Laser Therapy For Nail Fungus

Fungal foot infections. They can create major discomfort and even embarrassment. They are also EXTREMELY COMMON; affecting millions of people each year.
Additionally, fungus is easily spread. Individuals with fungus may have contracted it through shared bathroom space, public locker rooms, showers, and pools, shared clothing or shoes, even carpeting.

For some, fungus is simply genetic. When this is the case, treatment can become even more difficult given the likelihood of reoccurrence.

One of the most prevalent types of fungal foot infections directly affects your toenails. This type of condition is known as onychomycosis.

You may have onychomycosis if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• yellow or other discoloration of your toenails
• thickened or brittle toenails
• an unpleasant odor coming from the nail area
• pain

It’s not uncommon to feel discomfort and embarrassment due to the unsightly appearance and these symptoms of onychomycosis.

Fungal nail affects nearly 10% of the US population.

While many find the condition to be, simply, an eye sore, fungal nail can also lead to a larger problems incuding:

• infection of other toenails
• infecting friends and family
• increased pain
• ingrown toenails

Individuals with diabetes are also more susceptible to fungal nail given their compromised immune systems.

Elite Foot & Ankle’s Laser Nail Treatment includes:

• Treatment for nail fungus done with six laser treatments done every two weeks for three months.
• During the three months of laser we recommend application of a topical antifungal cream or solution daily.
• We also recommend an antifungal shoe spray to be applied to the shoes daily.
• Oral Terbanifine when indicated.

This method has about an 80% effective rate all without having to take medication.

Dr. Haynes or Dr. Belnap will follow up with you in 8 months following your last treatment. While we cannot guarantee your treatment (treating nail fungus is difficult, and in some patients it cannot be eradicated), if you still have some residual or lack of improvement, we will provide four additional treatments at no cost to you.