Archive: onychomycosis

Does laser therapy for onychomycosis work?

Does laser therapy for onychomycosis work?

Laser therapy for onychomycosis (a fungal infection of the toenails), has gained popularity as an alternative treatment option over the last decade. However, its effectiveness and long-term success are still a matter of debate among healthcare...

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how long does onychomycosis take to heal?

How long does onychomycosis take to heal?

Typically the treatment for onychomycosis can take from months to years to never, so there is not right answer that can be given as to “how long?”. The reason for the uncertainty is due to a number of reasons. The onychomycosis is caused...

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onychomycosis

What causes onychomycosis?

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nails. There are several different fungal bugs that can cause this problem: The most common are the dermatophytes (eg Trichophyton rubrum and T. interdigitale), the yeasts (eg Candida albicans) and less...

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