Professional Laser Fungal Nail Treatment & Therapy - Manningham Foot Clinic

 

Professional Laser Fungal Nail Treatment & Therapy - Manningham Foot Clinic

 

Specialist medical treatment of fungal nail infections by Manningham Foot Clinic in the Melbourne. Call us for an appointment on 03 8595 5217

Do you suffer from unsightly discoloured nails? If so you may have a fungal infection in your toenails. Our podiatrists can accurately diagnose fungal nails at our Manningham Foot Clinic and recommend the best course of treatment. We know what causes nail fungus and know which treatments can help get results.

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  • The visible and most common signs of a fungal infection are:

  • Yellow or white streaks on the nail surface (lateral onychomycosis

  • Crumbling of the corner or tip of the nail (distal onychomycosis)

  • Weakening, thickening or complete loss of the nail

  • Scaling under the nail (subungal hyperkeratosis)

  • Distortion or detachment of nail

Feet are especially vulnerable to this infection because they spend so much time in shoes, which provides the ideal environment for this fungi to grow and thrive. Our specialists at Manningham Foot Clinic use Lunula Laser therapy to relieve pain and discomfort, our services also including Bulleen, heidelberg, ivanhoe, balwyn, lower templestowe, eaglemont, templestowe.

This is a low-level contained laser used to treat onychomycosis that directly targets the infection without causing pain or damaging the nail, nail bed, or surrounding area. The procedure takes only a few minutes to complete in-clinic and results in noticeably clearer and stronger nails. We Will Diagnose your condition and determine if this is the best course of treatment for you.

  • It is simple to encourage a fungal nail infection.
  • If you have a fungal infection on your foot, the plant will spread to one or more of your nails.
  • This is quite common.

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A fungal nail infection can also be contracted in a hot, humid environment, such as a pool deck or a room. If someone else has a fungal infection and walked barefoot in the same place, all you have to do is walk barefoot in the same place. 

Having wet nails for an extended period of time may result in nail fungus. Some people get it after wearing wet shoes or boots on a daily basis. Fingernails that are wet for hours at a time due to work or a hobby are prone. What you see on infected nails varies depending on the plant that is causing the infection.

The majority of people notice some nail discoloration. There could be a white spot on the nail. Some people's nails turn yellow, brown, or green. Infected nails will thicken, elevate up from the finger or toe, or crumble as the infection worsens. Some nails turn into agents.

 

What is nail fungus?

A fungal nail infection occurs when fungus infects the nail plate or the skin underneath the nail plate. It can result in a discoloured nail (usually white or yellow), thickened, flaky or brittle nail. Fungal Nail Treatment Melbourne

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What Are Fungal Nail Infections?

 Fungal Toenail Therapy Balwyn North fungal nail infections are a common presentation in our clinic. They can be annoying and unsightly. We can assist by ensuring you have the correct diagnosis to begin with, and in recommending the best medical treatments. Some tablets are available to treat fungal nail infections, however they generally need to be taken for several months at a time.

Laser treatment offers another option for patients not wishing to take tablets for long period of time. The laser treatment works by heating the nail and killing the fungus. Several treatments are required and are performed one month apart as the toenails take a long time to grow.

 

What causes a fungal nail infection?

To get a fungal nail infection the fungus either has to enter through the top of the nail plate or via the skin underneath the nail. There are many factors which can make you more prone to a nail fungus infection and these include:

  • Sweaty feet that break down the nail plate and natural barrier of the skin. 
  • Poor foot hygiene and feet that are prone to tinea or “athlete’s foot” infections. 
  • Nail damage or trauma which causes separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.

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  • Why nail damage should be avoided

Nail damage or trauma to the nail plate is the most common precursor to nail fungus infections. Significant trauma to the nail bed will result in a nail plate that lifts off from the nail bed. This makes it easier for debris to get trapped underneath the nail. The dark moist conditions under the nail can then lead to a nail fungus infection. Nail damage is the reason why nail fungus infections are more prevalent in toenails than fingernails. Stubbing your toe, poor footwear and even poor foot mechanics are common causes of toenail damage.

If you have a damaged nail we recommend you get it assessed early by one of our podiatrists at our Melbourne clinic. Early detection and treatment of a damaged nail can help reduce the risk of a nail fungus infection.

How Are Fungal Toenails Diagnosed By A Podiatrist?

Fungal toenails or nail fungus infections are easily diagnosed clinically by our podiatrists at our Melbourne foot clinic. Our podiatrists can easily spot the difference between a damaged nail and one that has subsequently been infected with nail fungus. If there is any doubt then our podiatrists can take a sample clipping of the nail for referral to pathology, which will confirm diagnosis.

  • Podiatry treatment for nail fungus

  • Common podiatry treatment options for fungal nails are outlined below:

  • Topical anti-fungal solutions

Our podiatrists know which topical solutions work best for nail fungus treatment. We can reduce a thickened nail and remove nail fungus from under the nail. This helps topical solutions work better as the solution is able to better penetrate the nail and get into the nail bed. It is estimated that topical solutions have a 30% success rate and for this reason it works best with mild to moderate infections.

 

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