Toenail fungus is nasty, causing discoloration and thickening to your toenail. Your podiatrist can help you completely get rid of toenail fungus, so you can show off your feet again. Dr. Laura Michetti at First Choice Podiatry in Annapolis, MD, offers a wide range of podiatry services, including treatment for toenail fungus.

What You Need to Know about Toenail Fungus

You can develop toenail fungus from contact with a fungus that thrives in warm, moist places. Public pools, fitness centers, locker rooms, and showers are common places where the fungus can grow.

When you come into contact with the fungus, it will burrow underneath your toenail, often starting out as a small white or yellow spot under your toenail. As the fungus grows, it can infect your entire toenail, causing your toenail to:

• Become dark in color
• Appear thickened and crumbly
• Have a foul odor

You may have tried over-the-counter antifungal treatments, only to find that the fungus returned, causing the same problems all over again. A much better, long-term solution is to visit your podiatrist for laser toenail fungus treatment. Laser toenail fungus treatment works by using heat and light, to kill the underlying fungus underneath your toenails.

Laser toenail fungus treatment offers some important benefits. Consider that laser toenail fungus treatment is:

• Pain-free, and requires no downtime
• Quick, because it takes 15 minutes or less
• Effective, because you can have a new, healthy toenail in 4 months or less

You may need yearly maintenance treatments to keep your toes healthy and looking their best.

Remember that you can do a lot to prevent toenail fungus. You need to:

• Wear flip flops when you are in a public area
• Avoid sharing towels, socks, or shoes
• Keep your feet clean and dry

What You Need to Do

To find out more about toenail fungus treatment, call Dr. Laura Michetti at First Choice Podiatry in Annapolis, MD. You can reach her in the office by calling (443) 332-2300, so call today.