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For the New Year, make sure you make a happy feet resolution by eliminating your toenail fungus with the help of your Houston podiatrist. With advancements in podiatry, you can now get rid of your discolored, cracked fungal toenails with the PinPointe FootLaser. While lasers might seem scary to some, they are used daily for cosmetic procedures and are safer, quicker and more effective than in years past. PinPointe FootLaser is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for patients suffering from fungal toenails. What is Toenail Fungus and How Did I Get It? One of the most common disorders of the foot is a fungus infection of the toenail. Toenail fungus affects about half of Americans by the age of 70. These unsightly infections occur when microscopic fungi gain entry through a small trauma in the nail and grow in the warm, moist environment inside your socks and shoes. Some contributing factors to the development of nail fungus include: * A history of athlete's foot
* Injury to the nail bed
* Sports/shoe trauma
* Excessive perspiration
* Diabetes
* Circulatory problems
* Immune-deficiency conditions Toenail fungus can be picked up in damp areas such as public gyms, shower stalls or swimming pools. Once you pick the fungus up, it can be passed to your family members as well. Fungal infections can also affect your fingernails in addition to your toenails, but it is more difficult to treat your toenail fungus because toenails grow much more slowly than fingernails. What is the PinPointe FootLaser? Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the PinPointe FootLaser successfully treats toenail fungus. Without pain, pills and loss or damage to the nail, PinPointe FootLaser is performed in one treatment session, successfully eliminating your toenail fungus. PinPointe FootLaser is a patented laser that is specially designed to penetrate through your toenail and eradicate the fungal spores in your nail bed that are causing your infection. Your toenail will not become instantly clear as it may take approximately 8 to 12 months for the nail to grow out and take the fungus with it. However, it is the beginning to healthy, fungus free feet. The FDA-cleared, UVA patented infrared laser heals nail fungus safely, quickly and painlessly. Even more so, the powerful laser beam has no effect on healthy tissue, targeting the infection only. Post Procedure Care and Preventative Measures After your PinPointe FootLaser treatment, it is important to wear comfortable shoes and hosiery that allow your feet to breathe properly. In addition, wear shoes, sandals or flip-flops in community showers or locker rooms to further prevent toenail infections. When it comes to protecting your feet and nails from harmful infections, prevention is key. Other post care and preventative measures include:
* Practice good hygiene: Wash your feet daily, scrubbing your nails with disinfecting soap, drying them thoroughly.
* Wear clean, dry socks or stockings every day.
* Keep your toenails properly trimmed.
* Disinfect pedicure tools before and after you use them.
* Wear shower sandals
* Maintain regular visits to your Houston podiatrist With proper consultation, your podiatrist in Houston can educate you about the available treatments for your toenail fungus. Take a step in the right direction and visit your podiatrist today to eliminate your infection with the PinPointe FootLaser - laser fungal toenail treatment.
A leading foot doctor in Houston, Dr. Gabriel Maislos is board certified in addition to maintaining several foot and ankle related certifications in an effort to stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in technology. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Gabriel Maislos brings quality podiatric care to a new level, providing care for heel pain, hammertoes and laser toenail fungus in Houston.
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