Nail fungus is a condition that is common and begins as a yellow or white spot under the tip of the toenail. The deeper the fungal infection goes, the more likely it is that the nail will be discolored, thickened and may even crumble towards the edge. It is able to affect a number of nails but not all. For the residents of Vancouver laser fungus treatment involves various options.
The doctor will first examine the nails. He will scrape debris under the nails and send it for identification of the type of fungus causing the infection. This is usually done in a lab. There are various conditions that may mimic fungal infection of the nails. Similarly, there is likelihood of such microorganisms as bacteria or yeast infecting the nails. By knowing what the cause of the infection is, it will become easy to know the best technique of treatment.
People that have tried self-care strategies and medications and not gotten any success will have to try a combination of prescription drugs. As concerns medications, the use of oral anti-fungal drugs will be an option. These drugs will ensure new nails grow in a slow way while replacing sections that are infected. The drugs are taken for 6 to 12 weeks. Nevertheless, the outcome will not be seen until the nail has completely grown.
The rate of success of the treatment with the drugs tends to be lower in those over 65 years old. The success rate will increase if oral and topical anti-fungal therapies are combined. There is also a medicated nail cream that can be used. This is rubbed into infected nails after they have been soaked. The creams will be better effective if the nails are first thinned. Thinning helps the medication to seep through the hard surface of the nail.
Surgical treatment is an option as well. Removing the nails is one of the surgical options. Nail removal is suggested in instances when the infection is very painful. A new nail re-grows in its place. The growth is however very slow and takes as much as one year to fully grow. Patience will be required.
The nail will improve if light and laser based therapies are used. These however tend to be expensive and inaccessible to most persons. They are also not covered by insurance in most cases. Lifestyle and home remedies are one of the good options to be used from home. Nail trimming and thinning is an option. This practice reduces pain by reducing pressure on nails. Trimming before application of anti-fungal enables deeper seeping of the drug into inner layers.
Before getting to thin or trim nails, they should be softened. This is done by first applying urea cream to the nails, covering them using a bandage and then washing off the urea with soap and water. The procedure is repeated until they are soft.
The skin around nails is protected with petroleum jelly during the process. People with conditions that cause poor blood flow to their feet and are thus not able to trim the nails should consult a health care provider. They will help with the trimming.
The doctor will first examine the nails. He will scrape debris under the nails and send it for identification of the type of fungus causing the infection. This is usually done in a lab. There are various conditions that may mimic fungal infection of the nails. Similarly, there is likelihood of such microorganisms as bacteria or yeast infecting the nails. By knowing what the cause of the infection is, it will become easy to know the best technique of treatment.
People that have tried self-care strategies and medications and not gotten any success will have to try a combination of prescription drugs. As concerns medications, the use of oral anti-fungal drugs will be an option. These drugs will ensure new nails grow in a slow way while replacing sections that are infected. The drugs are taken for 6 to 12 weeks. Nevertheless, the outcome will not be seen until the nail has completely grown.
The rate of success of the treatment with the drugs tends to be lower in those over 65 years old. The success rate will increase if oral and topical anti-fungal therapies are combined. There is also a medicated nail cream that can be used. This is rubbed into infected nails after they have been soaked. The creams will be better effective if the nails are first thinned. Thinning helps the medication to seep through the hard surface of the nail.
Surgical treatment is an option as well. Removing the nails is one of the surgical options. Nail removal is suggested in instances when the infection is very painful. A new nail re-grows in its place. The growth is however very slow and takes as much as one year to fully grow. Patience will be required.
The nail will improve if light and laser based therapies are used. These however tend to be expensive and inaccessible to most persons. They are also not covered by insurance in most cases. Lifestyle and home remedies are one of the good options to be used from home. Nail trimming and thinning is an option. This practice reduces pain by reducing pressure on nails. Trimming before application of anti-fungal enables deeper seeping of the drug into inner layers.
Before getting to thin or trim nails, they should be softened. This is done by first applying urea cream to the nails, covering them using a bandage and then washing off the urea with soap and water. The procedure is repeated until they are soft.
The skin around nails is protected with petroleum jelly during the process. People with conditions that cause poor blood flow to their feet and are thus not able to trim the nails should consult a health care provider. They will help with the trimming.
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