Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of sandal lovers with foot fungus more than the warming weather. Soon there will be pool parties, beach outings, and special events requiring open-toe shoes. No one wants to miss out on summer fun because of a little toenail fungus. Thankfully, laser toenail fungus removal is available for people who want an easier way to eradicate the pesky condition. The bad news is that it’s probably too late to whip your feet into shape for this summer’s festivities.
You mustn’t procrastinate when it comes to toenail fungus removal.
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Woman Dreads July Wedding with Toenail Fungus
“I want to be able to wear a nice pair of sandals,” Cindy Charvat told 11 News I-Team reporter Lisa Robinson. Charvat explains that her son is getting married in July, so it’s especially important that she look her best this summer. “I don’t want to hide my toes all the time,” she adds. For her, laser toenail fungus removal was the right solution because it’s quick and painless. She began her treatment in October and her podiatrist said there is a lot of healthy nail growth so far, making the likelihood of strutting around the wedding in strappy sandals likely.
Curing Toenail Fungus Takes Time
Unfortunately, getting started on toenail fungus removal in May means that, at best, you can expect to have improved toenails by next February or perhaps even later. Podiatrist Dr. Kelly Geoghan says it could take anywhere from nine to 14 months for infected toenails to be replaced by healthy nail growth. It all depends how quickly the nail grows.
Why Laser Toenail Fungus Removal?
Even though the healing doesn’t happen overnight, many people prefer laser toenail fungus treatment because it requires the least effort on the part of patients. Topical and oral medications must be used or taken daily — sometimes more than once a day — for months on end. On top of that, topical medications lack the penetration power to get beneath the nail and tackle the root of the infection. Laser toenail fungus removal heats up a specific type of fungal cell and kills it over the course of around three treatments, while leaving the rest of the tissues unscathed. Most podiatrists recommend that their patients still apply a topical solution to the nails in between sessions, but the dual attack mode makes toenail fungus defeat all the more likely.
Laser treatment for onychomycosis is quick, easy and painless.
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What Can You Do to Prevent a Repeat Infection?
Another thing you shouldn’t procrastinate on is the planning of your prevention strategies. Many patients undergoing therapy for toenail fungus removal end up contracting the infection again within the same year. This should come as no surprise to anyone who understands how fungi reproduce. They release their tiny, microscopic spores all over your shoes, where they procreate and cause trouble, ranging from secondary athlete’s foot infections to awful foot odor. Since you can’t throw your shoes in the wash without ruining them, your best bet is to invest in the SteriShoe UV shoe sanitizer, which kills up to 99.9% of the fungi, bacteria and viruses in your footwear within 45 minutes. We are currently offering free trials of the device, so don’t delay! Order one today!
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