Toenail Fungal Infections are Revolting

Toenail Fungus is an unappealing foot condition that causes the nail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further. One factor that contributes to the creation of this condition is using antibiotics when they’re not required since they can cause the lining of the stomach to become damaged, creating a thriving environment for fungi to grow and cause infections. Since toenails infected with fungus are thick, topical medicated creams do not pierce through the nail in a sufficient manner to touch the fungus. It is therefore important that you obtain the correct treatment accordingly.

Treatments For Fungal Toenails

• Trimming toenails to reduce the number of fungi in them.

• Medications, although they may not be as useful if the fungal infection has spread to deep under the toenail.

• Laser Therapy

• Surgical procedures to remove the entire nail. The recovery period can take up to a year for the fungus to be completely eliminated since it can take this long for the new nail to grow back into place.

This condition, as discussed above, is not a pretty sight to behold. It can be painful and cause complications. Due to the location of this fungus underneath the toenail, we recommend that you contact us in the early stages of this condition so that the fungus can be treated before it develops into advanced stages and spreads to other parts of the foot.

At our practice, we use an FDA approved laser, which focuses a concentrated beam of laser light through the nail to destroy the fungus living under and in the nail. The procedure is performed in our office, requires no anesthesia and is painless. Most patients require a few treatments and can once again enjoy wearing open toed shoes. Please contact our office to determine if you are a candidate for laser therapy.

Get in touch at your earliest convenience to obtain a state of the art treatment plan here at Valley Stream Podiatry, located in Valley Stream, NY. Come see how our podiatrists can provide effective results with the objective of eliminating the fungal infection underneath your toenails. Please make an appointment today by calling our office at (516) 825-3860 or fill out our request appointment form on our website.