If you suffer from a fungal infection in the toes, a new cold laser toenail fungus removal treatment is a promising alternative to anti-fungal medications. Nail fungus is a common problem, and it is especially common in toenails. Laser treatments are easy and fast, and they do not cause side-effects.
What Is a Nail Fungus?
Nail fungus is caused by a fungal infection that spreads and grows easily in damp or moist conditions. A common early symptom of an infection is a small yellow or white spot under the tip of the nail. When it spreads around, the nail starts to grow thicker and becomes yellowish, white or even black. The edges of the nail can crumble, and sometimes the nail breaks off from the toe. The skin around the nail often feels painful or becomes inflamed. Severe infections can even make walking painful.
It is possible to get a fungal infection in the fingernails, but the toenails are more often infected — partly because the fungus thrives in moist and dark conditions. Those who sweat a lot from their feet are more susceptible to toenail fungus. If the nail is already damaged, it is easier for it to become infected. Many people pick up fungal infections from public swimming pools or other places with communal showers.
Benefits of Laser Treatment to Remove Toenail Fungus
We use a laser treatment instead of the typical old remedies that some doctors try. During the treatment we use a handheld device to direct the laser beam at the site of the infection. It breaks down the fungal cells and vaporizes them within minutes. There are many benefits to cold laser treatments:
- The laser kills the fungal infection, but it does not damage the skin on the nail bed.
- The treatment is painless.
- It is fast: it takes approximately ten minutes to treat one foot.
Why Use Laser Treatment to Remove Toenail Fungus
The most common anti-fungal drugs have to be taken for weeks at a time for fingernails, and for months if the infection is in the toenails. Long-term medication can have side-effects. Although orally taken medications work for many people, there is no guarantee that they will work for everyone. The infection can also come back if it does go away initially.
After the treatment is finished the infected nail has to grow out, and a new healthy nail has to grow in its place. It can take months before the new nail has completely replaced the old one, so it is necessary to be patient and come to a follow-up examination. Some people may need a series of treatments although many benefit from just one treatment. The first treatment studies available say laser toenail fungus removal could get rid of toenail fungus in an incredible 80-90% of the cases.
