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What you need to know about physiotherapy and podiatry.
Physio&SoleClinic
Podiatry
April 18 2016
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that affects either the fingernails or toenails. Fungal infections normally develop over time, so any immediate difference in the way your nail looks or feels may be too subtle to notice at first.
A fungal nail infection occurs from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments.
Fungi that are already present on your body can cause nail infections. If you have come in contact with someone else who has a fungal infection, it may spread to you. Fungal infections affect toenails more commonly than fingernails because your toes are usually confined to your shoes, where they’re in a warm, moist environment – perfect for fungi to thrive.
Visible signs of a fungal nail infection include:
Over-the-counter products can treat nail infections but they do not provide reliable results. Sometimes, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication but these can cause severe side effects.
At Physio & Sole Clinic, we are one of only a few clinics that offer the PACT® therapy in Singapore. PACT® is an abbreviation for the scientific term ‘Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy’. This revolutionary method of treatment effectively kills off bacteria, viruses and fungi on skin surfaces and toenails! Most importantly, PACT can eliminate the stubborn fungus from nail beds and allow the nail to adhere to the nail bed again, effectively sealing the nail from recurring nail infections. This is very different from what conventional treatments offer
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) involves the interaction of light, a photosensitive agent and oxygen to produce a local chemical effect. This photochemical reaction induces fungal cell death without affecting surrounding tissue, meaning it is 100% completely safe!
A PACT nail fungus treatment session will involve:
Our patients normally come in after all other kinds of treatment have failed. Their fungal problems have plagued them for many years. PACT has proven to be highly effective in treating fungal nail infections.
20 year old fungal problem
PACT nail fungus therapy is 100% safe with no known contra-indications. Repeated exposure to the light does not cause any adverse effects. Following a PACT therapy treatment session, the nail will retain a blue discolouration which should vanish within a week of treatment.
Come in to our clinic and have our podiatrists take a look at your toenails and assess if you are suitable for this therapy!