In our last blog we talked about Fungal infections of the nail (onychomycosis). We wanted to continue on this subject because we feel like this is an important subject!
Fungal infections are deep
beneath the surface of the nail. They can
cause your nails to appear thick discolored and brittle. Nail fungus is a
contagious infection caused by more than 200 different types of fungus molds
and yeast. It is usually picked up by
walking barefoot on a contaminated floor such as a hotel or locker room. It usually begins as athletes foot on the
skin, which eventually infects the nail. It is a localized infection of the nail
and its underlying skin, so it normally does not spread to other parts of the
body.
Fungus loves warm moist environments. You’re gym sneakers
are a 5 star resort for the family fungi vacation. If you have sweaty feet, you
are creating a haven in your shoes and socks for fungus to multiply. A
podiatrist can offer several treatments for excessive foot sweating and will
help decrease the nasty growth from spreading. It is also suggested to change
your socks twice a day and to alternate shoes so as to not wear the same pair
two days in a row and thus allowing them to dry and air out.
The fungus that grows under our toenails also grows in our
shoes, showers, floors, soil, and almost everywhere you walk. Thus,
reoccurrence after the oral medication can be very common. It is important to
take preventative measures to keep fungus out of your toenails! There are a
number of products that kill fungus in your shoes and on your feet. Using these
products weekly after your toenail fungus is gone can help decrease the risk of
seeing those ugly toenails.
People unwittingly put themselves at risk by wearing old
shoes without socks and mistakenly believe nail fungus cannot reoccur. It can easily return if proper preventative
steps are not followed.
Fortunately, there is treatment, but not with household
products. Also know that topical
medications only work in a small percentage of cases at a very early stage of
the infection. There are also pills that
are only available through your doctor that also can help but can cause side
effects and/or drug interactions.
The best choice to rid of that pesky fungus is The Gold
Series Laser because it is a fast and effective tool to treat toenail fungus.
The Gold Series Laser is pain free and requires no recovery
time. You can walk in and walk right
out! The procedure takes 15 minutes to treat toes on both feet.
How does the laser work?
The laser kills the fungus that lives in and under the
toenail. The laser light passes through
the toenail without causing damage to the nail or the surrounding skin. At the time of the procedure the toenail will
not become instantly clear because it takes time for the nail to grow out.
Are you ready for a solution that works? Ask your podiatrist
for more info today! The Gold Series Diode Laser!
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