Having fungus grow under your toenails is unsightly and embarrassing, but you can fight back with a laser treatment for toenail fungus from your foot doctor at Premier Podiatry in Clifton, NJ. A quick procedure, it starts killing the fungus painlessly. To set up an evaluation and treatment, call Dr. Velimir Petkov at his northern New Jersey office to see if you qualify for laser therapy for toenail fungus.
Why Toenail Fungus Occurs and How It Spreads
Toenail fungus is often highly contagious, and it usually spreads in warm, dark, moist environments like inside your socks and shoes. It’s common to see toenail fungus within the same family, as family members are in close contact with one another and use the same bathroom. Due to the stigma attached and the threat of spreading infection, most sufferers tend to keep it a secret.
Traditional Treatments vs. Laser Therapy
Before laser therapy for toenail fungus, topical ointments and antifungal medicines were usually the go-to treatment options. But these methods have a very low effective rate, and some of the medications caused liver and kidney problems. Unlike the older treatments for fungus, the laser toenail fungus procedure has an 80 percent success rate, especially in the hands of Dr. Velimir Petkov, the foot doctor at Premier Podiatry in Passaic County, New Jersey.
The Benefits of Laser Therapy
From the very first treatment session, you notice a vast improvement in your symptoms. Toenail fungus often shows up with symptoms that include:
- Discoloration or yellowing of your toenails
- Unsightly and crooked toenails
- Thick and rough nails
- Crusty toenails that crumble to the touch
- A toenail that comes out of the nail bed
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Contact Premier Podiatry today to receive more information or to schedule an appointment by calling our office number +1 (973) 315-5555.
