Fungal Toenails

 

Fungal toenails and athlete's foot happen when microorganisms are exposed to them. This can produce a smell, discolouration, and altered appearance of the nail. If it affects the nail, it will appear on the nail bed or nail plate, which cause it to become thickened and raised. Furthermore, it is likely to it to affect more than one nail.

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is an infection caused by a fungus rather than a virus. It usually strikes between the toes. If you develop a scaly rash that itches, stings or burns it may be athlete’s foot.

Preventing athlete’s foot is akin to preventing warts. The fungus is contagious. Keep your feet clean and dry and avoid contact with contaminated areas – floors, footwear or clothing.

After ruling out other conditions, a doctor of podiatric medicine will usually prescribe an antifungal cream or medication.

Treatment

If untreated, the fungi may begin to spread to other areas and the nail will remain thick and discolored. At Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic, we treat fungal toenails and athlete’s foot. We want to help. You can book your appointment on our website or call us at (613) 424-9339.

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Fungal Toenails

Fungal toenails and athlete's foot happen when microorganisms are exposed to them. This can produce a smell, discolouration, and altered appearance of the nail. If it affects the nail, it will appear on the nail bed or nail plate, which cause it to become thickened and raised. Furthermore, it is likely to it to affect more than one nail.

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is an infection caused by a fungus rather than a virus. It usually strikes between the toes. If you develop a scaly rash that itches, stings or burns it may be athlete’s foot.

Preventing athlete’s foot is akin to preventing warts. The fungus is contagious. Keep your feet clean and dry and avoid contact with contaminated areas – floors, footwear or clothing. After ruling out other conditions, a doctor of podiatric medicine will usually prescribe an antifungal cream or medication.

Treatment

If untreated, the fungi may begin to spread to other areas and the nail will remain thick and discolored. At Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic, we treat fungal toenails and athlete’s foot. We want to help. You can book your appointment on our website or call us at (613) 424-9339.

Diafactory

Real Time Fungal Nail Testing

Fungal nails present as a discoloured nail, with patches or streaks of white, yellow or brown. These nails look thickened and often become quite crumbly. While these symptoms can be common, even for a trained professional it is often hard to distinguish the difference between a fungal nail and other pathologies.

The Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic is proud to offer the Diafactory on the spot dermatophyte testing procedure, which can be completed inside a standard consult to determine whether or not your nail has a fungal infection. In as little as a few short minutes, you will have peace of mind as to what’s going on with your toenail, and whether or not some of the many treatments for fungal nail that we offer may benefit you such as; laser nail therapy, topical antifungal treatment, oral, general nail care, onychomycosis. If you have a strange toenail that looks unsightly, abnormal and you have no idea what’s going on, now is the perfect time to book in with one of the Podiatrists / Chiropodists at the Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic. We can find out at the time of your consultation if you have a fungal infection or not and provide accurate treatment recommendations.

Lunula Laser Therapy

Lunula Laser Therapy is a revolutionary low-level laser therapy bringing new hope to people suffering from onychomycosis. Safe and effective, Lunula Laser is the first and only non-thermal cold laser to receive FDA 510(k) Market Clearance for temporary increase of clear nail for patients suffering from onychomycosis. The innovative Lunula foot fungus laser poses none of the risks and harmful side effects of oral anti-fungal medications and is painless, unlike other laser therapies.

Lunula is held to the highest safety standards and has been tested in the strictest trial conditions for effectiveness and safety. Because the Lunula laser uses extremely low wavelengths and frequencies, most patients experience no discomfort, burning, searing or pain of any kind. Each onychomycosis laser treatment is performed while the patient is awake, reducing downtime and allowing patients to go about the rest of their day effortlessly.

Lunula’s innovative low-level laser technology has helped many sufferers of onychomycosis reduce symptoms and enjoy the lasting confidence of clear, healthy nails. If you’re interested in seeing what Lunula foot fungus laser treatments can do for you, book a consultation at the Orleans Dynamic Foot Clinic.

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Your feet make you suffer? Schedule a consultation with our

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for total relief of your foot pain and bad conditions.
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