New Laser Technology Zaps Toenail Fungus : Conejo Valley : Ventura County Star
Dreading succeeding barefoot this summer because of hideous toenails? You are not alone. An estimated 35 million living souls in the United States let from toenail fungus, a virus that discolors, cracks and thickens toenails. A additional laser treatment, with a ascendancy reproach of 88 percent is now on tap at the Agoura-Los Robles Podiatry Center in Agoura Hills.
The center is the premier spot to provide the laser treatment to Ventura County residents. "Many toenail fungus sufferers use superficial ointments to scrutinize the problem, but the happy result rate is low. Oral medications are nearby but come with potentially dangerous side effects," says Dr. Michael Zapf, a podiatrist with the Agoura-Los Robles Podiatry Center.
"The fungus has no right denial to laser light.The laser ray harmlessly passes through the pin and integument on the toe and kills the fungus buried within the nail. The plan is without pain or discomfort. It has been old on children as young as five without problems. The results are amazing.
" The laser, known as the PinPointe FootLaser, is FDA approved for use in dermatology, manageable surgery and podiatric medicine. Podiatrists have been using the laser to boon fungal nails for more than a year. It requires one 40-minute procedure. Unlike other treatments, there are no pretension effects.
Improvement to the gaze of the toenail is superficial as the damaged parcel unaffectedly grows and is removed. Zapf says that toenail fungus is cause by a class of reasons that mar the nail, which tip-off to fungal infection. These number physical activities such as meet and tennis, genetics, poor circulation and specific medical conditions.
Almost half of those seniority 70 and older are affected. Fungus can paint through common use of wet towels, improper foot hygiene or walking on contaminated astonish surfaces and even from pedicures. "The laser remedying gives hoi polloi the ability to enjoy summer activities, emancipated of worry because their toenails are no longer an embarrassment," says Zapf.
Thousands of laser procedures have been performed and the laser has been featured on "Good Morning America." The Agoura-Los Robles Podiatry Center in Agoura Hills is one of only three facilities in the Los Angeles space equipped with the PinPointe FootLaser and the triumph expertness serving Ventura County. For more information, go to.
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