If your toenails have darkened or appear crumbly, you could have a common condition known as toenail fungus. Your podiatrist can help. Dr. Neda Arjomandi at Laguna Woods Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA, provides comprehensive podiatry services, including laser toenail fungus treatment.

What You Need To Know About Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment

Toenail fungus is caused by a fungus invading your toenail and the soft tissue underneath the toenail. Toenail fungus usually begins as a small white or yellow spot underneath your toenail. As the fungus grows, the spot becomes larger, eventually infecting your entire toenail. Your toenail might begin to:

• Appear darker and yellow
• Change in shape and become deformed
• Feel thickened and crumbly
• Separate from the nail bed

You may be tempted to try over-the-counter anti-fungal treatments, but permanent relief with laser toenail fungus treatment is a much better option. Laser toenail fungus treatment uses heat and light to kill the underlying fungus infecting your toenail. The laser is focused on each toenail individually, penetrating the toenail and killing the fungus.

Each session takes between 10 and 30 minutes. Many people see results after just one session, but you may need up to 3 sessions to completely kill the fungus. Laser toenail fungus treatment requires no downtime and has no side effects.

Laser toenail fungus treatment is safe because it has been rigorously tested and approved by the FDA. Treatment is also effective, boasting a success rate of up to 90 percent in clinical trials. Other toenail fungus treatments provide success rates of around 50 percent.

Toenail fungus thrives in warm, moist areas like public pools and showers. To help prevent toenail fungus, remember to always wear shoes in public areas.

Want To Know More About Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment?

To find out more about laser treatment for toenail fungus, call Dr. Arjomandi at Laguna Woods Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA. You can reach her in the office by calling (949) 581-2520, so call today.