The denial of nail fungus can lead to getting more infected than you already are. The first symptom of nail fungus is often the hardest one to deal with. Many people never even think about becoming infected with nail fungus so seeing it for the first time can be difficult. Some people are smart and decide that they don’t want that one symptom to get worse. They decide to immediately go see a doctor such as a podiatrist and begin a nail fungus treatment. Other people convince themselves that they don’t have nail fungus at all.

People with Nail Fungus

People who are in nail fungus denial are the ones who will likely live with their nail fungus the longest. Nail fungus will not go away without treatment. If a person has a nail fungus and doesn’t think it’s really a nail fungus, that fungus will keep getting worse and worse. When the person finally realizes that the nail fungus does exist, the treatment will be much more difficult.

Once infected, some people live with nail fungus for the rest of their lives. If you see something unusual on your nails, don’t live in denial. Even if it’s not a fungus, you should get it looked at. Podiatrists will always be able to tell you if you have toenail fungus or not so there is no harm in getting your nails looked at as soon as you see something out of the ordinary.

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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. 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 Las Vegas, NV 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.