Toenail Fungus Treatment
What is Nail Fungus?
Toenail fungus can look like golden-yellow blobs scattered about, similar to mouldy bread! As the infection spreads deeper into your nails, it may cause discoloration and thickening, eventually leading them to crumble away in parts.
Nail fungus often appears quite random. It can affect only one or two nails, or all the toenails – on one foot or both. Nail fungus is also called onychomycosis (on-ih-koh-my-KOH-sis). Fungus is more than a cosmetic issue and nail fungus treatment should be done as soon as it’s noticed. Several treatment options are available, from over-the-counter to prescription topical or even oral medications. Please note that oral medications for toenail fungus can be very hard on a person’s liver. Anyone taking this medication should be under strict medical observation before, during, and after toenail fungus treatment. Blood tests for liver function should be carried out before, during, and after treatment.
Nail fungus is a widespread condition. It can appear as:
- Thickened or distorted nails
- Brittle, crumbly, or ragged nails
- Dull, discoloured nails
- Dark nails caused by debris building up under the plate
- Nails with yellow streaks under the plate
- Nails with white spots or streaks on the plate
What’s Athlete’s Foot?
Athlete foot (tinea pedis) refers to a fungal infection of the areas between your toes and feet. Athletes’ feet can be itchy peeling and patchy skin, and most often starts between the 4th and 5th toes. This often develops due to the feet remaining in a warm, damp environment, such as sweaty socks or not drying well after the feet are wet.
Toenail Fungus Treatment in St. Catharines
Nail fungus treatment can be challenging and will depend on the type of fungus and its severity. You can often treat nail fungus at home with the right products. However, if the infection is severe, you may need professional help. Nail fungus can be difficult to get rid of, and recurrence is common. So, even after the toenail fungus treatment in our St. Catharines foot clinic is complete, it’s essential to take preventive measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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At our foot care clinic in St. Catharines, we use Photodynamic Therapy as a nail fungus treatment. This nail fungus treatment utilizes a combination of methylene blue (a special blue dye) and the Genesis Health Light, an effective Low-Level Light Therapy device that produces a broad spectrum of near-infrared light, filtered through a patented water-based filter. This technique is proven to be very effective, completely safe, and very cost-effective for treating toenail fungus.
Our nail fungus treatment is safe, non-invasive, and fast! It only lasts about 4-5min per toe and usually takes 3-6 treatments, with visible results in as few as three. More may be needed to provide better treatment coverage. When combined with daily topical anti-fungal treatment, this can be a very effective fungus treatment. Remember, it is important to clean shoes, showers, and sheets when treating toenails to prevent re-infection. Products are available at the clinic!
Say goodbye to toenail fungus and hello to healthier, happier feet! Schedule your appointment.
Please note that this nail fungus treatment may not be for everyone, including those who may be pregnant, have immunosuppression, or are immunocompromised. Clearance from your physician may be required before initiating this treatment.
