What is Onychomycosis? Nail Fungus? Onychomycosis is the scientific name for a nail fungal infection. Fungus is similar to yeast. It’s on our skin and bodies. You can’t get rid of it, just like you can’t get rid of the bacteria in your mouth.
Nail Fungus
Sometimes the fungus gets under the nails and the fungal debris thickens and discolor the nails and occasionally even lifts it off the nail bed. At this stage, the infection becomes painful and can lead to a secondary infection or an ingrown nail. Many people do not experience pain; however, they don’t like the look of the discolored nail and decide to treat the toenail fungus infection for aesthetic reasons. The pain can be due to the pressure of the shoe on the infected nail or from the thickened nail growing into the skin.
Many people also experience discoloration of the nail. It can be presented as yellowing of the nail. Some cases also present with white streaks on the nail. In some severe cases, the nail may even become black. You must be aware of these symptoms to ensure that it is a nail fungus. Discoloration may not completely cover the nail. It can be in a corner on the nail or in many cases half the nail could be discolored. The nail may also become very thickened. This can prevent you from cutting your nails. Thickening of the nail is a very common symptom t nail fungus. These are the symptoms to look out for if you believe you might have a nail fungus.
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 Brooklyn NY 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.
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