Treatment for toenail fungus in Riverside, CA shouldn’t be difficult to find. Keep reading this blog to learn about how to spot fungus and the best treatment options.
When the infection first starts, toenail fungus can be hard to spot. It can look like a small white or yellow spot under the tip of the toenail. The first symptoms of toenail fungus can be very slight. However, most people don’t know they have it until their toenails start to thicken and become misshapen.
Common Symptoms of toenail fungus :
- Thick Toenails
- Discolored Toenails
- Flaky Toenails
- Toenails That disconnect from the nail bed
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors today to discuss treatment options!
Can Toenail Fungus cause pain?
Normally toenail fungus infections are not painful. However, if left untreated, the nails can become very thick, making wearing shoes extremely uncomfortable and causing pain when standing or walking.
Aside from being uncomfortable, the infected nails can lift off the nail bed. This can create a gap where bacteria may start growing. Additionally, bacteria cause infections that can be painful and often smell bad. Furthermore, if you have toenails that are causing you pain or have an odor that you can’t seem to get rid of through proper hygiene, you should schedule a visit with Laser Nail Therapy to have your condition examined.
Toenail fungus treatment options
Toenail fungus can be treated with oral medications, topicals, or lasers. Oral medication has many risks of side effects. Topicals have a hard time penetrating the nail to kill the fungus. Laser treatments, however, can penetrate the nails and kill the fungus using heat. Our laser is effective against all types of toenail fungus and has no side effects. Also, The laser treatment is painless and won’t harm healthy tissue.
Our treatments for toenail fungus last twenty to thirty minutes, during which the patient experiences a warming sensation where the laser is focused, but no pain. The laser light heats the fungus. It kills the fungus and fungal spores without harming healthy tissue. Patients are able to return to normal activity as soon as the treatment is concluded.
Who is more likely to get toenail fungus?
Anyone can get toenail fungus. Going barefoot in public showers is a common way to come into contact with the fungus. Not everyone who comes into contact with toenail fungus will actually get toenail fungus. People with weakened immune systems are especially likely to develop nail fungus.
Athletes have a higher risk of getting toenail fungus, partly because of the tight-fitting shoes they wear and the workouts they endure causing their feet to sweat. Athletes are also prone to repeated nail trauma, which weakens the nail and provides an opportunity for nail fungus to begin.
Elderly people are more likely to develop toenail fungus, due to an overall weakened immune system caused by age. Other conditions that make a person more susceptible to toenail fungus include diabetes, AIDS, cancer, and taking immunosuppressive medications like steroids.
Can I get toenail fungus from a pedicure?
It is possible to contract toenail fungus from a nail salon. If the sanitary conditions of a salon are not sufficiently maintained, toenail fungi can lurk in the cracks and crevices of basins and equipment. These fungi can then be passed from one customer to another. Proper hygiene and a strict cleaning regimen will reduce the chances of toenail fungus being contracted by customers of a nail salon. It is important to avoid nail salons that lack good sanitation.
Is toenail fungus contagious?
Yes. Toenail Fungus, or Onychomycosis, infection is highly contagious. People with nail fungus are also likely to spread this disease to others. Since nail fungus is an infectious disease there is also a chance of re-infection. Therefore patients who have eliminated toenail fungus should still be careful and follow some basic precautions to prevent fungus recurrence. We recommend using the anti-fungal spray for feet and shoes, keeping feet clean and dry, and changing socks daily.
Will my toenails grow back after fungus treatment?
After treatment, you can expect your toenail to continue to grow out at its natural rate, replacing the fungal nail with a healthy one.
Will Toenail Fungus Go Away on Its Own?
In most cases, toenail fungus will not go away on its own. It requires treatment to eliminate it.
PinPointe Laser Therapy for Toenail Fungus
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 Riverside, 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.
In conclusion, if you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at 800-672-0625 at our Riverside, CA location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
