laser removal of toenail fungus

Nail fungus also known as Onychomycosis is very common but hard to treat because of the location of the fungus that happens to be under the nails. There are different ways to treat this infection, but recent studies suggest that using both topical and oral anti fungal medications at same time yields better result.

This is caused by toenail fungus. These are fungi (called (dermatophytes) that are in the environment and infect the nails, hair and skin. The toenails get infected by walking in a gym barefoot, or wearing someone elses shoes, having moist feet and then getting in a shower where someone else had athletes foot. Breaking a toenail will make you more susceptible if you never were before. Since you already have these toenails infected you can take a drug called Lamisil (there is generic pill too).

Nail fungus also known as Onychomycosis is very common but hard to treat because of the location of the fungus that happens to be under the nails. There are different ways to treat this infection, but recent studies suggest that using both topical and oral anti fungal medications at same time yields better result.

I'm 34 year old healthy male who sufferes from bad toenail fungus for years that is beginning to become painful. I've been prescribed Terbanfile Oral 250 mg QD as a treatment by a dermatologist for a 90 day treatment. My PCP has told me there are possible risks/benefits which I was somewhat aware of and am researching further before proceeding. The scariest thing he told me is that terbafine can cause "irreversible" damage which I assumed was to the liver.

Even with high chlorine levels I started seeing a slime in the water and on checking the filter it was almost stopped up with this clear slime. Was this from toenail fungus? Can the toenail fungus thrive in water temps up to 105 f?

I too have toenail fungus on both big toes & for many years. Have had one of them removed just to have it grow back the same after 2 removals. From my understanding one must use both an oral med along with a topical med if it is truly toenail fungus. I suffer from multiple skin cancers & have had 6 surgeries in 6 weeks with about a year more to go as I also have RA & thus a lousy healing & immune system.

When my son was 2 years old he was diagnosed with a mild form of hand foot mouth disease. It went away on its own, but shortly after (1-2 months) he developed what we thought was fungus of some sort on the big right toenail. The nail has essentially split in half and has raised ridges and dead skin type of feel look to it. We thought this was the result of the hand food mouth disease.

Toby, You are correct, this does sound like a toenail fungal infection. Fungus may turn a toenail yellow, brown and sometimes black. The nail may become thickened with fungal debris growing underneath. The fungus likes to grow under the nail lifting it up so yes it is common for it to detach. There are other things that may mimic a fungal infection. Trauma itself can cause toenails to have similar changes as can a yeast infection.

It sounds like you have toenail fungus. You need to take an antifungal medicine orally (Lamisil) for 3 months and you will lose the nail(s). The natural remedies don't work to my knowledge as you have penetrate the nail and the other drugs don't do that.

) I went to the dermatologist with my son yesterday, and he told me to file the side of my nail with the fungus all the way down, he said in order to get rid of the fungus that's in my nail, I have to get rid of that part of my nail. Is this true? I also think I have a fungus on one of my toenails. I dropped something extremely heavy on my foot about two years ago, and lost the nail, it grew back fine. But then about a year ago, my toe started hurting badly.

is hep c and fungal infections of the toenail associated in anyway?

I've been treating my toenail fungus, but as I treat it… it's getting white and really dry, it has lines on the toe nails too. Is that because of the medication I'm putting on my toenails?

Have you looked in to laser treatment for the fungus. It is safe and effective if the toenail is not too thickened. Lames il is a tough drug on the liver.

I also want to say that my doctor did take a sample from my nail, had it tested and it came back positive for Onychomycosis.

There seems to be a grouping of around 5 black dots surrounded by a lighter brown circle under my big toenail. It’s diameter is about 1/4 of an inch. It is not painful and it is close to the center of my toenail. Any clues to what it might be? Thank you.

infection and injury. The most common cause of toenail loss is a contagious fungal infection cause by various types of dermatophytes, which are fungi that feed upon the keratin found in the skin and nails. Dermatophytes can also affect the skin, resulting in athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis. The problem with this is that in a warm, moist environment—i.e., the environment found in shoes and socks—the infection can spread rapidly and transfer to the toenails, resulting in onychomycosis.

Ok so I had a pedicure almost 3wks ago and went back to get the polish changed when I noticed that about half of my big toenail is green. Fungus!!! So I yelled WTF to the lady. I've always gone to this same place. She told me it was common during the summer. Could this affect the baby??

mine isnly at the tip of the toenail.

So my nail edges look yellow. I've heard that yellow nails can be indicative of health problems. I also have yellow toenails but I went to the dermatologist and she said I had a toenail fungus. I was prescribed terbinafine for my toenails and have been on it for a week. But she didn't really check my finger nails. My nails have been like that for a while though.

Sounds like toenail fungus. Unfortunately the drugs that take care of it (lamasil and sporanox) are really harsh on your liver. Show your doc next time you're in the office. I wouldn't make a special trip unless its really bothering you. Meanwhile, don't file those nails, that spreads the fungus. It takes a long time to get rid of it. Good luck.

lmao. Oh boy, do I need a pedicure..lol. No toenail fungus though. Oh, you made me laugh so hard...thanks R.!!

I've been battling toenail fungus for over 6 years .. any advice that actually works? I've tried everything .. vinegar, clorox, all of the Rx creams .. frustrated and tired of it, and embarrased to go barefoot or with sandals.

I also have trush and occasional toenail fungus. Could this still be hiv even though these symptoms appeared three months after a possible exposure ?

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