Laser Nail Treatment in Evansville

The most common cause for fungal infections in the nail is by either developing athlete’s foot or coming into contact with someone who has athlete’s foot. Untreated fungal skin infections can spread to nails and other areas of the body.

To prevent getting a fungal infection, we recommend the following:

• Keep your feet clean and dry.
• Wear clean socks every day.
• Refrain from sharing personal items with others.
• Keep your nails short.
• Avoid cutting your cuticles.
• Wear comfortable and clean shoes that do not have high heels or narrow toes.

Before you arrive for your laser nail treatment in Evansville, please consider the following pre-treatment requirements to ensure a successful appointment.

• Remove all nail polish.
• Ensure nails are trimmed and cleaned thoroughly with a nail brush.
• Spray all shoes with any fungal spray or disinfectant (Lysol). This also must be continued weekly for at least 4 weeks after your treatment.
• Do NOT apply topical or antifungal cream or powder for 2 days prior to treatment

Rest assured that we will remind you of these instructions, and any other recommendations we may have for you, when we confirm your appointment.

• Avoid rubber shoes, flip flops, or crocs.
• Always wear socks with shoes.
• Avoid wearing the same pair of shoes two days in a row to allow the shoes to dry out between wears.
• Avoid picking at the fungal-infected nails—this can cause spread to healthy nails.
• Apply anti-fungal cream or spray to entire sole of foot, in between and op top of every toe twice daily for approximately two weeks (severe athlete’s foot infections may require longer).
• Apply anti-fungal powder or spray to all shoes at least once a week for at least 4 weeks.
• Do NOT walk barefoot in public (pool, gym, etc.).
• Keep nails trimmed and cleaned (disinfect instruments after each use).
• Nail polish may be applied 24 hours after treatment.
• Toenails may take 9-12 months and fingernails may take 6-9 months to grow out.
• Severely infected nails may require longer treatment time.

It takes about 6 months for your laser nail treatment in Evansville to take effect. Fungal infections spread slowly because the keratin in the nail is hard and compact. That also means it takes time to remove fungus from the parts of the nail that are already infected.

Although we ask you to remove any nail polish and other nail products before your laser nail treatment in Evansville, you can apply nail polish starting 24 hours after your appointment.