Archive for the ‘Toenail Fungus Treatments’ Category

Oral Medication Side Effects

Monday, April 29th, 2013

The potential side effects of oral medication toenail fungus treatment products are the primary reason why many people choose not to use them.  Although it has been said that these types of treatments are more effective on severe, deeply entrenched infections that some other treatment options, the idea that a product can be dangerous to use makes people nervous, and rightfully so.  This post is just a short listing of some of those side effects and what type of people are a greater risk depending on previous medical conditions.

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Should Infected Nails Ever Be Removed?

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

Medical professionals are still unsure about whether or not this is a wise tactic.  How to know which nail fungus treatment to use often depends on the stage of the infection and other factors.  Some situations where the nail is exceedingly infected and has already started to separate from the area attached to the cuticle call for the removal of the nail.  But this is not a procedure that a nail fungus sufferer should take on without a podiatrist.

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When Should I Start Treating A Nail Fungus Infection?

Friday, January 25th, 2013

The answer is immediately!  Once a nail fungus infection is discovered, everyday that it is allowed to go untreated is simply extending the amount of time you will need to eliminate it.  If you detect an infection, find yourself a reputable nail fungus treatment and start the process.  Fungi are live things that grow and multiply at great speed we the conditions are right.  And living in a warm, protected and damp area underneath the nail beds of your toes is ideal for those little monsters!  Small nail fungus infections are not nearly as difficult to treat as severe nail fungus conditions.  Once the fungal agents have really dug in and gotten a grip on one or more toenails, you will never know how long it will take to fully kill the infection.  Standard treatment times range from 4 weeks to a full year and beyond and the more severe the infection, the longer the treatment time.

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Is Laser Therapy Effective?

Friday, December 7th, 2012

The answer to this question is still unclear.  Most forms of laser treatment have only provided the industry with small, poor-quality studies involving a small sample groups of patients with lighter cases of nail fungus, some of whom appeared to experience improvement after the treatment.

And while most studies have reported no adverse effects, the system zaps the nail fungus with very high heat, which in theory could damage healthy tissue around the toenail.  In addition, many treatments can often cost up to or over $1,000 and most medical insurances do not cover these costs.  And perhaps most disappointing is the fact that the majority of patients who tested and saw positive results from laser treatment had to return for additional treatments within 4-6 months.  The idea of the “one-stop-shop” solution is evidently not the case.

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Should I Remove Infected Nails?

Monday, November 26th, 2012

This is another tactic in the elimination of nail fungus infections that medical professionals are still unsure about.  However, let’s point out a few general facts regarding nail fungus cases and whether it’s possible that removing a nail is a real way to cure toenail fungus.  How to know which treatment to use often depends on the stage of the infection and other factors.  If there is only a white patch on the nail, a strong, effective topical nail fungus treatment should cure the infection.  If there is nail thickening, brittleness, separation and inflammation, topical solutions are still effective but there may need to be an oral supplement of some kind to increase the medicinal dosage.  The usual discoloration of the toenail is a yellowish brown hue.  If there are other organisms causing the change in the toenail, the discoloration may take on a dark green to black appearance.  Black toenail can also be caused by trauma, autoimmune disorders, and melanoma.   If the infected nail is in this advanced condition, it is very important to consult a medical professional to determine the proper course of action.  It is obviously very important to arrive at the right diagnosis before treatment or sufferers will simply be wasting their time and money.

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