Sandal season is just around the corner, but nothing puts a damper on summer fun quite like discolored, brittle toenails. Toenail fungus spreads easily, but it can be difficult to treat. You deserve to feel confident in open-toed shoes.
If over-the-counter (OTC) treatments aren’t working, our board-certified podiatrists can help at Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates in Mission Viejo, California, serving patients throughout South Orange County. With our team, you have access to the most effective solutions for toenail fungus, including laser treatments.
Toenail fungus is more than just a surface issue. It thrives beneath the nail, making it hard to eliminate with topical treatments alone. Many OTC antifungal creams and polishes struggle to penetrate deep enough to fully clear the infection, allowing the fungus to persist and spread.
Other factors can also lay the foundation for a lingering infection, including:
Without an approach that works, the infection can linger for months — even years — leading to thicker, more brittle nails over time. These long-term changes to your nails leave you vulnerable to small cracks and injuries that bacteria can pass through, putting you at risk of reinfection.
If you’ve tried at-home remedies with little success, it may be time to explore stronger, more effective treatment options.
The Q-Clear™ Nd YAG laser is an innovative and effective solution for toenail fungus. Unlike topical treatments, the Q-Clear laser penetrates safely under the nail plate, reaching the nail bed (the tissue beneath the nail) to selectively target and treat the fungus causing the infection.
For minor infections, you may need just 1-2 treatments, but more severe cases could require additional sessions. It typically takes about 6-12 months for a healthy, non-infected nail to fully grow back. In the meantime, the laser helps clear the infection from the root, so you can enjoy clear nails again soon.
Since the laser targets the infection at the source, it’s less likely to come back once effectively treated.
There’s still time to get rid of toenail fungus before sandal season. Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates has the latest treatments to help you enjoy healthier nails. Call today, or use the online booking tool to schedule your consultation.
