mrsg1202
05-18-2009, 02:14 PM
Has anyone heard about a new Laser Treatment for nail fungus? Thanks for any information.
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Executor
05-24-2009, 11:26 AM
Has anyone heard about a new Laser Treatment for nail fungus? Thanks for any information.
I just read an article titled "False start on a laser remedy for Fungus." It was a very informative article where using lasers to specifically target the fungus seems to hold great promise. It talked about how lasers are now being used to surgically target resistant strains such as nail fungus, and anti-biotic resistant bacteria. Essentially, the laser beams two different wavelengths of near-infrared light at toenails to selectively take aim at and kill fungi.
Thus far, those using it have showed excellent results. However, there seems to be confusion as to whether the process is FDA approved or not. The article discusses this at great length.
The treatment is expensive, usually about $1000 and is not covered by insurance. Apparently, over 23 million americans are inflicted with toenail fungus, so there is a big race to discover a real cure. Currently, the tablets only work on about 50% of the users and carry a small risk of liver damage. And a prescription lacquer, painted on the toenails daily for 48 weeks, has a complete cure rate of less than 10 percent.
Hope this helps,
Ex
I just read an article titled "False start on a laser remedy for Fungus." It was a very informative article where using lasers to specifically target the fungus seems to hold great promise. It talked about how lasers are now being used to surgically target resistant strains such as nail fungus, and anti-biotic resistant bacteria. Essentially, the laser beams two different wavelengths of near-infrared light at toenails to selectively take aim at and kill fungi.
Thus far, those using it have showed excellent results. However, there seems to be confusion as to whether the process is FDA approved or not. The article discusses this at great length.
The treatment is expensive, usually about $1000 and is not covered by insurance. Apparently, over 23 million americans are inflicted with toenail fungus, so there is a big race to discover a real cure. Currently, the tablets only work on about 50% of the users and carry a small risk of liver damage. And a prescription lacquer, painted on the toenails daily for 48 weeks, has a complete cure rate of less than 10 percent.
Hope this helps,
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Lukeshmuke
10-27-2009, 06:56 PM
The price has come down ... I can get it now for $800. Has anyone had this done yet and what were your results at 6 months? It's called the pinpointe laser system but I'm still leery without a considerable history of results.
Executor
11-02-2009, 12:09 AM
I've also read where UV light kills the fungus. I guess that's what the laser is. I wonder if any other kind of UV light would work?
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