Given all the negative aspects of traditional toenail fungus treatments it s a very good thing that a relatively new approach provides markedly better results than either ointments or oral medication.
Toenail fungus after laser treatment.
Getting rid of toenail fungus with laser therapy.
Results of a prospective randomized controlled trial.
The healthy toenail typically grows out at a rate of about 1mm per month.
Laser procedures are an fda approved treatment for toenail fungus a nail disorder that according to the cleveland clinic affects nearly 20 of the u s.
At this time we have found that it is not in your best interest to seek laser treatment and we will continue to offer traditional treatments for toenail fungus.
Also known as onychomycosis toenail fungus can make nails turn thick change their color and shape and make them crumbly and even painful.
Although the fungus is effectively killed by the laser at the time of treatment the toenail still has to grow out.
Let s say that you got the laser treatment done to get rid of your nail fungus.
However while the laser does kill the fungus that is present at the time on your nails there are some steps that you need to take to ensure that you do not get reinfected.
Treating onychomycosis with the short pulsed 1064 nm nd yag laser.
How fast will i see results after the laser toenail fungus treatment.
You re already on your way to be rid of your fungus.
If the nail is only 1 4 involved it will probably look clear and healthy in about 3 4.