Laser for Fungal Toenails - Podiatrist in Rocky Hill, Middletown and Bristol, CT - Jeffrey S. Kahn, DPM
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Podiatrist Dr. Jeffrey S. Kahn of Connecticut Foot Care Centers discusses Laser Therapy for Fungal Toenails.
Toenail fungus is so widely prevalent that one in every 10 Americans, which is about 23 million people, suffers from it. The agent responsible for nail fungal infections is usually a member of the group of fungi called dermatophytes. However, the toenail fungus may also be caused by yeasts and molds. They may enter a person's skin through microscopic invisible cuts or via a small space that exists between your nail and nail bed. Toenails are usually kept dark, warm and moist inside person's shoes, which is the ideal environment for the fungi to thrive in. This is the reason why these infections usually occur in the toenails rather than the fingernails.
