Crystal Lake, IL Laser Nail Treatments

Foot First Podiatry, CLPC

Get Clear Nails using the latest in Fungal Nail Laser Treatment. Nail infections, caused by fungi, yeasts and molds, live in the layer of dead skin around your nails, in the space under your nail, and even in the nail itself. Treatment of nail infections is often difficult and includes oral drugs, topical solutions or a simple laser procedure.  Foot First Podiatry now uses the CoolTouch® laser procedure which sends invisible laser heat energy into and through the nail and surrounding skin, which destroys and clears up the fungus. Nail clearance is dependent upon individual circumstances and can take 6-9 months.
 

• Quick, in-office procedure (about 30 minutes)
• Safe and effective treatments
• Virtually painless procedure with no downtime from your regular activities. Most patients only feel warmth during the treatments.
• Alternative to prescription medications. Prescription medication can have serious side effects such as liver problems.

What are the signs and symptoms of a fungal nail infection?

A fungal nail infection can cause permanent deformity of the nail that can interfere with being able to wear shoes, walking, and with sports or other activities.

Infected fungal nails often have one or more of the following signs that may be unsightly:

• Yellow streaks in the skin under the nail (the nail bed) and on the underside
  of the nail.
• Buildup of bits and pieces of skin and nail fragments under the skin
• Discolored and thickened nail that may separate from the skin under the nail
• Brittle, broken and thickened nail
• White spots or streaks on nail surface
• Soft and powdery nail surface (As the infection worsens)
• Damaged, crumbly and brown or yellow surface (with no separation of the nail from the underlying skin)

Schedule your appointment today at 815-477-9221 and say goodbye to discolored nails.