Laser therapy is an effective and safe way to treat nail fungus. In our clinic, with the help of a modern, powerful neodymium laser Candela Gentle Yag, you can cure this unpleasant infection safely, without antibiotics, and get healthy and beautiful nails!
Fungal infection on the nails of the hands and feet is a widespread infectious disease that spreads both through direct contact and indirect contact with objects, and, according to statistics, affects about 10-12% of people. The fungal nail infection symptoms are known. These include the thickening of the nail plate, changes in their structure and color. Fungal infection of the nails can spread to the surrounding tissues, causing a secondary infection in them.
Nail fungal disease can be easily contracted in public places such as swimming pools, gym locker rooms and beaches. If you notice symptoms of this disease, don’t get upset! Have the disease diagnosed and if a fungal infection is confirmed, contact our clinic. Experienced doctors of the clinic with modern laser technology will help you to solve the problem without the use of medicines that have harmful side effects on the body.
Laser is an effective and safe solution for treating a fungal nail infection without the use of medication
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION?
If your nails are discoloured, uneven, have yellow streaks, uneven texture and thickening, they begin to separate from the base of the nail, become brittle and rough, these may be signs of nail fungus. However, in order to confirm the diagnosis, a diagnosis of a fungal infection of the nail must be made.
The fungal nail infection risk increases with age. Athletes and people who use swimming pools, saunas or other public places where barefoot walking is necessary are also at risk. People with diabetes or immunosuppression are also at higher risk of developing a fungal infection of the nails.
DIAGNOSTICS OF THE FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION
Nail fungus can be caused by one of three groups of fungi: dermatophytes, yeasts (Candida) or moulds (Aspergillus, Scytalidium, Scopulariopsis).
To determine whether you have a fungal infection or whether the nail changes are due to other causes, it is necessary to have a nail examination:
• microscopic examination of nail scraping, or
• examination of bacteriological nail scrapings by performing inoculation.
For laboratory analysis, a sample is taken from the free surface of the nail, from the thickened area under the nail and, if necessary, from the surrounding skin. This procedure is completely painless.
Before treating nail fungus with laser therapy, the doctor must verify that the patient indeed has a fungal nail infection. It is therefore advisable to have the diagnostic results when making an appointment. If laboratory tests have not yet been performed, the doctor will make a referral for a diagnosis of nail fungus.
HOW TO CURE A FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION WITH A LASER?
Laser treatment of nail fungus is a safe and fast procedure that does not require a rehabilitation period. The first results of the treatment appear after three months, while complete nail plaque recovery takes 9 to 12 months.
For best results, your doctor will explain how to care for your skin and nails properly after the treatment, at home.
At Era Esthetic, nail fungus is treated with the latest generation of Gentle YAG laser equipment, manufactured by Syneron-Candela, a leading medical equipment company.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
To get good results, laser nail fungus treatment usually requires 3 to 4 treatments.