The United States is home to countless secrets. This blog will discuss the Common Secret of Toenail Fungus. About 16% of the people living there have one that is so embarrassing they are afraid to share it with anyone. The secret? Toenail fungus.

Toenail infections are often unsightly, causing various deformations of the nail. They could also cause pain and emit a strange odor. If an infection is not treated, it can lead to a second infection which may be even worse than the first one.

Since toenail infections are common in people with diabetes, they can be hereditary. However, this doesn’t mean that people without diabetes are going to be fungus-free. In fact, people who dampen their feet on a regular basis are commonly infected as well. Keeping their feet dry will greatly reduce the risk of infection.

Laser Treatment for Toenail 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.  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 San Francisco, CA 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, 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.