There are many difficulties in treating nail fungus. Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is one of the countless infections that people could suffer from. Some people who have nail fungus end up having it for years, or even for the rest of their lives. Sometimes this is because they don’t think they can get rid of it. Other times it’s because they just try one toenail fungus treatment and decide to give up after it doesn’t work. While it is true that in some cases toenail fungus is very difficult to treat, it is not impossible.

What to do if you have nail fungus?

If you’ve been infected with nail fungus, the first thing you’ll want to do is research. You’ll want to try to figure out why you’ve become infected and then avoid doing that same thing again to keep another infection from forming. Then you should learn about all of the different toenail fungus treatment options on the market. If you previously tried a nail fungus treatment without doing any research and developed an unusual side effect, as a result, take extra time to learn about the next nail fungus treatment you try so you can keep this from happening again in the future.

The most important thing for you to do is never lose hope. If you never tried a nail fungus treatment or gave up in the early going, now is the time to get help. One nail fungus treatment may not have worked, but keep trying. There are plenty of different nail fungus treatments on the market so there is a good chance that one of them will work for you. If you need help deciding which one, or are afraid that a certain treatment’s side effects will harm you more than the actual fungus itself, you can go see a doctor. Podiatrists are the perfect source of toenail fungus advice since many of them have diagnosed and successfully treated countless cases of nail fungus.

Visible Signs of Nail Fungus

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 New York, 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.