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WHAT IS TOENAIL FUNGUS?
Nail fungus, known medically as
onychomycosis a fungal infection of
the nail.
This infection can be caused
by a group of fungi called
dermatophytes as well as yeasts and
molds.
The fungus thrives in a dark,
moist place and toes hidden in socks
and shoes can provide the perfect
environment.
LASER TREATMENT OF TOENAIL FUNGUS
Fast and painless treatment
No side-effects, no oral
medication
Does not harm the skin or nail
Shoes and nail polish can be
worn
immediately after
treatment
SIGNS OF NAIL FUNGUS INFECTION
Thickening of the nail
Build up of debris under the nail
Change in texture or clarity
Brittleness and crumbling of the nail
Separation of nail plate from the nail bed
Yellowing of the nail
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The laser works by shining a focused
beam of light into a toenail infected
with fungus (onychomycosis).
The
laser penetrates the toenail and
vaporizes fungus embedded in the
nail bed and nail plate where the
toenail fungus exists.
The laser is
tuned to a specific frequency that
effects cells that are responsible for
infection.