7 Reasons to Treat Fungus with Laser Treatment

laser toenail fungus removal in Levittown

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that affects the toenail by making them discolored and brittle; if you are suffering from those symptoms- contact laser toenail fungus removal in Levittown. To try and avoid a fungal infection in your toes, regularly wash your feet with soap and make sure to get the nails. Putting antifungal powder or spray on your feet and in your shoes can also help avoid toenail fungus. Toenail fungus often has to be treated by a medical professional and can not be treated at home. Treatments include prescription medications and topical creams, laser treatment, and in some cases, surgery to remove the entire nail. Laser toenail fungus removal in Levittown is a great option to cure your toenail fungus. At Cherrywood Foot Care, we offer laser toenail fungus removal.

Symptoms of toenail fungus:

Yellow or white spots underneath the nail
The entire nail turns white, yellow, green, or black
Thickening of the nail
The nail loosening from the nail bed
The nail becomes brittle
Bad smell
The nail may become misshapen

Treatments for toenail fungus:

Prescription medication
Prescription cream
Nail Removal
Laser Treatment

Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus

One of the newest treatments for toenail fungus is laser treatment. The FDA approves laser therapy as a treatment for toenail fungus. The laser gets directed at the fungus, and the heat it produces is able to penetrate the nail down to where the fungus is. The heat then causes the fungus to decompose and sterilizes the nail to help prevent future fungus growth. Most times, the treatment will not fully cure the fungus in one session, and treatment will need to be repeated for the best results.