Toenail Fungus

Post Laser Treatment

Post Laser Treatment:
Use tolnaftate or undecylenic acid topical antifungal medication 1-2 times daily until nails grow out clear (in about a year), then a few times a week for life to maintain results and prevent re-infection. Clean anything your feet have touched before treatment (nail clippers/files, shower, sheets, etc.), with Clorox, Lysol, or fungus disinfectant. For warts, we have Verrustat available to paint on the wart daily.

For better, faster results – Disinfect all your other footwear (with sporicidal antifungal shoe spray, available in our offices), pull inside sole out, spray deep inside shoes to cover toe areas. Completely dry shoes before putting them back on and if the weather is nice, leave them out in sunlight, ultraviolet helps kill fungal spores. Spray shoes again after they dry to kill any remaining fungus that may have survived the first spraying. Let them dry completely, can even use antifungal foot powder or ultraviolet (UV) lights.

Soak feet 15 min/day for about 10 days after each laser treatment. Use tea tree oil, 3% hydrogen peroxide, a mixture of one part vinegar to three parts water or 1 teaspoon of bleach in half a gallon of water (enough to cover the toes in a small basin) to help prevent reinfection. Additionally, a drop of essential oil, ½ cup Epsom salt, ½ cup baking soda, and ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide with 4 cups of hot water when mixed can aid in the removal of fungal infections and foot odor. Rinse and allow nails to dry thoroughly before wearing socks and shoes. Combining medications, soaks or topicals with laser treatments has proven to give the best results and protect your investment.

We strongly recommend a topical anti-fungal used 2x a day until nail is grown out, such as Formula 3, NailEsse, Novanail, etc. If the place becomes or seems infected possibly with leaking honey-colored crusting or increasing redness and if you experience an unusual discomfort or if any other complications develop you should stop the application and call us immediately. I know and understand the fungus may not be entirely abolished, that the nail may become re-infected or there may be other types of infection present. The nail may remain discolored or not join to the nail bed. This treatment will not change the shape, width or other deformities of the nail plate. In clinical studies, there have been no adverse reactions, injuries, disabilities or known side effects on skin or soft tissue. Equally, with any procedure, there’s some chance of side effects that are unknown. I understand it might take up to 9-12 months for a clearer nail to grow back. With this in mind, I am choosing to try noninvasive laser treatment for nail fungus. Body Beautiful Medical Laser Spa has seen excellent results on patients who have been consistent with their treatments and have followed their instructions. You have been treated with a highly specialized laser that has been deemed safe and effective by the FDA. It is important that you come back within 6-8 weeks for all of your scheduled treatments. Ask about our discounted treatments for severe cases.