12月06 How to cure nail fungus
What is nail fungus
Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. It can affect several nails.
If your condition is mild and not bothering you, you may not need treatment. If your nail fungus is painful and has caused thickened nails, self-care steps and medications may help. But even if treatment is successful, nail fungus often comes back.
Nail fungus is also called onychomycosis .When fungus infects the areas between your toes and the skin of your feet.
Symptoms and Causes
With onychomycosis, the visible changes of the toenail are usually gradual and tend to worsen over time.
Symptoms can include:
- Yellow, white, or brown discoloration of the affected toenail
- Flaky debris under or on the nail
- Onycholysis: detachment of the nail from the nail bed below
- Thickening of the nail or a change in texture
- Changes in the shape of the nail, such as an increase in curvature
There are several types of fungus that can cause onychomycosis, and the condition may develop after trauma to the foot or as a complication of athlete’s foot.
How It Works with laser device
Laser devices emit pulses of energy that impart heat to tissue such as nails and skin. The laser energy penetrates through the toenail to the nail bed where the fungus is likely also present.
The laser is believed to exert antifungal activity by killing the mold or fungal organisms. When these microbes absorb the heat, they are destroyed. Pulsing the laser or using selected wavelengths helps minimize heat on the skin, which reduces the risk of bleeding and pain.
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