Toenail fungus, or Onychomycosis to use its technical name, isn't a sexy subject. In fact, it's probably fair to say that there's a fair bit of stigma surrounding it.
That's peculiar though, given that one in four Australians are affected by nail fungus at any given time. One in four. That makes fungal nail infections more common than acne.
You've probably already tried lacquers, creams, and other topicals, which have done nothing. They're very expensive with a 5-10% success rate, and most GPs don't bother prescribing them anymore.
They are far more likely to recommend you try light-based treatments. Here at Man Thing, I use PTF technology, a medical grade variation of IPL.
Call me on 4926 7778 or 0422 276 202 if you have any questions or to make a booking. You can also book online.
Have a brilliant day,
Andrew Thompson.
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Questions ★ Answers ~ Rockhampton Toe Nail Fungus Treatments
- What causes toenail fungus?
- Will I see an instant result from my IPL Toenail Fungus treatment?
- What can do I do to help prevent toe nail fungus?
- Can I claim nail fungus treatments through my private health fund?
- How does IPL work on toenail fungus?
- How many IPL nail fungus treatments will I need?
- What preparation is needed before a treatment for fungal nail infection?
- What other medications are contraindications to treatment?
What causes toenail fungus?
Fungus likes moist body parts. Toe nails are prime targets given that they are often covered with socks for most of the day, and perspiration creates an ideal environment for fungus to grow.
Not surprisingly, toe nail fungus is very common in athletes, truck and taxi drivers, and labourers.
Will I see an instant result from my IPL Toenail Fungus treatment?
Yes. Part or all of the fungus will blanch in colour. Black will turn grey. Yellow or cream will turn white.
Grey areas will continue to soften over the next few hours. Deeper fungus hidden from the light will require treatments over the coming weeks or months.
Where fungus has been killed, your toenail will still be damaged. It will continue to appear white until your toenail grows out.
If the treated area starts to darken again, the fungus is returning. Book another treatment as soon as possible before it further damages the nail.
What can do I do to help prevent toe nail fungus?
Can I claim nail fungus treatments through my private health fund?
How does IPL work on toenail fungus?
The light targets affected areas in much the same way as IPL/PTF targets hyperpigmentation and acne bacteria when trying to correct other skin conditions.
Light converts to heat which subsequently kills the fungus. It also dries out the damaged nail plate making it non-conducive for fungus to regain a foothold. The treatment also encourages an exponential increase in collagen production. Over coming weeks, new nail bed replaces the old damaged section but this time, without the fungus.
A positive side effect of the treatment is that the new nail bed should return flatter, and subsequently the nail above it will be smoother in appearance than the old section of nail.
How many IPL nail fungus treatments will I need?
There's no way to give an exact number at the outset of beginning treatments, but a typical plan would begin with four fortnightly treatments, followed by 6 monthly treatments. Using topicals between treatments where fungus is external and able to be directly applied to, may be of extra benefit, but is not essential.
What preparation is needed before a treatment for fungal nail infection?
What other medications are contraindications to treatment?
Several strong antibiotics, anti-depressants, and malaria medications that can make your skin sensitive to light.
If any of your meds contain minomycin, minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline, or St John's Wort, you may have to wait until you have finished your course of meds to avoid possible injury.
This is not an exhaustive list of photo rejuvenation contraindications but we will go through your medical details when you come in for your consultation.
