Fungal Nails (Onychomycosis)
How does someone get a fungal nail infection?
Fungal nail infections are caused by many different types of fungi that live in the environment. Small cracks in your nail or the surrounding skin can allow fungus to enter your nail and cause an infection.
Who gets fungal nail infections?
Anyone can get a fungal nail infection. Some people may be more likely than others to get a fungal nail infection, including older adults and people who have the following conditions:
- A nail injury or foot deformity
- Trauma
- Diabetes
- Weakened immune system (for example, because of cancer)
- Poor circulation in the legs (venous insufficiency) or narrowed arteries reducing blood flow to the arms or legs (peripheral arterial disease)
- Fungal skin infections on other parts of the body
ToeFx cleartoe light therapy
Health Canada Approved
We are delighted to offer our clients and the community in Cornwall a proven, painless Health Canada approved and safe treatment option to treat toenail fungus.
Studies have shown that the ClearToe protocol, which takes about 30 minutes, clears most infections within 6 months. The ClearToe technology has a prove safety record with no known side effects.
Lunula laser therapy
Two laser beams work together to eradicate nail fungus by producing nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide. The laser produces a non-thermal, painless, low level light and uses photo modulation to help treat fungal nails. For best results, it is recommended weekly treatments for 4 weeks and a follow-up treatments 6 weeks after your first visit.
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