Healing of toenail fungus can take a while. Once you’ve received treatment for toenail fungus, you are likely anxiously awaiting results to start to appear. It is helpful to know what to expect when your nail fungus is healing. So you can look out for signs that your treatment has been effective. These signs may depend on what type of treatment you have received for the fungus. Healing of toenail fungus can be a long process. Although, it will be worthwhile in the end when your nails are finally clear!

Topical Solutions

If you are using topical antifungal medications for nail fungus, you can expect to wait a long time before you see any results. These medications are weak, and often don’t penetrate the nail well enough to kill the fungus. However, if you stick with the treatment for a long time you may start to notice the nail growing in less discolored or brittle. This is usually the most common sign that nail fungus is healing, since this is also the most common place for signs of nail fungus itself. 

Oral Medication

The healing process with oral medications may be a little bit quicker but comes with more risks. If you’ve been taking these medications and start to notice signs of liver toxicity (like fever, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the skin), seek medical attention immediately. These oral antifungal medications are known to have bad side effects which require medical attention. In this case, any potential healing for your nails will have to be stopped.

Typically, when taking oral medication you have to get your blood drawn consistently. Also, people with underlying health issues are more at risk. 

Dangers of Oral Antifungal Medication

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

The most effective and safest treatment for nail fungus is the PinPointe laser, which only requires one treatment to cure the fungus. The laser is FDA-approved. With this treatment, you can start to notice the healing process immediately as a new healthy nail grows in behind the old damaged one.

Our nail doctor in Baltimore, MD recommends this laser 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. Our nail doctors will consult you and answer any questions you have. They are well experienced in the PinPointe Laser treatment. To schedule a free consultation for the laser treatment with a licensed podiatrist, give us a call at 1-(800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.