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Laser Fungal Treatment.. Is it a good thing?


Laser fungal treatment is a new treatment on the market, it has not been approved by the FDA. This procedure is considered experimental at this point and is not being covered by insurance companies.
We found several sources that say there are no guarantees that this treatment will work; however, there are no guarantees on other fungal treatments either. Laser fungal treatment takes about 10 minutes a toe and is most effective on healthy skin and nail beds. People who do not have healthy skin and nail beds are not advised to try the treatment.
There is a very high charge for laser treatment, this one is no exception. Charges amount to $200 - $ 500 for the laser. This price does not include many additional charges including a standard $50 treatment fee.
Unlike with pill treatments this procedure has a higher rate of failure and is often paid for and performed several times.
Talk to a podiatrist to see which treatment is right for you. Fungus is curable in most cases, so talk to your podiatrist.

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August 20, 2010 at 5:31 AM
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