Toenail Fungus Laser Treatment Specialist in Orange, CA

Typically, dermatologists and podiatrists are the most experienced in treating toenail fungus. If the fungal infection has spread out of control and is causing discomfort and an unpleasant odor, make an appointment with your foot and ankle specialist today.

There are many over-the-counter or home remedies that can help get rid of toenail fungus. Listed below are a few tried and true methods:

• Baking Soda — Baking soda soaks up moisture that may cause toenail fungus.
• Vinegar — Vinegar is a common household product used in cooking and some home cleaning solutions. While no clinical studies have been conducted, there is an abundance of anecdotal evidence to suggest that vinegar is an effective tool to help treat toenail fungus.
• Mouthwash — Similar to vinegar, there is no scientific evidence to support that mouthwash is effective in treating toenail fungus. It does, however, have antifungal properties.
• Garlic — Typically used for seasoning food, garlic may help treat toenail fungus as well. Though limited, there is some evidence to support this claim.

If you feel like the situation has gotten out of control and you have not seen any progress with your symptoms after applying the home treatments, it’s time to pay your doctor a visit.

In extreme cases, you might be experiencing these symptoms. If so, please visit your foot and ankle specialist immediately to care for and treat your toenail fungus. Look out for these symptoms:

• A swollen toe turns red with discoloration or becomes tender to the touch.
• Your toe feels hotter than the rest of your body.
• If the infected toe or the surrounding area of the toe is starting to secrete pus.
• Red streaks around the infected toe.
• If you develop a fever of 100.4º F or higher, then the infection is moving to the rest of your body.
• The infected nail spreads to the skin.
• Intolerable pain

Once you see your doctor and they have indeed diagnosed the fungal toenail infection, they can do a few things to alleviate the pain, and discomfort, and get rid of the infection.

Usually, oral prescriptions are the treatments and cures associated with the infection. Also, prescription anti-fungal nail polish can soothe your nails. The polish rids your nail of fungal properties. To clean everything up and keep your feet and nails protected, strength nail cream can also be applied directly to the area.

If the fungal infection is too serious, the doctor has to actually surgically remove the nail to apply the medication you need to the nail bed. However, this procedure will only be administered in extreme cases and is normally not how a doctor will try and deal with the infection. Laser treatments we offered are also very effective in treating infections.
 
If you or someone you know has toenail fungus, or suspect you might have it, come to Renew Podiatry today! We have a team of professional and caring staff, so you know your feet are in the right hands! Contact our office today to get in touch with a specialist. To book an appointment, contact us or visit us online! We are conveniently located at 705 West La Veta Ave, Suite 109, Orange, CA 92868. We serve patients from Orange CA, Santa Ana CA, Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Anaheim CA, Westminster CA, Yorba Linda CA and surrounding areas.