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Fungus Nails What are Fungal Nails? Fungal nails are a discoloration or disfigurement of nails caused by fungus or yeast. These organisms infect the soft skin under the hard nail causing the surface of the nail to eventually turn yellow-green and/or very thick and crumbly.
I've got thick fungal nails. What can be done about this? There several commonly accepted treatments for curing fungus nails. It should be noted that, generally speaking, all forms of treatment for fungus infected nails have low cure rates. However, most treatments will improve the appearance of the nail. Treatments for fungal nails address two areas of the problem: 1. Below the nail in the skin and root (nail bed):
2. On the nail:
These are often used in combination with each other to achieve higher success rates. Removal of the nail can be performed to increase the success rate and facilitate the use of carbon dioxide L.A.S.E.R. to "vaporize" the fungus.
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Have Questions? We are available via email or phone David Lee, D.P.M., South West Foot Institute, 1300 N 12th ST, Suite 503, Phoenix, Arizona, 85006 eMail: davidklee@cox.net Office Phone: (602) 340-8686Copyright © 2005 LeePodiatry.com, Brachymetatarsia.com, ArizonaPodiatry.com and CosmeticFootSurgery.comRestorative Foot SurgeryTM is a trademark of Dr. David Lee, DPM and the Arizona Institute for Restorative Foot & Ankle Surgery, Inc. All images on LeePodiatry.com, Brachymetatarsia.com and CosmeticFootSurgery.com are owned by this establishment and copyrighted materials. Any reproduction, copying or use of these images is expressly prohibited under the full extent of the law. Disclaimer: The information contained on this site, and its links, do not guarantee successful treatment and should be used for educational purposes only and not self treatment. Consult a qualified surgeon for specific treatment of your condition.
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