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A fungus can affect any part of your body, but your feet are especially vulnerable. When you wear socks and shoes, your feet sweat. As a result, your feet create a warm, moist environment that is perfect for toenail fungus to grow in. Toenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a condition that affects around 12 percent of the U.S. population. The symptoms of toenail fungus can range from a mild discoloration on the surface of just one toenail to severe deformity of all the nails. In severe cases, infected nails are so thickened and misshapen that they become painful and interfere with walking. So, this season, don't hide your nails. It's time to show off your toes with the help of your San Mateo, CA podiatrist. Fungal Toenails: All You Need to Know 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. Fungus 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 Latest Technology: CoolTouch Foot Laser CoolTouch is a non-invasive laser treatment for fungal toenails. The advanced CoolTouch laser emits a brief but gentle burst of light into the targeted area. The laser energy heats the infected tissue creating an environment where fungus cannot survive. Even though some toenails may be infected, the laser treatment is performed on all 10 toenails since it is the nature of this disease to spread and infect other healthy tissues. CoolTouch is the preferred treatment for fungal nails for many reasons including: * Quick, in-office procedure
* Safe and effective treatment
* No anesthesia required
* Virtually painless procedure
* No down time from your regular activities
* Advanced lasers are the most effective treatment for toenail fungus Your toenails will be cleaned and filed prior to the CoolTouch laser treatment. As each toenail is treated with the laser, you will feel a mild, warming sensation immediately followed by a burst of cooling cryogen spray as the laser beam penetrates the toenail, instantly killing the fungus underneath. You may return to your normal activities immediately after treatment and results will show after toenails grow over a 9 to 12 month period. KeryFlex Nail Restoration System The KeryFlex Nail Restoration System is a new method to repair toenails damaged by fungus and injuries. The KeryFlex System will restore your damaged toenails to their original appearance by utilizing polymer resins that bond to your damaged toenails to create a sturdy, natural-looking artificial nail. This painless procedure usually takes approximately 15 minutes to perform, and is performed in your podiatrist's office. First, most of the damaged nail is removed, and a bonding agent is applied. Next, the KeryFlex resin, which has a gel-like consistency, is applied to the nail bed. The KeryFlex resin is hardened using a special ultraviolet light for two minutes, and is repeated to ensure that the nail is restored to its natural appearance. After the procedure, you can immediately return to day-to-day activities, get a pedicure, or apply nail polish and rock those high heels. Contact your podiatrist in San Mateo today for more information on how CoolTouch Foot Laser or KeryFlex Nail Restoration System can help eliminate your embarrassing toenail fungus.
Dr. David Kaplan, leading San Mateo, CA podiatrist, is an expert in surgery procedures of the foot and ankle. Specializing in the latest techniques available, for such treatments as the toenail laser in San Mateo, he provides patients with the ultimate care possible for any problem patients might have with their feet and ankles.
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