Care of Fungus nails in Ambridge, Beaver County

Unless your nails look worse than this… don’t be too embarrassed to come see us for help!

Fungus Toenail Care
Probably 50% of people over 65 years old have thickening toenails. Yellow crumbly toenails that hurt are very common. I am here to tell you that you that there is treatment for thick nails in Ambridge.
On 447 Maplewood Ave in Ambridge a Podiatry Clinic with a Board Certified Foot Doctor treats fungus nails.
We have seen it all, and that’s why we are here, to help you when your nails have gotten away from you.
There are many different treatments  to choose from:
+ Nail cutting
+ Topical anti fungal toenail medicine
+ Laser to kill toenail fungus
+ Anti fungal nail polish
+ Ingrown toenail removal
+ Permanent nail root removal
We customize treatment to what each patients needs are, and what stage of life they are in.
We understand teenage girls don’t want chunks of nail removed and have to look good and take extra care to be aware of hoe the nail looks aesthetically as well as removing the pain.

Will lasers work on my nail fungus?

Remember that the fungus which causes these infections is a living thing. It’s highly sensitive to heat, which medical grade lasers are very efficient at producing. They’re also highly focused, so the heat can be directed at the fungus, largely sparing surrounding tissue. This is the main method used, and what most professionals mean when they say laser toenail treatment.

Signs Of Improvement

• disappearance of the affected toenail’s or toenails’ yellow, white, or brown discolouration
• Getting rid of flakes of dirt on or around the nail
• Getting back onycholysis, or separating the nail from the nail bed below,
• No more thickness, lumps, or altered nail shape; normal shape and texture of fresh nail development

Is Toenail Fungus A Problem Only In Older Adults, Or Do Young People Get It Too?

No, toenail fungus can affect people of all ages, where you are a kid or an older adults, everyone can develop toenail fungus. However, it’s more common in older adults because of factors like slow nail growth and reduced circulation, which is why people assume it’s a problem that can affect only older people. Younger people can also get toenail fungus, especially if they have sweaty feet, enter damp areas, wear tight fitting shoes frequently or are at a risk of athlete’s foot.

Will Toenail Fungus Affect My Ability To Walk Or Wear Shoes?

Yes, toenail fungus is a painful problem which can make both walking and wearing shoes really uncomfortable, especially if the infection is serious. If the nail has become thick, brittle, or misshapen then it can cause a lot of pain while wearing or walking wearing a shoe.

How Long Toenail Fungus Takes To Clear Up?

How long toenail fungus will take to clear up depends on how serious the infection was and the type of treatment you got. However, generally, antifungal medicines and treatments will take few months to show some noticeable improvements. While oral antifungal medications can take 6 to 12 weeks to treat the Infection internally, however the affected toenail will take 9 to 12 months to fully grown out as a healthy nail again. Lastly, the topical treatments will take longer, like a year after consistent application. Just remember even after the infection has disappeared, the nail will take time to go back to normal.

Can Toenail Fungus Affect Other Body Parts?

Yes, if you leave toenail fungus untreated then there are chances of it spreading to other body parts such as skin, which can cause athlete’s food and some other fungal infections. It may even spread to other toenails or finger nails, which can cause multiple nail funguses.

READY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?

Call us today 878-313-3338 to schedule at any of our four Podiatry Clinics in Beaver, Butler, or Allegheny County locations, including Podiatry offices Moon Township, Ambridge, Cranberry Township’s full service Podiatric office and our newest Foot Clinic, Beaver, PA

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