Podiatric treatments for nail fungus are hard to decide on. The decision to get toenail fungus treatment from a licensed podiatrist is a big one for a few different reasons. For one, it is the first step in being done with toenail fungus once and for all! Podiatric treatment is the best way to ensure your toenail fungus is eliminated. However, the decision to seek this treatment is also big because there are so many different types of treatment!

All of them have their own unique characteristics. It is a good idea to be familiar with them before going to your consultation with a podiatrist. 

Podiatric Treatments for Toenail Fungus

A very common podiatric treatment for toenail fungus is a topical treatment, especially when the fungal infection is relatively new. These prescription creams are applied daily to the nail to try and eliminate fungus under the nail. These creams have the benefit of lower price points and little to no side effects. They are quite ineffective against the fungus. Some topical treatments have less than a 1% cure rate after a year of daily application. 

Another common podiatric treatments for nail fungus are oral medications. These oral antifungal medications work by delivering potent antifungal chemicals to your blood through your digestive tract. They are definitely more effective than topical treatments. They also carry big risks of liver toxicity and other side effects. Because of this, blood work is usually necessary before and during the course of medication. Also, people with underlying health conditions are more at risk for liver toxicity.

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

The best available podiatric treatment for toenail fungus is the PinPointe laser. This laser is FDA-approved to treat fungus in just one treatment. It is also more effective than both topical and oral medications. Topical solutions have a very low success rate. Also, oral medications can lead to liver toxicity. Podiatric treatments for nail fungus are hard to decide on.

Our nail doctor in Chicago, IL recommends PinPointe laser treatment. It has the highest cure rate on the market. Also, there are no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, the PinPointe Laser treatment is not painful. To schedule a consultation with a podiatrist specialized in the PinPointe laser treatment, give us a call at 1-(800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.