Gulf South Foot & Ankle

Fungal toenails or onychomycosis, as it is called, affects over 50% of the population who are over the age of 40. Here at Gulf South Foot & Ankle we offer several different treatment options for this condition. Topical Nail Lacquers, such as Formula 3, are medications that you paint on the toenail. Nail Lacquers are most effective when the fungal infection is mild as they have difficulty penetrating the nail bed to truly treat the nail bed. Oral Antifungals, such as Lamisil, are often used as well. These are quite effective but have been known to have side effects that can affect the liver. For this reason, before a patient is placed on an oral antifungal, they must have bloodwork done to check liver enzymes. The PinPointe Laser is a device that we have used for a few years now with great success. This is an exciting new treatment that is non-invasive and takes only about 20 minutes per treatment. There are no side effects and no pain. The one downfall with this treatment option is the price since insurance companies do not consider it a covered procedure. For this reason, Gulf South Foot & Ankle has created "Laser Packages" and offers payment plans.