Laser treatment of nail fungus

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails that causes cosmetic problems in people.

Infection can occur from shoes, sponges, scissors in baths, saunas, gyms, swimming pools. It is more common in women than in men because the narrow shoes they wear compress and damage the nails. It occurs mostly in elderly people, because they have poor peripheral blood circulation and more dystrophic changes and traumas in the nails.

Symptoms of onychomycosis:

• change in the color and shape of the nail;
• the formation of a white or yellow spot, separation of the nail from yeast;

Treatment of onychomycosis:

• taking antifungal drugs;
• use of local medicines (ointment, cream, lotion, drops, varnish, etc.);
• laser treatment;

Laser treatment of onychomycosis:

Neodymium laser ensures that the radiation penetrates both into the nail itself and up to the nail fungus. As a result, fungi are destroyed and complete sterilization occurs. Usually 8-15 sessions are needed. Break between procedures - 1 week. The procedure is painless, there may be a feeling of warmth and slight tingling. At the request of the patient, local anesthesia can also be used.

Complete healing occurs when the diseased nail is completely replaced by a healthy nail.