Toenail fungus is a very common infection. But what some people might not realize is that nail fungus can also infect the hands as well. Once it does, as with toenail fungus, it is usually very difficult to get rid of. To make matters worse, nail fungus won’t just go away by itself. It will continue to spread from nail to nail. This is why people with nail fungus, on the hands or the feet, should get treated as soon as possible.

For most people, nail fungus on the fingers is actually even worse than toenail fungus because it’s much harder to cover up hands than feet. People wear shoes on a regular basis, but they don’t generally don’t want to wear gloves every day of their lives. If they do people will no doubt question why they are wearing gloves. If they don’t people will ask them what is wrong with their fingers. There is really no way to avoid embarrassing questions if you have nail fungus.

This is why you should get treated before the nail fungus spreads. As you might know, there are lots of different nail fungus treatments on the market, some of which are more effective than others. If you need help deciding which nail fungus treatment is the right one for you, you should consult with a doctor who has experience treating nail fungus. Of course, the sooner you get the treatment started, the sooner you will be rid of your nail fungus and the sooner you will be able to walk around with healthy-looking hands.

Laser Treatment for Fingernail Fungus

If you have caught fungus on your fingernails, 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 Mt. Pleasant, SC recommends this treatment for Fingernail 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, it is not painful.

If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.