How Do Fungal Nail Treatments Work to Restore Healthy Nails?
Fungal nail treatments work by eliminating the fungus causing the infection, promoting healthy nail growth, and preventing future infections. Antifungal medications, whether topical or oral, target the fungus's ability to reproduce and spread, ultimately stopping the infection. Topical treatments are applied directly to the nail surface, where they penetrate the nail to reach the infected area. Oral medications work systemically, reaching the bloodstream and targeting fungal infections throughout the body. Both types of treatments aim to kill the fungus while allowing the nail to grow back healthily.
Laser therapy is another treatment that uses light energy to penetrate the nail and kill the fungus. This method is often preferred by patients who do not respond well to topical or oral treatments. As the infection is treated, the infected nail may become discolored or damaged. Over time, however, new, healthy nails will grow in place of the infected ones. It is important to follow the prescribed treatment plan and attend follow-up appointments to ensure that the infection has been fully eradicated and to track the restoration of healthy nails.
