Fungal Nail Laser Therapy
Simple and safe; Laser Therapy is a non-invasive and clinically effective treatment for fungal toenail infections.
It works by producing a light wave that is absorbed by pigmented fungal infections to gently heat and inhibit further growth and stimulate metabolic processes at the cellular level.
How Does it Work?
Laser systems in near infra-red spectrum (780 nm – 3000 nm wavelength), which are commonly used in onychomycosis, exert their effect by direct heating of the target tissues. Moreover, by using a pulsed beam instead of continuous beam, these lasers can deliver a “selective photothermolysis” – delivering a short burst of laser light energy into the target tissue causing a rapid elevation in temperature into the defined target area.
Results vary depending on type, length, severity of the infection, as well as your medical history.
What type of fungus does laser therapy treat?
In the laboratory, eradication of the common dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum has been demonstrated using pulsed laser technology. Studies on fungal nail clippings have demonstrated this to have a direct thermal killing effect on fungal mycelia when treatment temperatures exceed 50°C.
Laser therapy also helps promote tissue health and healing through biochemical reactions with the cells of the treated tissue. This encourages nail growth and improved nail strength by healing any underlying damage to nail matrix and nail bed.
What are the benefits?
There are no known side effects
Improved nail health and growth, and reduced infection in the nail
Alternative to oral antifungals for people who are unable or unwilling to take them due to liver concerns.
Can be effective for people with long standing unresponsive to other treatment onychomycosis infections