Fungal nail infections, also known as onychomycosis, are extremely common. These infections are caused by dermatophyte fungi like Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Candida albicans, and affect toenails more commonly than fingernails.
The leading predisposing risk factor for developing onychomycosis is advanced age, which is reported to be 18.2% in patients between 60 and 79 years of age, compared to 0.7% in patients younger than 19 years of age. Nevertheless, fungal nail infections can affect men and women of all ages.
While these infections are curable, treating them can be a prolonged process if they are left untreated for too long.
Speak with your doctor if you suspect you have a fungal nail infection, as the initial step towards recovery starts with positive diagnosis. Once an infection is established, Bodyvie offers safe and effective in-house laser treatments that eliminate fungal cells within the nail bed, without damaging the surrounding tissues.
