Toenail Fungus Specialist
Toenail Fungus Eliminated!
According To Dr. Nelya Lobkova
Fungal infection in the toenails, also called Onychomycosis, is a very common nail condition, affecting 20% of the general population and 75% of the elderly population. Treatment and cure has proven to be a challenge. Oral prescription drugs are somewhat promising, however, they are invasive and have harmful side effects. Recently, Laser Treatment has been introduced as an FDA cleared treatment for onychomycosis avoiding the disadvantages of systemic and topical drug therapies and offering a rapid treatment for an often persistent fungal toenail condition. Book a visit with NYC's top Podiatrist and toenail fungus specialist, Dr. Nelya Lobkova at Step Up Footcare in our TriBeCa Downtown NYC location to have your toenail fungus eliminated.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TOENAIL FUNGUS?
The most common symptoms of toenail fungus are thickened, discolored (whitish to yellow/brown) toenails. The toenail often becomes brittle and distorted in shape, and the condition maybe accompanied by a foul smell.
Though toenail fungus is often self diagnosed a proper evaluation by a Podiatrist is required to rule out other possible conditions that maybe effecting your toenails. It may also be necessary to send a sample of your toenail to a lab for analysis.
What Is The Best Treatment For Toenail Fungus?
Due to the nature of toenail fungus it has been notoriously difficult to treat. Though treatments for toenail fungus such oral and topical medications exist, they either have possible serious adverse effects (oral) or lower efficacy (topical). Currently, the best treatment for toenail fungus which is both safe and very effective is high-power laser therapy. Dr. Lobkova creates a patient-specific laser treatment protocol which involves destroying the fungi and their spores as well as preventing re-infection in the future.
What is Laser therapy for toenail fungus?
Laser Treatment or “photobiomodulation” is the use of specific wavelengths of light energy to create therapeutic effects. Dr. Lobkova utilizes the latest Class IV Therapy Laser which safely delivers significantly higher dosage levels than low powered old generation cold lasers, which is a key driver of positive clinical outcomes, and is a clear advantage over cold laser treatments.
Applying light photons of energy to an unsightly fungal toenail and surrounding tissue has two functions: Firstly, the laser therapy creates a reactive oxygen species specifically called singlet oxygen. Secondly, laser therapy creates a thermal event to heat up, desiccate, and destroy the fungus in, around, and above below and behind your toenail culminating in the clean growth and healthy restoration of the affected toenail(s).
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Is It Painful?
There is no pain or discomfort during laser treatment for fungal toenails. However some may feel a slight warming sensation. Often, if there is pain associated with the damaged and discolored toenails, immediately after the treatment there is a reduction of pain. There is no down-time with laser treatment or limit in activity following treatments.
How Many Treatments Are Required?
Laser treatment for ugly, unsightly, and fungal toenails requires three treatments two months apart. It is important to follow the entire foot and nail care protocol to ensure a successful outcome and prevent re-infection.
Is It Safe?
Very safe. In fact, advanced laser technology is a modality used commonly in various industries. Dr. Nelya Lobkova at Step Up Footcare uses a top-of-the-line FDA-cleared high intensity laser, employing the most advanced technology to safely administer sufficient energy per square centimeter to ensure long-standing positive clinical outcomes.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT HOW MY TOENAILs LOOK RIGHT NOW?
While undergoing the Laser Treatment protocol you may wish to immediately address the aesthetics of your toenails. Dr. Nelya Lobkova offers the KeryFlex® Nail Restoration System exactly for this purpose. Click here to learn more!
