Benefits of *LASER treatment for nail fungus

Nail fungal disease - persistent and may portray a negative self-image.
Fungal nail disease (onychomycosis), is an infection located in the toenails, caused by a group of fungi are dermatophytes, yeast, and mold that feed on nail keratin, a structural protein within your nails.
Unsightly

• Thickened
• Brittle
• Crumbly
• Ragged
• Distorted shape

Discoloured

• Greeny-yellow colour
• White or yellow patches
• Dull, with no shine
• A dark colour, caused by debris building up under your nail

If left untreated, the infection may eventually destroy the nail and the nail bed, and may become painful. Walking and wearing shoes may become uncomfortable.
Several conditions and factors may predispose your nails and make you more at risk for developing fungal toenails.

• Diabetes and AIDS affect the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to fight the infection.
• Decreased or poor circulation to the toes can also reduce the ability to fight off infection.
• Aging is a large factor for this condition as the nails become more brittle and take longer to grow. They also become thicker. Diminished circulation is also common in older age.
• Humid or moist environments -feet may become wet and don’t allow to air out and dry.
• If you have other fungal or bacterial infections, such as athlete’s foot.
• Fungal infections are highly contagious, and can spread from toe to toe, as well as from skin to nail (and vice-versa).

This type of infection will not resolve by itself, and an untreated infection will only worsen over time.

Though few people like to discuss the condition, it is very common.
Until recently, the treatment options for this stubborn infection of the toenails have been limited to topical and oral medications.
The rate of success with these treatments varies, and common prescription medications like Lamisil, Sporanox come with potentially risky side effects (oral medications have the potential to elevate liver enzymes and can cause liver damage); and surgery to remove the nail; neither is comfortable for the millions suffering with nail fungus.
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Lasers are revolutionizing the treatment of fungal toenails.
Of course, it takes 6-12 months for the patient to see resolution once the new nail has time to grow.

What are the benefits of laser treatment for fungal nails?
The NeoV Laser treatment is virtually painless, and there are no side effects.
Patients see results because the laser goes through and beneath the toenail, and destroys the fungi where it lives, not only in the nail plate but also in the bed of the nail.
The focused light of the laser disrupts the protein of the microscopic fungi without damaging healthy tissue.
Creams and oral drugs cannot reach the infection at its source, which explains their limited effectiveness.

Even when medications work, it can take months and multiple rounds of risky pills that are linked to potential serious side effects.
Liver and kidney damage and even death have been reported.
All you need to successfully treat this type of fungal infection are three initial treatments in our office.
It’s an easy choice, and one that will have you showing off your toenails.

Is laser treatment safe and effective?
free toenails. term health damage.
Laser treatment is proving to be our best option.

What are the benefits of using laser treatment over drug treatment?
Oral antifungal medications are toxic, and may cause serious medical complications.
As a result, patients that are taking these medications go through routine blood tests to make sure their liver is not damaged during the treatment.

Laser treatment is completely drug free, it does not impose all the health risks associated with the oral antifungal medications.
There are NO adverse reactions, injuries, or known side effects from use of lasers to treat a toenail fungus infection.
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