Struggling with Toenail Fungus? We Can Help

Are you suffering from toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus is when toenail, fingernail, or even skin under a nail, is infected. Dr. Robert Cohen and Dr. Ushma Sheth at Paoli and Center City FootCare Centers in Paoli, PA, and Philadelphia, PA, can help you deal with toenail fungus with laser treatment.

What is toenail fungus?

Fungi, yeasts, or molds may result in toenail infection. Fungi thrive in warm, moist places, so try taking the following precautions:

• Avoid using public showers and pools, which are great places for fungi to thrive
• Avoid using nail clippers used by someone who has a toenail fungus
• Take better care of your nail injury, so fungus doesn't infect the toe

What is laser treatment?

You will need to see your Paoli and Philadelphia, PA, podiatrist if you need treatment, especially since toenail fungus is hard to treat and can reoccur. The recurrence and severity needs longer lasting and more intense treatment, such as laser technology.

Laser treatment is FDA-approved laser beams over the infected nail. The pigmentation present in the fungi absorbs the laser's light which creates heat that kills organisms in the toenail.

There aren't any studies that indicate negative side effects to laser treatment; it doesn’t harm soft, healthy tissue near the infected nail bed.

There are other treatment options, as mentioned above, which include anti-fungal oral treatments.

Fungal treatment shouldn't be difficult, especially if you have a reliable doctor. Also, the laser treatment isn't painful and takes approximately 45 minutes. The toenail takes 6 to 9 months to show results, and you'll be able to walk with ease.

What are some other toenail fungus treatments?

Untreated toenail fungus can spread and result in more severe issues. Be sure to look out for the darkened, yellow, or white toenail, thick or brittle nail, and nails split from the nail bed.

Depending on how bad the infection, there are at-home and prescribed treatments including: topical and oral anti-fungal treatments that can suppress infection and symptoms.

Do you need a consultation?

For more information or to schedule an appointment for laser treatment at Paoli and Center City FootCare Centers in Paoli, PA, call Dr. Cohen and Dr. Sheth at (610) 647-0400 or call their Philadelphia, PA, location at (215) 545-0388 today!