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TOENAIL LASER TREATMENT
TREAT YOUR PROBLEM TOENAILS SAFELY AND PAINLESSLY
WITH THE NEW FOOTLASER
This new patented laser technology zaps the
organisms that cause problem toenails.
The gentle laser light works through the nail.
•Safe.
•No side effects.
•Does not harm the nail or skin.
•Painless-no anesthesia needed.
•Usually only one treatment required.
•Shoes and nail polish can be worn
immediately after treatment.
•Highly effective
Problem Nails
A infection of the toenail, also known as onychomycosis, is one of the most common
dermatologic disorders affecting the foot.
Whereas Ringworn is a dermatophyte
infection of the skin, onychomycosis is a
dermatophyte infection of the nail. The
disease is characterized by a thickening of the
toenail plate, debris under the toenail, a
lifting of the leading edge of the nail, a
change in nail color and occasionally an odor.
Patients complain that toenail is ugly
and embarrassing. This condition is often
ignored because the infection can be present for
years without causing any pain.
If ignored, the infection can spread to other
toenails, the skin on the feet (ringworm or
tinea pedis) and even the fingernails. Severe
cases can impair one's ability to walk or lead
to painful ingrown toenails. Secondary bacterial
infections may occur on or around the toenail
plate.
Contributing factors for developing problem nail infection include:
•A history of athlete's foot
•Injury to the nail bed
•Sports/ shoe trauma
•Excessive perspiration
•Diabetes
•Circulatory problems
•Immune-deficiency conditions
The best offense is a good defense.
Prevention is key to avoiding infection.
Prevention tips include:
Proper hygiene, i.e. washing the feet with soap
and water.
Dry thoroughly; use powder as a drying agent.
Daily inspection of the feet and toes.
Shower shoes should be worn when possible in
public areas.
Wear shoes that are breathable.
Bring your own instruments/ nail polish to a
pedicurist.
Treatments for Problem Nails
Historically, treatments for problem nails
included topical medications, oral agents
(pills) or surgical removal of the nail plate.
The topical medications were largely
ineffective. Oral agents have been known to
affect the liver and blood tests needed to be
monitored to prevent damage. Removal of the nail
plate was painful and debilitating.
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