1475 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97302 | 6464 Sw Borland Rd Suite B3 Tualatin, Oregon 97062
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Salem: 503-391-0688
Tualatin: 503-612-4040
Fungal Nail Care Near Portland, OR
There are many ways in which your nails would be affected with fungus. During this process fungus affects the nail bed and could spread to affect the rest of the toe nails. At Advanced Foot Clinic in Salem and Tualatin, OR, we offer many ways of treating this condition.
Oral Medication
One of the traditional ways of treating the nail fungus is through Lamisil tablets. This is taken orally, however, it may cause liver damage. It is a six week course of Lamisil tablets taken orally. However, you would have to have a liver test (blood test) to make sure your livers are healthy.
Topical Oil
There is an alternative option for those patients who choose not to take the Lamisil.Applying an anti-fungal oil on their nails two times a day, once before shower in the morning and once before bed time. This is a less expensive way of treating the condition and our patients have seen great results with this product. This oil is available to purchase through our office.
Laser:
Laser treatment for toenail fungus are revolutionary breakthrough procedures in treating nail fungus infection. Laser fungus toenail treatments do not cause cuts or burns and thus has the advantage of patients being treated without reported discomfort. Laser can target the fungus and kill the pathogens without any discomfort.
Nail fungus infection is a condition which can be embarrassing and often, even painful. Fungal toenails might cause discomfort, be unsightly and embarrassing. No side effects have been reported thus far and with correct hygiene, follow up treatments, the results last. Laser nail fungus treatment procedure has an effective success rate around 80% in clinical studies showing the fungus destroyed, safely. On average, any toenail will replace itself every 6 to 9 months through natural growth. Healthy new growth will be visible within the first 3 months as the new nail replaces the old.
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