Nail fungus treated by nail formulas is not very effective. Sadly, not everyone is fortunate enough to grow long healthy nails by themselves. There are several different reasons why you may be having difficulties growing yours, you could have a calcium deficiency, you could be anemic, weak nails could run in your family, the list goes on! But this doesn’t stop people from trying anything from getting the nails they desire.

Nail Formulas

There are several different vitamins and formulas you can take to enhance the growth and strength of your nails. But the most typical and sought-after enhancers are the nail formulas you apply like nail polish.

These formulas contain different calcium and nail-enhancing ingredients that help speed up and strengthen the growth of your own nails. These formulas do have official records of their success but they aren’t a miracle cure! If you want to keep the strength and health of your nails once you have started using these growth enhancers you must continue using them. Once you stop using these little miracle potions your nails will continue to once again grow out unhealthy and uneven.

Topical Solutions

A treatment option for nail fungus is topical solutions. These have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way under the nail bed. This is important because all the fungus must die to be cured. The cure rate is about five to ten percent. It typically takes months to see any results. This treatment is very unlikely to cure your nail fungus.

Oral Medication Treatment

Oral medication is another treatment option. This has a higher cure rate than topical solutions. Although, oral medication can cause liver toxicity. You would have to have your blood drawn constantly. If you have underlying health conditions, you could be more at risk. This treatment option is not recommended by our nail doctors for this reason.

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.

Our nail doctor in Los Angeles, CA recommends this treatment. 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 160 locations.