Treating Toenail Fungus Through Laser Removal Therapy

Find out when to consider laser therapy to remove toenail fungus.

You’ve tried every over-the-counter treatment and remedy to eliminate your toenail fungal infection, yet it just doesn’t seem to go away. Sound familiar? A toenail fungal infection is a common problem that can be challenging to treat on your own. This is where our Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist Dr. Neda Arjomandi can help. When at-home treatment isn’t working, it’s time to ask us about laser toenail fungus removal. 

Treating Toenail Fungus Through Laser Removal Therapy

Treating a toenail fungus can be challenging, and most topical treatments aren’t effective enough. Furthermore, some patients experience side effects with oral antifungal medication or cannot take it due to certain health conditions or other medications. The good news is that laser therapy provides patients of all ages with a fast, painless and effective way to get rid of toenail fungus.

The Benefits of Toenail Laser Therapy

Toenail fungus laser removal treatment is a top choice for our Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist and a popular treatment option for our patients because of these benefits,

• A fast, effective treatment that usually takes no more than 30 minutes
• It’s FDA-approved to treat toenail fungus
• There are no side effects or complications
• There is no recovery period (you can go back to your routine immediately)
• Treatment is painless and non-invasive (requires no anesthesia or incisions)
• Most fungal infections are cured in just a single session
• It can be an excellent option for those with persistent or severe fungal infections

Instead of relying on certain medications every day for weeks, this cutting-edge laser system allows our podiatrists to treat most cases of toenail fungus in just a single session. Of course, it will still take months for the nail to grow out clear. Since there is a chance for re-infection after treatment, taking the necessary precautions is essential to reduce your risk for future fungal infections. These precautions include,

• Washing feet daily and drying them thoroughly
• Removing wet socks and shoes immediately
• Never wear the same shoes two days in a row
• Wearing synthetic socks that wick moisture from the feet
• Not applying nail polish to the affected nail, as this can exacerbate infections
• Using talcum powder in socks and shoes if your feet are prone to sweating
• Wearing sandals or protective shoes in locker rooms, gym bathrooms and showers, and public swimming pools

If you are interested in turning to our Laguna Hills, CA, podiatrist for laser toenail fungus removal, call Laguna Woods Podiatry Group at (949) 581-2520.