Fungal Nail Treatments

Information About Laser Toenail Fungus Treatments

Laser treatment for toenail fungus are revolutionary breakthrough procedures in treating nail fungus infection. Laser fungus toenail treatments do not cause cuts or burns and thus has the advantage of patients being treated without reported discomfort.

Laser Treatments For Toenails Can Target The Pathogens Which Cause Nail Fungus Without Discomfort

Nail fungus infection is a condition which can be embarrassing and often, even painful. Fungal infected toenails are one of the leading reasons people visit podiatrists and dermatologists. Studies on laser treatment for toenail fungus have been done are extremely encouraging, and to date, no known side effects have been found. Long-term effects for laser treatment for toenail fungus seem just as promising. Coupled with good hygiene of the toes, and follow up treatment with a topical anti-fungal creams, patients should experience good, long-term result in the elimination of the toe nail fungus. Laser nail fungus treatment procedure surpasses those of the more dangerous medications with an effective success rate around 80% in clinical studies showing the fungus to be destroyed, safely.

Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Toenail Fungus Treatments

How does the nail fungus laser work?

A toenail fungus laser works by shining a focused beam of light in a narrow range, more c ommonly known as a laser, into a toenail infected with fungus (onychomycosis). The laser penetrates the toenail and vaporizes fungus embedded in the nail bed and nail plate where toenail fungus exists. The toenail fungus targeted laser is tuned to a specific frequency that effects cells that are responsible for infection. There are various manufacturers with lasers currently available or soon to be available. Each manufacturer may have a specific wavelength, wavelengths, pulse frequency or duration schedule that they use.

Is toenail laser treatment painful?

The focused, targeted laser light beam will have no effect on healthy tissue, and will only target the infected areas. A patient undergoing laser nail treatment for fungus removal procedures should experience no discomfort during or after the treatment.

How long does the toenail laser treatment take?

Although specific treatment schedules will be determined by a physicican. Many doctors report that it takes approximately 10 minutes to treat a infected big toe's fungus. If you have more than one toe infected with toenail fungus, it may take longer. Laser toenail fungus treatment patients generally require only one session.

Does toenail fungus laser treatment really work?

Clinical studies to date reveal that over 80% of treated patients show significant improvement when using certain types of lasers.

How soon will I see improvement to my toenails after treatment with a laser?

On average, any toenail will replace itself every 6 to 9 months through natural growth. Healthy new growth will be visible within the first 3 months as the new nail replaces the old.