Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is a common fungal infection that can affect both fingernails and toenails. It can lead to discolouration, thickening and deformation of the nails, and can be both painful and embarrassing.
At Dr.Dropin, we offer treatment of nail fungus with laser, a modern and gentle method that gives good results.
Read on to learn more about nail fungus.
Book a dermatologist appointmentBook laser appointmentSymptoms of nail fungus can vary somewhat, but it is common for the nail to take on a yellowish tinge, for it to become deformed and eventually for the nail to loosen completely. Nail fungus typically occurs in older people, in people with a weakened immune system and in people who, for various reasons, walk a lot in tight and damp footwear.
Although nail fungus is not dangerous for most people, for many it will be experienced as both unpleasant and embarrassing, and then it will be necessary to get treatment to get rid of the problem. Another good reason to get treatment, and ideally as soon as possible, is that a lack of treatment can cause the nail fungus to spread to several nails over time and/or cause an infection in the skin between the nails.
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The most commonly used treatments against nail fungus are tablets or local treatment in the form of cream or nail polish.
Medical nail varnish will be most appropriate in cases where the nail fungus has had a limited spread, while tablets will be appropriate when larger parts of the nail have been infected.
In both cases, the goal is for the drugs to kill the fungus so that the new nail that grows out can grow normally, but it is often very difficult to get the drugs to penetrate the nail.
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Another relatively new method that has proven to work well is laser treatment. The laser can then either be used alone or in combination with local treatment. The laser treatment itself is quick, simple and relatively painless. The treatment usually has to be repeated around 4 times with 3 weeks between each treatment. Even after treatment, you will not be able to see the result straight away, because the nail must be given time to grow back. This can take between 6 and 18 months, depending on the size of the nail.
If you are unsure whether or not to have a laser treatment, we recommend a consultation with a dermatologist to assess your nail.
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Tired of nail fungus? Book an appointment for laser treatment with Dr. Dropin today.
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