Treatment for toenail fungus in San Antonio can vary. People very often go directly to at-home treatments. In order to get rid of all the fungus on your toenails, you must treat the infection aggressively. It is important to speak with a nail doctor. They will recommend the best treatment option.
Toenail fungus specialists in San Antonio are nail doctors. In our clinics, our nail doctors provide the best treatment option for toenail fungus. First, they will consult you to ensure that what you have is a toenail fungus. Afterward, they will recommend the best treatment option for you. Our toenail fungus specialist recommends laser treatment.
Onychomycosis AKA Nail Fungus
A toenail fungus infection may also be referred to as onychomycosis. It can grow within the nail plate, under it, or in the nail matrix itself. Most people will consider a toenail fungus embarrassing and will try to hide it. It normally causes discoloration of the nails, thickening, brittleness, or the nail might even fall off. Progressive infections that cause thick nails may become painful for some. Nails will become very difficult to maintain and close to impossible to clip on your own without professional help.
Once you look into different treatment options for onychomycosis, you’ll realize that it’s quite difficult to get rid of. This is especially true if the infection has reached the matrix of the nail. At this point, you’ll need to find a treatment that is able to penetrate through the layers of the nail into the matrix to get rid of the infection.
How does toenail fungus look?
A common symptom of toenail fungus is discoloration of the nail. Yellowing of the nails is the most common among people who have it. Some people also see white streaks. The entire nail does not have to be discolored. Sometimes only part of your nail may have a fungus.
Another common symptom is the thickening of the nail. This makes your nail look very thick. As a result, it makes it very difficult to cut and maintain your nails. It is important to maintain your nails. You can soak your toes in warm water to soften them. This makes it easier to trim them.
Tips on avoiding toenail fungus
Below are some tips on avoiding toenail fungus during hot weather. It can be easy to get infected. Although it can be very difficult to get rid of. Follow these tips to avoid dealing with toenail fungus.
- Always wear closed-toed shoes in public areas
- This includes public swimming pools, locker rooms, water parks, and gyms
- Never share your nail clippers
- People get infected by sharing nail clippers and other nail tools. If you are sharing them, make sure to disinfect them before using them
- Do not wear the same shoes for an extended period of time in hot weather conditions
- Wearing the same closed-toed shoes in hot weather creates the perfect warm, moist environment for a toenail fungus to develop
- Always switch socks when changing into new shoes
- Avoid unsanitary nail salons
- Many people get infected with a toenail fungus from nail salons. This is because they do not clean and disinfect their tools properly
Treatment Options for You
There are a few treatment options for toenail fungus. First, there are topical solutions. These only have a cure rate of about five to ten percent. This is because it does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. All the toenail fungus must die in order to be cured. Another option is oral medication. This has a cure rate of about sixty percent. This is higher, but it is more dangerous. Our nail doctors don’t recommend this because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need constant blood tests to ensure your liver isn’t being damaged.
Laser Treatment for a Toenail Fungus in San Antonio
Toenail fungus treatments in San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX, 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 San Antonio, TX location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
