Fungal infections of the nails occur most often on toenails due to ill-fitting shoes and the warm, moist environment of closed footwear. These infections can cause nails to turn white or yellow, thicken, crumble or separate from the nail bed. The infection may be isolated to a single nail, or it may affect all nails. Infected nails may be uncomfortable or painful when wearing shoes, and may even cause serious physical and occupational limitations.
Treatment of Toe & Nail Fungus
Your Trillium Creek Dermatology skin experts will carefully examine all of your nails to determine the extent of your infection and then recommend a proper course of treatment.
Other skin/nail conditions can look like fungal infections. Our staff will test the nail to confirm the presence of fungus. You may be prescribed an oral anti-fungal and/or a topical treatment for any bacterial or fungal infection present on the foot. These treatments will help you to prevent any recurrences of the fungal nail infection and remove any excess fungus from the skin.
Fungal infections can be persistent and recurrent. Some treatment options for fungal infections may be undesirable or contraindicated for your health. Our skin experts will advise you on the laser treatment, which is painless and requires two treatments.
What causes toenail fungus infections?
How can I tell if I have a fungal nail infection?
Can toenail fungus spread to other nails or parts of the body?
Are there any long-term consequences of untreated toenail fungus?
How does laser treatment for toenail fungus work?
How many laser treatment sessions are typically needed for toenail fungus?
Are there any side effects or downtime associated with laser toenail fungus treatment?
Can laser treatment be combined with other therapies for toenail fungus?
Laser Treatments Available for Toe & Nail Fungus
Aerolase®
AeroLase is a laser technology which can be used to treat nail fungus. Treatment typically requires just three sessions to clear fungus and resolve symptoms like discoloration, thickening, or separation of the nails.
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ClearSense™
ClearSense from Sciton uses laser energy to heat the nail and nail bed, decreasing fungal infection while improving the growth of healthy nails. The treatment is comfortable and requires no downtime.
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