How Do I Treat Fungus Nails?
Commonly asked questions for a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Eman Elmi. Dr. Elmi specializes in the open and endovascular treatment of carotid artery, aortic, venous, and peripheral vascular disease as well as dialysis access. Dr. Elmi also has additional training in minimally invasive surgery, providing better outcomes for his patients.
Video Transcript
Fungal nails are very difficult to treat, and unfortunately, there isn’t a consistent way to treat them effectively. Common treatments include oral antifungal medication and topical antifungal treatments, both of which have their own risks and benefits. There are also newer treatments, such as laser therapy, but these have limitations in their efficacy. What has stood the test of time is treating the fungal infection on your nails as soon as possible—the earlier you address the issue, the better the chance of resolving it. There are new, minimally invasive treatment options available in the U.S. and at Diablo Foot and Ankle, which allow medication to penetrate through the nail plate to the source of the fungus on the nail bed. I’m Dr. Eman Elmi, and thank you for watching. If you’d like to learn more about me or Diablo Foot and Ankle, please check us out online at diablofootandankle.com or on YouTube.
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