Fungal Nail Treatment In Leeds

The ClearChoice treatment for nail fungus is, in most instances, a series of treatment sessions, with minimal discomfort and no side effects. The lasers target the fungus located deep beneath the nail plate, eradicating the source of the infection with no harmful effects on healthy tissue.

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WHAT IS FUNGAL NAIL?

Fungal nail infections are a common problem that can affect any nail, but most often affects the toenails. They're caused by the growth of fungal spores that make their way between the toenail and the skin underneath the nail bed.

The spores feed off the skin or the keratin in the nail. The type of fungi responsible for athlete’s foot, another common foot condition that affects the skin mainly between the toes, can cause the infection to spread to the nails. More rarely, fungal nail infections can be caused by other types of fungi, usually yeasts, which tend to attack nails that are already damaged because they are easier for the fungi to invade.

WHAT DOES FUNGAL NAIL LOOK LIKE?

Usually, it first appears on the edge of your nail, under the tip, as a white or yellow streak. This streak gradually spreads down the side of your nail to the base. Eventually, your nail becomes brittle, discoloured, thickened and distorted. It can become so thick that it hurts when pressed against the side of a shoe. The nail may end up crumbling, splitting and separating from the skin. It often turns yellow or brown. The surrounding skin may also become infected and may itch, crack, form a blister, or appear white – especially between the toes. It’s important to act quickly if you notice any of these symptoms. If you don't treat the infection, there's a chance it will worsen and spread to other nails.

WHAT CAUSES FUNGAL NAIL?

How do you get a fungal nail infection?

This type of infection is highly contagious and flourishes in warm, moist environments. You can pick it up by:

• Walking barefoot in places such as communal swimming pools, showers, gyms and changing rooms

• Not keeping your feet clean

• Not drying between your toes

• Wearing shoes that cause your feet to get hot and sweaty

• Having athlete's foot, where the infection can easily spread to the nail, or simply having a damaged nail can also increase your risk

Do fungal nail infections occur on both hands & feet?

Fungal nail infections tend to affect toenails far more than fingernails. This is because the feet are more often exposed to the kind of environments and surfaces (the gym and swimming pools) where this type of infection thrives. The infection can appear on any part of your nail but usually occurs under the nail plate (the hard part of the nail) on the nail bed.

Who is most at risk from fungal nail?

This foot infection is often seen in the elderly, people with a lowered immune system, and those who have diabetes or poor circulation.

TREATMENT OPTIONS:

CLEAR CHOICE

ClearChoice is an FDA-approved, advanced protocol that combines two state-of-the-art laser technologies for the treatment of nail fungus (onychomycosis). Provided using our state of the art Harmony XL Pro Laser

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