This treatment combines oral medication, advanced laser therapy, and topical antifungal treatment to target fungal nail infection from multiple angles.
Patients are prescribed oral Lamisil (terbinafine) to treat the fungal infection internally. This medication works through the bloodstream to attack the fungus within the nail bed and prevent further growth.
Alongside the medication, Class IV laser therapy is used during clinic visits. The laser emits focused light energy that penetrates the nail plate and targets fungal cells without damaging surrounding tissue. The light disrupts fungal organisms and helps eliminate the infection within the nail.
A topical antifungal treatment is also applied regularly to the affected nail. This helps treat fungus on the surface of the nail and surrounding skin while reducing the chance of reinfection.
This three-step approach increases the likelihood of successfully clearing the infection by treating it internally, externally, and directly within the nail.
For more severe or long-standing fungal infections, surgical removal of the affected toenail may be recommended.
During the procedure, the infected nail is carefully removed to eliminate the majority of fungal material and allow a healthy nail to regrow. Removing the nail also improves the effectiveness of antifungal treatment.
Following the procedure, patients are prescribed a three-month course of oral Lamisil (terbinafine). The medication works systemically to destroy any remaining fungal infection in the nail bed and surrounding tissue.
As the nail grows back over the following months, the antifungal medication helps ensure the new nail grows clear, healthy, and free from infection.
Recognising the early signs of a fungal nail infection is key to effective treatment. Common symptoms include:
If you’re noticing any of these signs, our podiatrist in Naas can confirm whether it’s a fungal infection and recommend the right treatment.
Sessions are every 6 weeks, and a course can take up to 5 months. Because the infected nail has to grow out, it can take a little longer for the whole nail to look clear.
No. You’ll feel warmth in the nail, but no anaesthetic is needed and there’s no recovery time.
Over-the-counter paints only reach the surface of the nail. They can help very early, mild infections, but once the nail is thick the fungus underneath is out of their reach.
It can if the fungus is picked up again, so our podiatrist will give you advice on footwear, socks and treating athlete’s foot to keep it away.
