Toenail fungus treatments in Pittsburgh can vary depending on each clinic. People who have a toenail fungus infection have different treatment options. It is a very common infection. As a result, people want to treat it immediately. It is important to see a nail doctor first. They will thoroughly examine your nails. Furthermore, they will be able to give the next treatment option.

Symptoms of Toenail Fungus

Common toenail fungus symptoms are thickening of the toenail and discoloration. When toenails get thick, they are very hard to maintain. As a result, when you don’t maintain your nails this can lead to the infection spreading. Some people soak their feet in warm water to soften their toenails and cut them as much as possible.

Discoloration of the toenail is easy to notice. the most common discoloration color is yellow. Your nail becomes a sickly yellow color. This clearly shows an issue with your nail. People will avoid wearing open-toed shoes. It is a common thing to be embarrassed about. When you see this symptom, it is very likely that you have a toenail fungus infection.

Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus treatments in Pittsburgh can vary. 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 Jeannette, PA 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 Jeannette, PA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.