Nail fungus overview is an important fact to know about. When you have nail fungus, your nail may become brittle or change in color. Big toes are most commonly infected and fingernails are less commonly affected. It can be very difficult to treat because nails grow slowly. Treatment requires patience because it might take several months to see full results.
Symptoms
The nail may become whitish, yellowish, or brownish in color. It will also become crumbly or brittle. It can also change in shape and become thicker. In worse cases, it can become painful. The infected part of the nail may detach from the nail bed.
Toenail Fungus or Onychomycosis usually develops on the front part of the nail or its edges. It does not usually start at the base of the nail. In some cases, it can cause white patches that form on the surface of the nail. It may stay as dots, or it could spread out. This case is called White Superficial Onychomycosis.
Other Conditions
This condition is caused by dermatophytes, which is a type of fungi that infects the skin. Sometimes they are caused by yeast or mold. Yeast infection commonly affects fingernails. Many people who have nail fungus also have an athlete’s foot. The same fungus causes both onychomycosis and athlete’s foot. Because of this, Athlete’s foot can cause nail fungus and vice versa.
Your risk of getting nail fungus is contact with fungi in the environment like swimming pools and public showers, damaged nails, tight shoes, circulation problems, diabetes, weak immune system, genetics.
Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
As you can see, tips for healthy feet without nail fungus can be easy to find. 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 Phoenix, 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, there’s no pain.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (602) 962-6674 our Phoenix, AZ location, or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
