Let us help you find toenail fungus treatment with a podiatrist in Los Angeles. Toenail fungus may be very unsettling and quite embarrassing, but it’s a lot more common than you might think. In fact, almost 15% of all Americas are infected. And the older you are the more likely you will get the infection. It is important to seek toenail fungus treatment with a podiatrist as soon as you spot the infection.
Traditional treatments for toenail fungus are not very effective. Some treatment options may also have a risk of potentially serious side effects. However, PinPointe Laser Therapy has the highest cure rate for toenail fungus treatment. This treatment also has no side effects.
How to know if you have Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus first starts off with a single white or yellow mark usually at the tip of the toenail. Sometimes it may form small ridges on the nail plate. Over time, as the infection evolves, symptoms include:
- Discoloration of the toenails
- Thickening of the nails, making them almost impossible to cut
- Crumbly, ragged, or flaky nails
- Cheese like odor
Causes of Toenail Fungus
Toenail fungus is caused by the same organism responsible for the athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. If you notice some signs of an athlete’s foot, our doctors recommend getting that treated as soon as possible. It is very common that fungus can move from the skin of the foot to the nail bed through small cracks or cuts. The fungus may also be spread person to person when sharing shoes, nail clippers, or even walking barefoot. Nail salons are also common place were people can be infected if tools are not properly cleaned in between clients.
Using Laser Therapy 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 nail doctor in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
Advantages Over Traditional Treatments
Compared to topical treatments and antifungal oral medication, laser treatment is:
- Safest. The PinPointe laser therapy for toenail fungal infections has no side effects. Also, the treatment is practically painless, the most patients feel a slight warming sensation during treatment.
- Most Effective. When combined with the debridement of thick nails the laser treatment has a cure rate of 85% which is the highest compared to all other treatment options.
- Most Convenient. Laser Nail Therapy typically only requires just a one-time treatment.
