What is Foot Fungus?

Foot fungi refer to fungal infections that impact the feet. These infections can affect the outer layers of the skin, hair, and nails.

10 percent of adults, approximately 23 million people, suffer from toenail fungus infection. But unfortunately, the treatments that have been around a while — oral medications and topical creams — often don’t really do the trick. The fungus usually comes back within 12 months.

Benefits to Laser Removal

Since these treatments are lacking, people began looking for fungus alternative treatments. Enter laser therapy. Topical creams usually must be applied for months, sometimes even years. Laser treatment, on the other hand, usually takes just a few session. 

Effectiveness: Laser toenail fungus removal is highly effective at treating toenail fungus, with success rates of up to 90% reported in clinical studies.

1. Non-invasive: Unlike some other treatments, laser toenail fungus removal is non-invasive and does not require any incisions or needles.

2. No downtime: The procedure is quick and requires no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately after treatment.

3. Long-lasting results: Unlike topical treatments that may need to be applied daily for months or years, laser toenail fungus removal provides long-lasting results with just one or a few treatments.

4. Helps prevent further infection: Treating toenail fungus with laser removal can help prevent further infection and the spread of the fungus to other nails or areas of the body.

5. Suitable for most patients: Laser toenail fungus removal is suitable for most patients, including those with diabetes or compromised immune systems, who may not be able to tolerate other treatments.

What are the Causes?

• excessive sweating

• footwear that covers the entire foot, such as heavy boots or sports shoes

• underlying health conditions, such as diabetes

• certain medication that suppress the immune system

• hot and humid environments

• walking barefoot in public areas, such as changing rooms

• wearing socks and shows with poor ventilation

• prolonged exposure to water

• previous injury to the nail

• inflammatory diseases of the nail

How Does Laser Fungus Removal Work?

The laser therapy device shines a laser light into the toenail, penetrating down on, in, and through the nail to reach the fungus. It “vaporizes the fungus.” The laser device is set at a certain wavelength that only the fungus will absorb. When it penetrates the fungus, it destroys it. It also leaves the skin and tissue around the fungus alone.

Among other reasons, laser removal is better than other therapies because it is safe. It doesn’t have any of the side effects that come with the antifungals. It also doesn’t have the drug interactions that the oral antifungals can have.