Nail Fungus

Is nail fungus ruining your social life? Fungus in the toe nails can be treated and cleared, and it can be done painlessly, effectively and in about 40 minutes thanks to the specialized toe nail laser used by Dr. Troy. The first laser to be rigorously tested and approved by Health Canada, treatment for nail fungus has never been so fast and side-effect-free as it is now.

Dr. Troy is the first Pin Pointe Foot Laser Certified Provider of this technology in Canada, and he treats patients throughout the Vancouver, BC-area, including Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Richmond, BC.

Nail fungus is a common condition, affecting approximately one out of 10 people. It causes discolored, thickened, brittle and crumbly toe nails. At times infected toe nails can be inflamed, itchy and painful when it is present with recurrent athlete’s foot, as the same fungus is involved in both of these conditions. If left untreated and in severe cases, nail fungus can cause major implications for those with Diabetes or circulatory issues.
Nail fungus can come from exposure to public places where the fungus thrives, such as public showers, swimming pools and locker rooms. However, it can also manifest in those who have a genetic predisposition or increased susceptibility to the condition, especially those in poor health or who have experienced some type of previous nail trauma.

Traditional treatments for nail fungus include topical creams and lotions that are effective in approximately 12% of mild cases and which requires constant use for 12 months. Oral medications can be effective after 3-6 months of daily use in up to 70% of cases. The toe nail laser has shown its effectiveness in up to 90% of minor cases, 75% of moderate cases, 50% of severe cases, and it requires only a 30-40 minute appointment. Patients treated with the toe nail laser can go immediately back to work or normal activities. There is no recovery period.

Give Dr. Troy a call today. He is one of the leading providers in Canada for treating toe nail fungus with laser technology.