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Laser Toenail Treatment-The New Way to Zap Fungus
Laser toenail treatment may be the new and painless way to get rid of annoying toenail fungus. Although this procedure is fairly new when it comes to nail fungus, the use of “lasers” (acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) in various medical treatments has been around for quite some time.
PathoLase, Inc, makers of the PinPointe Foot Laser System says the treatment is 88% effective.
Every year, close to 35 million people in the United States suffer from cracked, yellow, infected toenails caused by a small organism called a dermatophyte. It is a real problem and one that some people carry around for many years before finding a solution.
Most people that have toenail fungus elect to ignore it since it is normally a cosmetic issue and not one that generally threatens your health. Those that decide to get rid of it quickly find out that the task is not that simple. Home remedies like Vicks Vaporub, Listerine, and others seldom complete the job.
When it comes to most oral solutions and prescriptions, consumers are hesitant due to some potential dangers with the liver and other organs.
The other major issue, and one that makes the fungus so hard to kill is that it is normally under the nail and difficult to reach. That is why some sufferers will love the concept of laser toenail treatment.
Basically, laser toenail treatment utilizes a specialized laser that is able to pass light through the nail’s surface without damage to the skin or nails and kill the fungus directly. The process can be completed in one trip to your doctor’s office and you don’t have to worry about side effects, longterm visits, or prescriptions.
The downside of this new treatment is that it may cost you anywhere from $800-$1200 and not all podiatrists have access to the lasers.
If you are tired of dealing with the pain of toenail fungus, and the embarrassment of not being able to comfortably wear sandals in public, laser toenail treatment may be a great option.
If price is a major issue for you, there are reliable products on the market that are successful in killing off nail fungus without the high cost of lasers, or the dangers of drugs.
