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(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 20, 2009 ) Milwaukee, Wi. Dr. Chris Milkie, of Mayfair Foot Clinic, explains "Toenail fungus, a condition medically known as 'onychomycosis', is ugly, embarrassing and painful. If you suffer from this condition, it only takes one look at your affected foot, with its yellowed, crumbling toenail, to know you want this to vanish Â… this very instant."
You might find some comfort in knowing that youÂ’re not the only one who has contracted toenail fungus; podiatrists estimate that six to eight percent of the population has onychomycosis, too. It can occur on both the toenails and fingernails.
ItÂ’s not surprising, then, that many treatment options exist to bring a solution to this disgusting condition.
When you are deciding upon the treatment that is right for you, there are certainly many factors to consider: youÂ’ll want a treatment that is simple, speedy and has the highest possible success rate.
With that in mind, here are some popular treatment options for toenail fungus:
Home remedies: There is no scientific evidence to support the efficacy of natural antifungal remedies, garlic, tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract, to name a few.
Topical creams: The ointments that you apply directly to the toenail arenÂ’t strong enough to combat this extraordinarily stubborn fungus. This applies to over-the-counter creams and prescription-strength ordered by some foot doctors.
Oral antifungal pills: These must be taken for about three months before any change is noticed; even at that, oral medication has a low success rate, and carries a risk of liver toxicity.
PinPointe™ FootLaser™ treatment: This ultra-modern procedure eradicates the fungus through the use of a targeted, high-intensity laser beam. This technology is revolutionary in the field of podiatry, and boats an astounding 88 percent level of success.
As you can see, the treatment of onychomycosis runs the gamut from non-scientific, garden-grown remedies to ones that employ the cutting-edge technology of today. But whatÂ’s right for you? Now that you have the facts before you, you can review the methods, the success rates and determine which of them best suits your lifestyle and your needs.
Dr. Milkie added "
If you are looking to rid yourself of this condition quickly and definitively, you probably have more questions about PinPointe™ FootLaser™ treatment. This is the newest, breakthrough treatment for this toenail fungus condition. Podiatrists say the procedure takes about 30 minutes, and that most patients see results within only one treatment. Best yet, this treatment is completely painless.
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Be sure to review these options with your medical professional. They will be able to recommend a course of treatment, and can explain to you in greater detail the success story behind the PinPointe FootLaser™ treatment.
Visit Dr. Chris Milkie's blog at http://www.mayfairfootclinic.com/blog/ for more information on prescription orthotics, and many other treatments to relieve foot and ankle conditions, or to get information on the newest, and highly successful laser treatment for toenail fungus.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Milkie, or to learn more about Mayfair Foot Clinic, visit http://www.mayfairfootclinic.com/
Mayfair Foot Clinic
Dr. Chris Milkie
414-257-0676
webmaster@mayfairfootclinic.com 
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