Reclaim Your Health, Beautiful Nails with Onychomycosis Treatment
Healthy, well-kept nails protect your toes and improve your confidence and self-image. Unfortunately, when toenails or fingernails are affected by onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), you may feel insecure and hesitant to show your feet or hands. The good news is that effective treatments are available in Lanham, Maryland. If you struggle with nail fungus, don’t wait! Schedule an appointment with Access Medspa Rejuvenate today.
What is onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis or nail fungus is a fungal infection of the nails, most commonly affecting the toenails. It occurs when fungi invade the nail plate, nail bed, or both.
The common symptoms of onychomycosis include:
- Discoloration:Ā One of the most commonĀ nail fungus symptoms is brown, yellow, or whiteĀ discoloration, starting at the tip and spreading inward.
- Thickening:Ā Infected nails oftenĀ thicken, making them difficult to trim or maintain.Ā Sometimes, the nail may lose its shape, appearingĀ misshapen.
- Brittleness:Ā Fungi-infected nails become brittle, crumbly, or ragged, resulting in breakage.
- Discomfort: While not always painful, it can cause discomfort when walking, wearing shoes, or trimming nails.
- Odor:Ā A foul smell may emanate from the infected nail.
What triggers onychomycosis?
Wondering why you have onychomycosis? Here are the common causes.
- Wet environment:Ā Frequent exposure to wet socks, shoes, orĀ anĀ unhygienic environment can triggerĀ nail fungus.
- Underlying health conditions: It’sĀ more common in adults, people with diabetes, circulation problems, or weakened immune systems.
- Trauma:Ā Injuries to the nail can create openings for fungal infections to develop.
Without treatment, the infection may worsen, damage the nail permanently, or spread to other nails and skin. It’s also important to note that onychomycosis is contagious. It can spread in damp environments like public showers, swimming pools, or through shared nail tools.
What are the treatment options for onychomycosis?
Do you have onychomycosis? We can help you eliminate infection and enhance your nails’ appearance. Treatment options depend on the severity or infection type. Onychomycosis treatment in Lanham, MD, includes:
- TopicalĀ treatments:Ā Your practitioner may recommendĀ applying antifungal creams, lotions, or medicated nail lacquersĀ to the nail. Topical treatments penetrate the nail to kill the fungus on the surface andĀ within.
- Oral medications:Ā Prescription antifungal pills work from the inside out, helping a new, healthy nail grow free of infection.Ā They are best for more severe or widespread infections.
- Laser treatment: This non-invasive treatment uses focused laser light to target and destroy fungus under the nail. The laser light emits different wavelengthsĀ absorbedĀ by the fungal cellsĀ and breaks them down without affectingĀ theĀ surrounding tissue.Ā The laser energy also stimulates the growth of a healthy nail to replace the infected one over time. Laser treatment isĀ best for patients looking forĀ alternatives toĀ medicationĀ orĀ whenĀ aĀ fungal infection is resistant to conventional therapies.
- Nail care guidance:Ā When dealing withĀ nail infection, one of theĀ practicalĀ solutionsĀ to prevent it from spreadingĀ isĀ proper nail care habits. Keep your nails clean and dry,Ā and trim your nails regularly. Disinfect nail tools and wear shoesĀ that allow your toes to breathe.
Do you want onychomycosis treatment in Lanham, MD?
If you are struggling with nail fungus, don’t wait to seek treatment. Call (301) 830-4525 and schedule an appointment with Access Medspa Rejuvenate. Dr. Asongtia Ntonghawah DND and her team will help achieve healthy, fungus-free nails with treatment tailored to your needs.
