Topical anti-fungal medications can be ineffective. Your doctor can suggest topical treatment, such as antifungal nail polish or ointment.

Topical Solutions

Every week you need to take off the polish layers and begin a fresh application.

If the treatment works, you should see a new, healthy nail growth from the base of the nail bed. Daily use of antifungal-infused nail polish for about 12 months can clear some nail fungal infections. However, it has to penetrate the nail, it can be difficult to reach and destroy all the fungus.

How long until I see results?

These treatments are time-consuming and require a high level of dedication from the patients. Even skipping a few applications can result in remission of the infection. The treatments rarely work. Most solutions in the market are not FDA-approved to heal the infection.

Over-the-counter antifungal nail ointments are available at CVS, Walgreen’s, and other local drugstores or pharmacies, but unfortunately, they are not very effective. If you suffer from Athlete’s Foot then you should treat the athlete’s foot with an antifungal cream to avoid reinfection.

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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 Philadelphia, PA 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.