Do you cringe at the thought of showing your bare feet in
public? Sure, you can hide them in shoes and socks all year round but that just
looks strange once you start hitting the beach. You don’t want to be that person in clothes and fully closed
shoes tanning on the sand.
Some
people hate their feet because there’s something unsightly about them that make
them too embarrassed to show in public. Toe fungus (medically known as
onychomycosis) is one of the most common reasons that would make a person reluctant
to show off their feet. In fact, about 4 million Canadians have toe
fungus.
The causes of toe fungus
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| Source: SpaMedica. Before and after photos of a patient who had laser toe fungus treatment and removal. |
While getting pedicures at a salon is supposed to be a
relaxing experience, it can be the source of your toe fungus if the environment
or tools used are unsterile. Other causes of toe fungus include minor trauma to
your nail plate or having conditions like diabetes or decreased blood supply to
the legs.
Why you should treat your toe fungus
Toe fungus is caused by specific fungus that penetrates
under your nail plate. Once the fungus is nestled in, it starts replicating and
forms white opacification under the nail. If you don’t treat it and allow it to
thrive, the toe fungus spreads to the entire plate. Eventually, the nail plate
distorts and looks thick and really scaly. The fungus can spread and infect
other toes on both feet.
Chronic toe fungus can lead to onychogryphosis, a condition
that makes nails look like claws or a ram’s horn.
Treatments for toe fungus
Laser toe fungus treatments are available to improve and
remove the fungus. The PinPointe laser is designed to specifically treat and
remove toe fungus. The PinPointe laser treatment is considered the best option
to address this problem.
When you visit SpaMedica, Toronto plastic surgeon Dr. Mulholland or one of the
consultants will conduct a physical assessment of your feet and toe fungus.
They’ll compile your history and provide a diagnosis of your toe fungus.
What happens during the laser toe fungus treatments
Each affected toe will be treated for about 2 minutes. The treatment
provider will make 2 passes with the laser on the toenail—1 horizontal pass and
1 vertical pass. The skin around the nail plate and the lunula (the white
crescent-shaped area on the bed of the nail) is treated as well. The whole nail
plate of each affected nail is treated twice.
The treatment won’t take more than 10-15 minutes.
What happens after the treatment
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| Source: SpaMedica. Before and after photos of a patient who had laser toe fungus treatment and removal. |
You’ll receive an outline of how to treat and maintain your
results after your laser treatment. You’ll get topical antifungal
(Clotrimazole), which should be applied several times a day for the first 3-4
weeks after your laser treatment.
After applying the topical treatment for 3 weeks, formula 3
antifungal treatment should be applied on the nail plate. All of these products
are prescribed at the time of your laser toe fungus treatment. They support and enhance
your overall results of toe fungus removal.
You can also purchase ultraviolet light inserts so there won’t
be recontamination in your footwear. You’re also advised to get rid of your old
footwear and purchase new ones. It’s recommended for you to come back for a second
treatment 6 weeks after the first one.
Book your appointment
Sick of hiding your feet? Then get started with your laser toe fungus
removal treatments now. No longer will you have to feel embarrassed or anxious about
your feet. Book your appointment online or call 1-877-712-8367.
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