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New FDA Approved Laser Treatment for Nail Fungus
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Foot & Ankle
Institute
Dr. Jason Dickerson
(801) 265-0600
Salt
Lake Office
5872 S. 900 E. Suite 150
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Draper Office
11800 S. State Street Suite
350
Draper, Utah 84020
(Lone Peak Medical
Campus)
All Major
Insurances Accepted
Fellow, American College
of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
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Nail
Fungus (Onchomycosis)
Toenail fungus affects 30 million Americans, posing both physical and
cosmetic problems for those affected. Known medically as onychomycosis,
it can cause nail discoloration and deformity, and in some cases, pain
or discomfort while walking.
A
New Treatment Approach for Nail Fungus
Toenail Nail fungus has been
difficult to treat with success. The only options have been topical or
oral medication that have shown limited benefit. In addition, the oral
medication may cause liver damage. Now there is an
FDA approved laser treatment for nail fungus which is both safe and
effective.
Cutera
GenesisPlus
Laser Treatment
The system applies laser energy to the
toenail plate and surrounding tissue. The laser light gradually heats
the fungus and promotes the growth of healthy, clear nails. The
procedure requires no anesthetics and poses no risk of serious side
effects. Treatment
typically takes 10-20 minutes, and patients are able to return to
regular activities immediately following the procedure.
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GenesisPlus Before & After Photos
Photos Courtesy of
Jeffrey Kleis, DPM
Photos Courtesy of David Weiss, DPM |
Comparison of GenesisPlus with
Conventional Toenail Fungus Treatments |
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Oral
Drugs |
Prescription Topicals |
Genesis Plus |
- Generally
effective in treating nail fungus
- Drug must be taken
over long period of time (6- weeks)
- Associated with a
number of adverse side effects, such gastrointestinal
disorders, skin disorders, headaches, and abnormal liver
function
- Not recommended
for some patients who have poor health or diabetes
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- Effectiveness is
highly variable due to the fact that the drug does not
sufficiently penetrate the nail plate to reach the
underlying infection
- Drug must be
frequently applied to nails, often daily, over a long
period of time
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- Effective in
clearing nails of both mild and severe forms of fungus
- New nail grows out
with no signs of infection
- No significant
side effects
- As with oral drugs
and prescription topicals, final results are achieved
when the nail grows out, which can take a few months
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