Fungal toenail infection causes the nails to turn yellow and thicken, with changes in strength as well. The nails may become somewhat soft or brittle, and easily broken. Deformed Nails Treatment in Kenosha WI by a podiatrist can be done either with oral or topical medication.
Oral Medication Disadvantage
Medically, this type of infection is known as onychomycosis. Although very common, it causes some distress among people who develop it because the condition makes the nails look decidedly unattractive. The disadvantage of oral medications meant to eliminate the fungus is the stress on the liver, which makes most podiatry patients uncomfortable about taking it. Especially if they consume other substances that are stressful to the liver, including alcohol and acetaminophen pain relievers, these medications are not recommended.
Latest Developments in Topical Solutions
Because of this, podiatrists providing deformed nails treatment in Kenosha WI keep up to date with the latest developments on topical solutions for the problem. Researchers are responding to the demand by working on improvements to nail lacquers and other solutions that kill fungus.
Previously, topical solutions were not very effective at permeating the nail, and that is essential for eliminating the fungus. More recent developments have solved that problem to a large extent.
A True Struggle to Cure
Unfortunately, even with the most recent products available, most patients only achieve a partially clear nail. Somewhere around 11 percent of users report complete or nearly complete success, and the process is lengthy and inconvenient. Since side effects are minor and unlikely, however, giving the solution a try may very well be worth it. The problem, seemingly such a simple one, can be a true struggle to cure.
The most effective lacquer available today must be applied to the nails every day for nearly a year. A foot doctor at a facility such as Great Lakes Foot & Ankle Centers must remove the part of the nail that is not attached to the nail bed every month. It can take half a year before the patient and doctor see any noticeable improvement. Other options include combining this treatment with laser therapy and photodynamic therapy. Visit Greatlakesfootankle.com to get started.
