Effective Laser Toenail Infection Treatment in Windsor
Count on Complete Foot Care & Orthotic Centre for a full range of laser treatments designed to help you battle toe fungus.
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common condition estimated to affect up to 10% of the population worldwide. It can cause nails to become yellow or discoloured. As the infection advances, the nail can become thick, brittle and separate from the nail bed. It can also cause pain when wearing shoes or walking. This page provides information about the causes of nail infections and available treatment options. The benefits, disadvantages and risks of each treatment are discussed. You should discuss your medical condition and treatment with your Foot Specialist. If you need nail infection treatment in Windsor, reach out to Complete Foot Care & Orthotic Centre.
What Causes Nail Infection?
Dermatophytes are the fungi most commonly responsible for causing this condition. They are specialized organisms that live off keratin, which is the main component of nails and skin. The most common fungi that cause nail infection disease are Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Candida albicans. Everyone is at risk for infection because fungus is present everywhere in the environment.
Where Does Nail Infection Come From?
Nail infection is caused by contact with dermatophytes, which are everywhere in our environment. Common sources of infection include swimming pools, public showers, gyms and nail spas. Tight-fitting shoes and nail trauma can also lead to infection. Genetic susceptibility, poor health and increasing age are also factors that increase the risk of nail infection.
What Are the Symptoms of Nail Infection?
You may suffer from nail infection (onychomycosis) if you have one or more of the following symptoms:
What Treatments Are Available for Nail Infections?
Current treatment options for nail infection include oral drugs, topical drugs and laser. No single treatment is effective in all patients and there are risks and benefits associated with each one. Be sure to discuss all your treatment options with your foot specialist.
Are There Any Clinical Studies?
In clinical studies, 70-90% patients treated for toenail fungus showed improvement in the percent of nail clear. The amount of nail improvement you may experience is dependent on your individual circumstances.
Will the Fungus Come Back?
Your nail infection should improve following treatment but you will need to continue with home care techniques to reduce recurrence of the infection as advised by your doctor. There is a chance of re-infection because the fungus is present everywhere in the environment.
What is GenesisPlus?
GenesisPlus is a Nd:YAG 1064nm laser that has been cleared by the FDA and Health Canada to be both a safe and effective solution for the treatment of nail infection (onychomycosis), more commonly known as toenail fungus. This laser is also a safe and effective treatment for scar reduction and warts.
What Is Lunula Laser®?
Lunula Laser® is a low-level laser therapy used for treating painful and disfigured toenails associated with nail fungus or onychomycosis. This laser therapy is an easy & convenient way for anyone to experience clear, healthy nails again.
Complete Range of Toenail Fungus Solutions
Toenail fungus is an infection in your toes that occurs through cracks or injuries on your skin. Symptoms of the affliction may be discolouration of one or multiple toenails. The fungus thrives as toes are usually warm and damp, turning your nails thick and brittle.
Toenail fungus affects 30 million Americans, posing both physical and cosmetic problems for those affected. Known medically as onychomycosis, it can cause nail discolouration and deformity, and in some cases, pain or discomfort while walking. Moreover, toenail fungus may be perceived as a social stigma, deterring those affected from enjoying routine activities, such as wearing open-toed shoes or taking off their shoes in the company of others. While much progress has been made in identifying the causes of this condition, treatment options have been largely limited to oral drugs that are associated with adverse side effects and prescription topicals and home remedies that have not been proven effective.
GenesisPlus is a new approach to addressing toenail fungus that puts patients’ safety and comfort first. The system applies laser energy to the toenail plate and surrounding tissue. The laser light gradually heats the fungus and promotes the growth of healthy, clear nails. The procedure requires no anesthetics and poses no risk of serious side effects. Treatment typically takes 40-50 minutes, and patients are able to return to regular activities immediately following the procedure.
A bit different from GenesisPlus, the Lunula Laser® treatment entails the use of specifically designed cold lasers to target toenail fungus, resulting in reduced symptoms like thickened toenails, brittleness, and nail discoloration. During the treatment, the laser light passes through the nail but does not damage it and the surrounding skin in any way. This makes Lunula Laser® a very convenient in-office procedure with no risk or harmful side effects. Moreover, it only takes as little as four to twelve-minute sessions to treat the affected area, and no recovery time is needed after the treatment sessions.
Comparison of GenesisPlus with Conventional Toenail Fungus Treatments
Oral Drugs
Prescription Topicals
GenesisPlus
Lunula Laser®
With oral drugs and prescription topicals, final results are achieved when the nail grows out, which can take a few months. However, modern treatments like GenesisPlus & Lunula Laser® not only require little to no downtime, and can also make your nails look better. We have the newest model of Lunula Laser®at our office. With our assistance, you can have beautiful feet again!
GenesisPlus System Overview
GenesisPlus is a multipurpose laser system designed to provide a fast and effective solution for a wide range of cosmetic conditions, including onychomycosis, warts and scars. Its state-of-the-art design allows for customized treatments tailored to each patient’s individual concerns. The system includes a real-time temperature sensor that provides feedback, so just the right amount of laser energy is delivered.
Lunula Laser® Overview
Lunula Laser® can eliminate toenail fungus with just a single treatment in more than 80% of cases. In fact, recent clinical studies have showed that 100% of the subjects who opted for this treatment demonstrated positive nail growth. This is an innovative, multi-faceted approach to low-level laser therapy wherein lasers with two different wavelengths are applied to the affected area. Being an effective touchless and painless solution to treat onychomycosis symptoms, Lunula Laser® is highly recommended.
Contact Us Today
To schedule an appointment for nail infection treatment or toenail fungus infections in Windsor, contact us today. We provide personalized services for all our patients and take extreme care to see to it that your foot is completely healed. You can also call us at 519-946-0420 for more details.