Saturday, July 6, 2013

Toe Nail Fungus Solutions Offered By Jacksonville Laser Center

By Hans Gerhard


Jacksonville nail fungus, or onychomycosis, can be a major problem. The weather in Florida is warm, humid, and damp for many months of the year. If you wear shoes and socks all day long, you could be placing your feet in a breeding ground for organisms that cause onychomycosis. Fortunately there are things you can do, and laser therapy may be a good option to consider.

Perhaps you have toenails that are yellow and nothing seems to remove this discoloration. Your toenails may become very thick and they might even turn white or greenish in color. You may notice that the toenail appears to be rough and scaly in appearance. This can be very unsightly and can eventually be painful if the infection gets worse.

Toenail fungal conditions are commonly caused by feet that spend hours in a warm and moist area with very little circulation of air. Wearing sandals when possible is a good idea. However, when the condition becomes trouble it is time to take action.

Some people choose to take medications for onychomycosis but the drugs can have unwanted side effects. For example, there is a risk of liver damage with some prescription medications. You may need to take some drugs for many months at a time and you could require regular liver tests.

If onychomycosis becomes severe surgery may be recommended, but you can opt for laser therapy which can be highly effective. Lasers are safer than taking drugs or undergoing a surgical procedure. The process is not complicated and you can have this done as an outpatient. It involves little discomfort and is quick.

When you opt for laser therapy to deal with Jacksonville nail fungus, you have many advantages. Your laser therapy center also provides effective products for sterilizing your shoes, to help avoid future problems. These products are also used for many kinds of foot conditions like athlete's foot and diabetic issues.




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