Laser Fungal Nail Treatment & Therapy
Get the best fungal nail treatment at The Perth Podiatrists.
Do you have fungal nails? Are you tired of having unattractive and discoloured nails? We can help. Research shows that laser fungal nail treatment, called Fungal Nail Laser Therapy, is 70% – 83% effective, providing a convenient treatment modality with no side effects.
What causes fungal nails?
The cause of these unsightly nails is fungal spores growing in the nail called dermatophytes, which feed of the keratin in the nail. This causes the nail to thicken and crumble, and eventually permanent loss of the toenail. The medical term is onychomycosis, and it affects over 10% of the Australian population — so if you have fungal nails, you aren’t alone!
Fungal nails are commonly contracted from swimming pools, gym showers, public areas, soils, contaminated footwear or by using nail clippers that are contaminated. For example, unsterilised equipment at nail bars and salons is a common cause of infections. Fungal nails can spread through direct contact from person to person.
How do I know if I have fungal nails?
Common signs of a fungal nail infection include a yellowish-white discolouration, lifting, thickening, crumbling toenails and occasionally tissue infections. Treatment and eradication of fungal spores is difficult, so early detection and treatment at The Perth Podiatrists will result in better success rates.
Fungal nail treatment options
Antifungal solutions.
The application of topical antifungal nail solutions daily for 4 – 6 months is an effective non-invasive treatment for fungal nails. However, please note that over-the-counter topical antifungal nail solutions, applied daily, do not penetrate the nail and have poor results. We supply a compounded antifungal nail solution that softens and penetrates the nail with much better results.
Debridement.
Debridement is a medical or surgical procedure used to remove damaged, infected, or dead tissue from the nail site. The goal of debridement is to promote the healing process by creating a clean and healthy environment for new tissue growth. Debridement of the affected nail or nails monthly — followed by a compounded antifungal nail solution — achieves improved success rates than with no debridement.
Oral antifungal tablets.
Oral antifungal tablets can be taken daily for three months to help with fungal nails. However, this may have serious side effects on liver function and health so we generally do not recommend this as a treatment option.
Nail removal.
Surgical removal of the nail or nails has the normal risks associated with surgery (such as minimal pain) but significantly reduces the risk recurrent of fungal nail infections.
Fungal Nail Laser Therapy
We perform a laser fungal nail treatment called Fungal Nail Laser Therapy, which is the best nail fungal treatment. Research shows this treatment has a 70% – 83% success rate, make it an effective and convenient treatment modality with no side effects. With such a high success rate, zero side effects, and no need for topical treatments, Laser Fungal Nail Therapy is the treatment we most recommend.
More on Fungal Nail Laser Therapy
We’re pleased to offer an advanced laser fungal nail treatment at The Perth Podiatrists in Glengarry.
We use the Fox Laser — a class 4 medical laser manufactured by A.R.C. This is our safest, most successful treatment option which negates the need for topical nail solutions and potentially harmful oral antifungal tablets.
How last fungal nail treatment works at The Perth Podiatrist.
The Fox or ‘hot’ laser uses thermal energy to penetrate the infected nail and produce heat at the site of infection to kill the fungal cells and its spores. Specifically, this involves passing a laser light around and over the nail until an adequate amount of laser energy has been applied to each nail, creating a warm feeling in the nail and nail bed.
Being completely pain-free, no local anaesthetic is required. There is also no recovery time or downtime required, and no side effects! The appearance of the nail will require several months to improve as the new nail grows out.
Your consultation.
Your initial consultation comprises a complete assessment of toenails and medical history to ensure you are a suitable candidate for laser treatment (unfortunately, if you have peripheral neuropathy, Fungal Nail Laser Therapy is not suitable).
Typically, two or three laser treatments are required three to four weeks apart. The number of laser sessions required varies depending on the severity of the infection, the number of nails affected, and your general health. This will all be discussed with you during your consultation.
Benefits of Fungal Nail Laser Therapy.
No downtime afterwards.
Completely painless.
You can paint nails immediately afterwards.
No bandaging or daily applications of creams are required (unless advised by your treating podiatrist).
No drugs required during or after.
A success rate of 70% – 83%.
Book your laser fungal nail treatment at our Duncraig location.
For the best fungal nail treatment in Perth, visit The Perth Podiatrists. Laser Fungal Nail Therapy is exclusively offered at our Duncraig location. To get started, book a consultation.