Onychomycosis treatment with Erbium laser
Aristides Arellano-Huacuja, Dafne Arellano-Montalvo, Anja Arellano- Montalvo
Fungal nail infections are produced by various fungal organisms (fungi). Often the cause of the disease
is a type of fungus called “dermatophyte”. Yeasts and molds can also cause infections. The infections
can occur at any age but are more common in older people. As the nail ages, it can become brittle and
dry out. The cracks, porosity that are present in the nails is the reason to allow the entry of fungi. Other
factors, such as decreased blood circulation to the feet do because diabetes is present and a weakened
immune system, can also play a role. An inflammatory infection of the toenails can start changing the
nail color in athlete's foot (foot fungus) and can extend from one nail to another. However, getting an
infection from another person can occur if they employ the same nail cuter. There is a traumatic factor
also due to accident or shoes to tight.
Erbium laser have been a very successful treatment in our patients with these diseases. Is apply weekly
in all the nails, infected or not.
