfect your nail clippers after using them. As a result, this could prevent the fungus from spreading to your other nails
- Always wear clean socks when changing into closed-toed shoes
- The warm environment in shoes on hot summer days is perfect for a fungus to develop
- Only go to a clean and sanitary nail salon
- As a result, many people have gotten nail fungus from nail salons that don’t clean or sterilize after each treatment
Furthermore, keeping good foot hygiene will also help keep your nails fungus-free this summer.
Different Treatment Options for Toenail Fungus
The most common treatment option is topical solutions. They have a cure rate of about five to ten percent. This is because the topical solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. All the fungus must die to be cured.
Another treatment option is oral medications. This has a cure rate of about sixty percent. Although it is higher than topicals, it can be dangerous to take. Our nail doctors do not recommend oral medication because it can lead to liver toxicity. Furthermore, you would need to take it for an extended period of time.
Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in Manhattan
Toenail fungus treatments in Manhattan 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 Manhattan, NY, 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 Manhattan, NY location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
