Nail fungus facts are good to know. Do you know the percent of Americans who are affected by nail fungus? 12% of all Americans! But what is the difference between bacteria and fungus? Fungus can multiply rapidly and cause different types of infection to the body. There are two different types of fungus that our skin is susceptible to, and they cause nail fungus. Candida and Dermatophytes, both of these types of fungi can affect our nails but usually, Dermatophytes is the type of fungus most commonly found on the average, every day, nail fungus infections.

Is nail fungus bad?

There are several dangers of nail fungus, and the longer you put off treatment, the more susceptible your nails become! In most prolonged cases the nail becomes brittle and flakey and can detach itself from the skin completely. The shape of the nail can distort and become deformed while also changing the color of the nail entirely.

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Side effects

Pain is also a side effect from nail fungus. If left untreated this pain can spread from toe to toe and eventually foot to foot. The fungus can even travel to the hands  and cause fingernail fungus. If you have a weakened immune system or suffer from AIDS, leukemia, or have an organ transplant, you are at a much higher risk of developing the fungus and pain involved if left untreated.

Treatment Options

Topical solutions are one treatment option for nail fungus. It has a very low success rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way under the nail bed. All the fungus must die in order to be cured. Oral medication is another treatment option. It has a better success rate but it can lead to liver toxicity. As a result, you have to get your blood tested constantly throughout the duration of the medication.

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.

Our nail doctor in Los Angeles, CA 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 notice symptoms of nail fungus, do not wait to get it treated. If you have any of these 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 160 locations.