Toenail Fungal Infections are Revolting

Valley Stream, New York Podiatrist offer state-of-the-art laser therapy for toenail fungus treatment.

Toenail Fungus is an unappealing foot condition that causes the nail to become dense, yellow and brittle. If this condition goes untreated for a lengthy amount of time, the brittleness of the toenail will advance and cause it to crumble further. One factor that contributes to the creation of this condition is using antibiotics when they’re not required since they can cause the lining of the stomach to become damaged, creating a thriving environment for fungi to grow and cause infections. Since toenails infected with fungus are thick, topical medicated creams do not pierce through the nail in a sufficient manner to touch the fungus. It is therefore important that you obtain the correct treatment accordingly.

Treatment for this condition involves:

  • Trimming toenails to reduce the number of fungi in them.

  • Medications, although they may not be as useful if the fungal infection has spread to deep under the toenail.

  • Laser therapy which focuses a concentrated beam of laser light through the nail to destroy the fungus living under and in the nail. The procedure is performed in our office, requires no anesthesia and is painless. Most patients require a few treatments and can once again enjoy wearing open toed shoes.

  • Surgical procedures to remove the entire nail. The recovery period can take up to a year for the fungus to be completely eliminated since it can take this long for the new nail to grow back into place.

This condition, as discussed above, is not a pretty sight to behold. It can be painful and cause complications. Due to the location of this fungus underneath the toenail, we recommend that you contact us in the early stages of this condition so that the fungus can be treated before it develops into advanced stages and spreads to other parts of the foot. Therefore, please contact us at your earliest convenience to obtain a quality treatment plan here at the Valley Stream Podiatry , located in our modern, clean Valley Stream, New York location. Come see how our podiatrists, can provide effective results with the objective of eliminating the fungal infection underneath your toenails.

Please make an appointment today by calling our office at (516) 825-3860 and don’t hesitate to fill out our appointment request form.

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