Podiatrist Laser Fungus Treatment

Mark lentin is a board certified podiatrist who provides foot care and surgery for adults and children.

Podiatrist laser fungus treatment.

Pinpointe foot laser toenail fungus treatment is a major breakthrough bringing new hope to millions of patients. Our experienced foot doctors have successfully treated tens of thousands of patients with toenail fungus in over 110 locations across the u s. Laser procedures are an fda approved treatment for toenail fungus a nail disorder that according to the cleveland clinic affects nearly 20 of the u s. Fungus toenail treatment using at home laser involves aiming 900 1000nm wavelength at the infected area.

Given all the negative aspects of traditional toenail fungus treatments it s a very good thing that a relatively new approach provides markedly better results than either ointments or oral medication. This includes in office laser nail procedures for fungal toe nails and outpatient procedures including bunions hammertoes and heel pain etc. Fungal nail infections can be difficult to treat. In addition to treatment you can get basic care techniques from your podiatrist to keep fungus at bay going forward.

Even after a successful treatment fungal colonies often reestablish themselves. Also known as onychomycosis toenail fungus can make nails turn thick change their color and shape and make them crumbly and even painful. Getting rid of toenail fungus with laser therapy. It can take months to see results.

In 2019 harvard university noted that there is still little information about its long term safety and effectiveness. In 2016 in podiatry today tracey vlahovic dpm a leader in podiatric dermatology noted that laser is not a reliable monotherapy for toenail fungus. Talk with your doctor if self care strategies and over the counter nonprescription products haven t helped. Laser therapy is a treatment for toenail fungus infection onychomycosis a hard to treat infection that changes the appearance and texture of the nail there are several types of laser treatment options including those that use light and those that use carbon dioxide co2.

Laser therapy for you now that you know the basics on toenail fungus and how laser therapy can help you get rid of it you re ready to give it a go. They re caused by a fungal infection of the toenails aka onychomycosis which usually occurs when yeasts or a special type of fungus known as a dermatophyte worms its way into cracks in the skin around the nail and start to multiply. Unsightly thick brittle cracked yellow nails are a common problem. Certified by the american board of podiatric surgery.