Toenail fungus gives toes an unsightly appearance that can cause self-consciousness. It’s also a condition that’s difficult to get rid of. At Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care, Dr. Jessica Herzog, Dr. Scott Carrington, and Dr. Paul Stone offer innovative laser toenail fungus treatment. This type of treatment provides a safe and effective way to improve the health and appearance of toenails.
Laser toenail fungus treatment delivers laser energy that destroys organisms that cause this fungus. The laser light beams that enter the toenail are able to target and eliminate the source of fungus while also promoting the growth of new, healthy toenails. This provides an effective form of treatment that kills fungus at the source, which lowers the risk of having toenail fungus come back. However, individuals should keep in mind that since this fungus is present in the environment, it’s possible for another infection to occur.
The laser energy used in laser toenail fungus treatment doesn’t usually cause any discomfort. The type of laser used at Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care does not harm surrounding tissue or cause burns.
Patients who have laser toenail fungus treatment done need 4 treatment sessions, spaced about 1 week apart. These treatment sessions last about 15 minutes and is normally effective enough to destroy the organisms that cause toenail fungus. Those who continue to have fungus infections should discuss the possibility of coming back for additional treatment sessions. It’s also important to take steps to lower the risk of a recurring infection by keeping toenails clean and dry to prevent fungal growth.
Laser toenail fungus treatment is considered a highly effective way to eliminate these infections and restore healthy nail growth. Some topical treatments for toenail fungus only treat the fungus on the surface of the nail without reaching through it to the organisms that cause it to grow. The laser light beams used in laser toenail fungus treatment are able to penetrate the nail for more effective treatment.
Laser toenail fungus treatment is a noninvasive method that doesn’t require any downtime. Those who have this treatment done can go back to their regular activities without any restrictions.
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