How do I know I have toenail fungus?
Toenail fungus can show up as yellowed, disfigured, and cracked nails. You may also experience:
- White spots on the nail surface
- A nail that has separated from the from the skin underneath
- A soft and powdery nail surface
- Brittle or thickened nails
- Yellow streaks under the nails
Toenail fungus can make you self-conscious about the look of your feet and can make certain shoes uncomfortable to wear.
What puts me at risk of developing toenail fungus?
Nail fungus develops when you’re exposed to a pathogen. If you’ve had nail trauma, worn shoes that are too tight, or are in poor health, you’re more vulnerable to this pathogen. You can be exposed from community showers or public bathing areas, such as a pool.
The infection penetrates underneath and inside the nail, making toenail fungus notoriously hard to treat. Topical treatments are usually ineffective in fully reaching the infection.
How does Alma Harmony XL technology work on toenail fungus?
The Q-switch gets to the source of your toenail infection by targeting the fungus that is located deep beneath the nail plate. There are no harmful effects on healthy tissue. The energy of the laser precisely addresses all fungus, bacteria, and viruses underneath the toenail and in the nailbed.
A laser toenail fungus treatment takes less than 10 minutes per foot to perform. In most instances, you require five to seven treatment sessions.
What results can I expect following toenail fungus treatment?
You see an immediate improvement in your nail color and nail appearance after your first session. Overtime, a clear, healthy nail grows in. The laser treatments also discourages the recurrence of the fungal infection.
You experience no downtime following laser treatment and can walk out of the clinic immediately following. You may also apply nail polish afterward.
Does laser treatment for toenail fungus hurt?
Laser treatment for toenail fungus causes some warmth and pinprick sensations but isn’t painful. Most people tolerate the sessions well and report no adverse side effects.
If you have discolored, brittle toenails that suggest toenail fungus, seek laser treatment today from Laser Center of Milford to finally achieve clear, healthy nails that cause no pain or embarrassment.
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