There are a wide variety of medical issues that people could have involving their feet. One of the more common problems is onychomycosis, more commonly known as nail fungus. Toenail fungal infections can come out of nowhere. One moment your toenails could look completely clear, and the next moment you could start seeing something very unusual looking. While these are usually symptoms of nail fungus, they aren’t always. They could be another infection entirely. So if you’re questioning “Do I have toenail fungus?” you’re in the right place. Read this blog to learn more information.

There are a lot of symptoms that could be nail fungus. Signs of toenail fungus tend to start off as white or yellow spots on the toenail, but these aren’t absolutely necessary. Other symptoms of toenail fungus include the toenails becoming brittle or thick, as well as the nails, becoming distorted. Your toenails could also become yellow-colored or completely dark and can emit an awful odor.

The symptoms listed above are usually signs of toenail fungus. However, some of the symptoms can also be related to a different medical issue. In rare cases, they could even be symptoms of cancer. In order to get a proper diagnosis, it is important to seek out a foot doctor, also known as a podiatrist. Podiatrists are trained to be able to detect the difference between toenail fungus and other medical issues. The sooner you get your toenails diagnosed, the sooner you will be able to treat them, whether they have a nail fungus infection or not.

Laser Treatment for Toenail 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 Scottsdale, AZ 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, 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 150 locations.