Why is toenail fungus hard to Get rid of? Toenail fungus is when a fungus begins to develop underneath the nail to where the nail bedding is.

How did I get it?

A lot of toenail fungus occurs because they are made in these environments where there is a lot of moisture and darkness. For example, if someone was sweating on their feet while wearing closed-toed shoes, that allows them to develop the fungus because fungus enjoys those types of environments. At any age someone can obtain toenail fungus, the most common age of people getting toenail fungus is people over the ages of 65. Toenail fungus is when toenails start to become discolored, thick, and break easily. It’s more common for the infection to occur on toenails than on fingernails. The medical term for toenail fungus is “onychomycosis”.

 How do I get rid of it?

A lot of people ask the same question, which is why is toenail fungus so hard to get rid of. The issue is that a lot of people have different misconceptions about toenails fungus. Many people believe that the fungus is on the actual nail itself and not underneath the nail. They use topical solutions when in reality the medication does not even reach the source of the fungus. The infection is caused by a microscopic organism called dermatophyte fungus. These infections can be contagious, and they are often difficult to eliminate completely. 

Laser Treatment for Nail 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 Forest Hills, NY 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 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.