What Causes Toenail Fungus?

Dr. Neda Arjomandi directs the Laguna Wood Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA. Toenail fungus is only one of the many foot-related conditions they diagnose and treat.

Laguna Hills is fortunate to have such experienced, highly educated, skilled, licensed, and board-certified foot doctors. We advocate for safe and non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment options when possible.

Our doctors embrace education and are always ready to care for, treat, and inform their patients regarding foot issues, such as toenail fungus. Our doctors welcome their patients' questions and take the time to answer them.

Understanding Toenail Fungus

Infections on any part of the body are nothing to ignore, including infections of the toenails or fungal infections of the toenails. This infection creates a thick toenail that becomes soft and painful.

It is easy to identify a fungal infection of your nail because your toenail may likely,

• Turn white or yellow
• Becomes brittle
• Develops jagged edges
• Becomes thick
• Separates from the nail bed
• Becomes distorted in shape

You want to hide your toes because a fungal infection creates unsightly nails. While there is a trove of over-the-counter nail fungus treatments, it is best to visit our doctors for diagnosis and treatment because this infection is hard to treat, and you may be wasting your hard-earned money with over-the-counter medicines. 

Our doctors offer a treatment involving a laser procedure. All patients react to treatments differently. While one patient may have one treatment to get rid of nail fungus, another patient may need repeated treatments to see successful removal of the infections. 

You can wear your shoes comfortably after a laser treatment.

Our FDA-approved Yag laser treatments require no anesthesia and are pain-free, quick, safe, non-invasive, and show one of the highest levels of successful treatments. Our doctor targets the complete nail; the laser does not destroy healthy surrounding tissue. Our doctor may apply medication to the nail, trim, remove, and file fungal areas of the following laser treatment.

Remove Toenail Fungus Now

If you have symptoms of toenail fungus infection, please get in touch with Dr. Arjomandi at Laguna Woods Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA, at (949) 581-2520 and schedule your appointment for removal of toenail fungus.

We provide multiple services to our patients to help keep their feet healthy. Your feet have carried you many miles, and you have many more miles to put on those feet. We cannot stress the importance of taking excellent care of your feet; you only get one chance to keep your feet healthy and in the best shape possible.