Treat nail fungus effectively with the laser
Nail fungus is one of the most widespread fungal diseases around the world. The infection can occur quickly - in the swimming pool without bathing shoes, in the common household and in many other situations in which one comes into contact with the spores of the nail fungus. Although the risk of infection with nail fungus can be significantly reduced with a few precautionary measures, a disease of nail fungus can never be ruled out with certainty. For those affected, nail fungus means numerous restrictions that can become a stress test. In this article we will explain in more detail how you can prevent nail fungus and treat it effectively and therapeutically in the event of an infection.
An infection mi t avoid nail fungus - hygiene rules in everyday life
If you want to avoid an infection with nail fungus, you should observe some hygiene rules in everyday life, which minimize the risk of infection many times over. One should be particularly careful in swimming pools and saunas: the warm and damp floor is the ideal basis for fungi and pathogens of all kinds. Walking barefoot is therefore an absolute taboo in swimming pools. Make sure that the fungal spores can survive for months on bath mats, sun loungers and all floor coverings. So it pays to take appropriate precautionary measures.
After bathing or visiting the sauna, you should always dry your feet thoroughly to avoid moisture between your toes. The prevailing climate here is also the ideal breeding ground for fungi and, in addition to nail fungus, can also promote athlete's foot. Foot showers in swimming pools, on the other hand, should be avoided, because thorough disinfection of the feet does not do anything against fungal spores. The foot disinfection interferes with the natural protective shield of the skin and makes an infection with athlete's foot even more likely.
When dealing with those affected, especially when it comes to family members, strict hygiene measures should also be taken to avoid infection. Separate towels are very important here, but also thorough and regular cleaning of laundry and shoes. The laundry of those affected should be washed at at least 60 degrees, but better at 90 degrees.
The nail fungus treatment with antifungal nail polish
The treatment with antifungal nail polish in the case of an infestation with nail fungus takes about 6-12 months. How often the nail polish has to be applied to the affected areas depends mainly on the preparation and less on the severity of the nail fungus infestation. Monotherapy exclusively with antifungal nail polish against nail fungus only brings about a 5-10% cure rate. Therefore, a combined treatment with other therapies against nail fungus may be recommended.
Treat nail fungus with medication
Treatment of nail fungus with medication takes an average of 3 to 12 months, depending on the extent of the nail fungus and the type of infection. During treatment with nail fungus medication, regular laboratory checks should be considered , as the drug treatment against nail fungus can lead to changes in the liver and blood count, but also taste disorders and interactions with other medications are possible. Studies currently show that drug treatment of nail fungus has a 55% cure rate.
Treating nail fungus with laser - the best results and gentle treatment
Treatment with a laser (980 nm), which brings about a 68-80% cure rate, is much more topical in the fight against nail fungus. Depending on the severity of the nail fungus, laser treatments should take place at least three times at intervals of 4-7 weeks and possibly repeated. When treating nail fungus with the laser, the nail initially remains unchanged, but grows back healthy in the coming months. How quickly a nail grows after a nail fungus infestation depends on the general condition of the patient and the severity of the disease.
When treating nail fungus with a laser, the fungus is destroyed by the heat. The laser beams against nail fungus are absorbed by the tissue and inactivate all fungal threads. Heating over a certain period of time is crucial for the success of the treatment. However, since the laser against nail fungus is only perceived as a noticeable warming, local anesthesia is not necessary.
Before treatment against nail fungus using a laser, podiatry treatment may be necessary, in which the nail plate is milled off to a thickness of 1-2 mm. In this way, the laser beams can penetrate the tissue effectively and destroy the fine threads of the nail fungus. Restrictions are not to be expected after treatment with the laser against nail fungus.
Important measures after laser treatment against nail fungus
In order that reinfection can be ruled out after the laser treatment against nail fungus, the highest hygiene measures should be taken. The footwear, like the laundry, should be washed with a hygienic rinse or at 60 ° C. Local treatment of the nails and spaces between the toes with antifungal creams and varnishes is also recommended so that the nail fungus cannot spread again. However, these products should not be applied before treatment with the laser against nail fungus. Also bring freshly washed socks to the treatment appointment, which can be worn after the treatment in order to prevent immediate re-infection with nail fungus.
Treat nail fungus with the laser at the Berlin Skin Center
Unfortunately, none of the above-mentioned therapies offers a guaranteed success of the treatment. We at the Berlin Skin Center will work with you to find out which therapy against nail fungus is suitable for you and put together a treatment plan with which you can get the nail fungus under control in the long term - whether it is cream therapy, drug treatment or laser therapy against nail fungus . Simply speak to us on site or make an appointment!
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