Fungal toenails can be difficult to treat. Toenails are warm and moist, an ideal place for fungus to thrive. Until recently, messy and ineffective topical treatments or risky oral antifungal medications have been the only treatment options. A revolutionary laser treatment has been developed to destroy the fungus and allow the nail to grow normally. For professional fungal treatment podiatrist Adelaide, click here. At-Home Treatments Fungal toenails are one of the most challenging and stubborn nail infections to treat. In the past, messy and ineffective topical creams, ointments, and hazardous oral antifungal medications have been the only available treatment options with poor compliance and outcomes. Infections are caused by living fungi that invade the toenails (medically called onychomycosis) and the surrounding skin. The fungus feeds on the keratin (a structural protein that makes up the nails), causing them to thicken, change colour, and become crumbly. Fungus thrives in warm, moist environments such as the inside of socks and shoes and exacerbates with age. Our goal is to eradicate the infection & and return the nail to a normal appearance. It may take some time as permanent damage may have already occurred. We will also advise on preventative foot care, including washing feet regularly, drying thoroughly especi, especially after sweating & wearing endorsed and well-fitted sh; well-fitted can also provide fungal nail scraping for pathology (no pain involved!) to confirm the diagnosis and recommend a specific medication to treat the infection. Oral Lamisil Oral Lamisil treatments are a safe and effective way of treating fungus in the feet and toenails. The tablets contain terbinafine hydrochloride, an antifungal agent that kills all fungal infections in the nails and toenails. This medicine is effective in clinical trials and can be an excellent alternative to surgery or topical treatments. This medication is best taken as directed by your doctor. Keep your appointments to monitor the medicine and assess any side effects promptly. Please do not discontinue treatment early, as this may reduce the effectiveness of the medication. It is also advised that this medication not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Laser Treatment Fungus in the nails can be a very frustrating condition for patients. Having fungal toenails is embarrassing and can lead to severe discomfort and permanent damage to your nail plate and skin underneath the nails. Thankfully, Adelaide Podiatry Centres can offer various treatment options and help remove that fungus so you can wear open-toed shoes again without feeling self-conscious. Our podiatrists use a revolutionary laser to treat fungal nails, showing over 80% success rates in clinical trials. The laser can penetrate the nail and destroy the fungus in various treatments without damaging the nail or surrounding skin. The treatment is a walk-in, walk-out procedure with no downtime or pain involved. Some people will feel a slight warmth from the energy bursts of the laser, but it is not painful. The fungus will take time to grow out entirely, but you should see a significant improvement in the appearance of your nail after just one treatment! For professional fungal treatment podiatrist Adelaide, click here. Nail Reduction Fungal nail infections are not only painful, but they can also cause insecurity about your appearance. It is essential to book an appointment with one of our podiatrists as soon as you notice a problem. Fungus often invades the lower layers of the nails, giving them a bright white, chalky appearance. This type of fungus is called distal subungual onychomycosis. It has a higher cure rate than the more prevalent fungal nail infection that affects the entire nail plate (central onychomycosis). A fungal nail treatment will include scraping taken under local anaesthetic. It is sent away for pathology to confirm the type of fungi present. Once the diagnosis is made, your podiatrist will discuss the best course of action to eliminate the fungus and provide footwear advice to reduce the chances of recurrence.