Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common condition estimated to affect up to 10% of the population worldwide. It can cause nails to become yellow or discolored. As the infection advances, the nail can become thick, brittle and separate from the nail bed. It can also cause pain when wearing shoes or walking. You should always discuss your medical condition and treatment with your doctor.
What is GenesisPlus? – GenesisPlus is a Nd:YAG 1064nm laser that has been cleared by the FDA, Health Canada and CE Marked, to be both a safe and effective solution for the treatment of nail infection (onychomycosis), more commonly known as toenail fungus. This laser is also a safe and effective treatment for scar reduction and warts.
What causes nail infection (onychomycosis)? – Dermatophytes are the fungi most commonly responsible for causing this condition. They are specialized organisms that live off a keratin which is the main component of nails and skin. The most common fungi that cause nail infection disease are Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Candida albicans. Everyone is at risk for infection because fungus is present everywhere in the environment.
Where does nail infection come from? – Nail infection is caused by contact with dermatophytes which are everywhere in our environment. Common sources of infection include swimming pools, public showers, gyms and nail spas. Tight fitting shoes and nail trauma can also lead to infection. Genetic susceptibility, poor health and increasing age are also factors that increase the risk of nail infection.
What are the symptoms of nail infection? – You may suffer from nail infection (onychomycosis) if you have one or more of the following symptoms:
What treatments are available for nail infections? – Current treatment options for nail infection include oral drugs, topical drugs and laser. No single treatment is effective in all patients and there are risks and benefits associated with each one. Be sure to discuss all your treatment options with your doctor.
How does GenesisPlus work? – Laser light from GenesisPlus passes through the nail and the surrounding tissue. The laser light is absorbed by pigment in the fungi, which causes the pigment to heat and this heat kills or damages the fungal organism. This can result in your nail growing normally.
What can you expect? – The treatment involves passing the laser beam over the infected nails and surrounding skin. Your physician will repeat this several times until enough energy has reached the nail bed. Your nail will feel warm during the treatment.
Are there any clinical studies? – In a clinical study, 68% of patients treated for toenail fungus showed improvement in the percent of clear nail of infection. The amount of nail improvement you may experience is dependent on your individual circumstances and should be discussed with your doctor.
Will the fungus come back? – Your nail infection should improve following treatment, but you will need to continue with home care techniques to reduce recurrence of the infection as advised by your doctor. There is a chance of reinfection, because the fungus is present everywhere in the environment.
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