FUNGAL NAILS

Toenail fungus is a common condition that can cause discoloration, thickening, and deformity of the nail, often requiring specialized treatment to eliminate and prevent recurrence.

What Are Fungal Nails?

A fungus is an organism that lives in warm moist areas. Fungus of the toenails is a common problem that can affect people of all ages, although it most commonly affects individuals who are older.

Toenail fungus often begins as an infection in the skin called tinea pedis. The fungus often starts under the nail fold at the end of the nail. Over time, it grows underneath the nail and causes changes to its appearance, such as a yellow or brownish discoloration. It can also cause thickening and deformity of the toenail. Dr. Levick has been trained in utilizing proper biopsy techniques. Sometimes, yeast, pseudomonas, and autoimmune issues can contribute to the difficult problem. Dr. Levick is specially trained in finding the root cause and putting a personalized treatment plan together for the patient.

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Comprehensive, Pain-Free Solutions for Fungal Nail Infections

LFAI Combines Potent Medications and Laser Therapy with Easy Prevention Tips to Keep Nail Fungus Under Control and Prevent Recurrence.

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Fungal nail infections require a process of treatments along with a continual effort to prevent it from recurring. Keeping the infection under control can include thoroughly washing and drying feet, applying anti-fungal cream, not sharing nail clippers or shoes/socks, wearing dry cotton socks and changing them often, wearing dry shoes, and using shower sandals in wet, public places.


At LFAI, potent topical medication and laser therapy is used to kill the fungus living in the nail bed, and is entirely pain-free.

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