It is common for people to keep their shoes on when they have toenail fungus. The good news is that there is a very effective treatment for toenail fungus that you don’t have to be embarrassed about. There is a treatment for toenail fungus called laser therapy.
At All-In-One Foot Care Center, podiatrists provide a wide range of foot and ankle services, including laser treatment for toenail fungus.
If your toenails are infected with toenail fungus, you can tell if you have it by:
- Look dark
- Appear thickened
- Are crumbly
- Have a foul odor
Public pools, showers, or gym facilities are good places for fungus to thrive. Therefore, it is essential to:
- Always wear flip-flops in public
- Do not share towels, socks, or shoes with others
- Make sure your feet are clean and dry
The fungus under your toenail begins as a tiny yellow or white dot. Burrowing deeper under your toenail makes it grow bigger. Your feet’s skin and toenails can also be affected by toenail fungus.
Toenail fungus can be treated at home with some of the following simple remedies:
- Using over-the-counter antifungal creams and lotions
- Reducing pressure on your toenails by trimming them
Laser treatments can be beneficial to those with chronic toenail fungus. Heat and light are used by the laser to kill the fungus in your nails.
Laser treatment for toenail fungus has the following advantages:
- Does not require any downtime, and is painless
- Fast, since it takes 15 minutes or less
- Cost-effective, since a new, healthy toenail can be obtained in four months or less
In order to maintain your toes and toenails in good condition, your podiatrist may recommend maintenance treatments every year.
You can contact our office at 949-588-8833, or visit our website at https://www.ocfootdoctor.com. Our offices are in Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, and Costa Mesa.
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