One of the most common questions our doctors hear is “How did I get toenail fungus?” There are a variety of reasons why people catch toenail fungus infections. The areas of highest risk are pools, gyms, showers, bathroom and locker room floors, and other public places where people walk in bare feet. You can also lessen your chances of getting nail fungus by keeping your hands and feet clean and well cared for. Any damage to a nail such as a crack or split is an open door for the fungal agents that cause nail fungus. Poor blood circulation, regularly perspiring heavily or a weak immune system can also make it easier for a person to contract a nail fungus infection

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. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. 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 Long Island, NY 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 150 locations.