Nail Fungus

What is Nail Fungus? Also known as: Onychomycosis or Tinea Unguium, Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is a fungal nail infection of the fingernails and toenails. - These fungal infections usually cause discoloration, thickening and often softening of the nails. - Nail fungus or fungal fingernails is a difficult condition to treat and may often cause permanent damage to the fingernails and possibly nail loss.

Nail fungus is made up of tiny organisms (Tinea Unguium) that can infect fingernails and toenails. The nails of our fingers and toes are very effective barriers. This barrier makes it quite difficult for a superficial infection to invade the nail. Once an infection has set in however, the same barrier that was so effective in protecting us against infection now works against us, making it difficult to treat the infection.

More than 30 million people in the United States get this fungus. The fungus lives underneath the nail. The nail provides a safe place for the fungus and protects it while it grows, since fungus like dark and damp places. This is why it’s hard to reach and stop nail fungus.

Most often, nail fungus appears in the toenails because socks and shoes keep the toenails dark, warm, and moist. The toenails are 6 times more likely to be infected than fingernails. Fungi often cause the area around the base (and the sides) of the nail to become red and irritated. At first, the edges or base of the nail is affected. As it spreads, the nail and nail bed show changes. There is often mild discomfort, itchiness, or even pain around the cuticles (flesh surrounding the nails). The nail can become discolored-yellow-green, dark yellow-brown, and sometimes white spots are seen. The nails thicken and develop abnormal grooves, lines, and tiny punched out holes.

Truth and Myths about Nail Fungus
You have ten fingers/toes where nail fungus may strike, but there are many more than ten reasons to eliminate fingernail fungus. Nail fungus can make your nails brittle and jagged, and the embarrassing appearance of nail fungus can put a dent in your self confidence. If left untreated, nail fungus can spread to other areas of the body, where it may pose serious health risks. It is not difficult to eliminate fingernail fungus, but many people who contract this annoyance let it spread and develop simply because they don't know the facts about how to get rid of it. To protect yourself, learn the facts and the fiction on fungus.

Many people believe that fungus is a result of poor hygiene, which gives sufferers an undeserved social stigma. The truth is that you can't contract nail fungus just from being slovenly, and you can't eliminate nail fungus by washing, scrubbing, or following any kind of cleansing regimen. This myth may have gotten started because many skin and nail problems are due to bacterial infections, which you can banish with soap. However, soap won't affect a fungus. To eliminate fingernail fungus, you need to kick your immune system into high gear.

Another common fiction is that you will catch nail fungus by being in a communal area where bare feet are exposed, like a locker room, or a public shower. However, the truth about where the fungus that can attack your nails usually comes from is actually much less predictable. Despite the enduring mythology to the contrary, you are no more likely to catch nail fungus in a locker room or school gymnasium than you are anywhere else, and avoiding these areas won't help you eliminate fingernail fungus. Because nail fungus is not highly contagious between people, factors other than exposure often come into play. Many healthy people are exposed to this kind of fungus every day, as it can be found anywhere including lodged in soil, floating in water, or even in the air.

Nail Fungus Laser Treatment
Nail fungus infection is a condition which can be embarrassing and even painful. Aarme is a leading provider of laser nail fungus treatment which offers hope for those who have been suffering from this problem.

About the Procedure
Using a revolutionary laser treatment, in just 30 minutes or less, Aarme can treat the pathogens that cause  nail fungus (Onychomycosis). Safe and without discomfort, in clinical studies it has shown an 88% effective rate, compared to leading prescription topical treatments that only provide an 8% effective rate after months of treatment. This leaves patients significant improvements in the health and appearance of their nails.
Since Laser treatment is drug-free, there are none of the potential life threatening risks and possible liver damage associated with some prescription oral treatments that require constant physician monitoring and offer no guarantee of success.

The laser treats the nail without surgery  and patients who walk in, can walk out after a quick effective procedure.

Find out how thousands of men and women have treated the discomfort and embarrassment of nail fungus quickly, comfortably, and with long term results.


The laser beam goes through the nail and  safely reduces the infection in the nail bed that cause Onychomycosis — more commonly known as nail fungus. The procedure requires one or a small number of safe, quick burst of energy with little or no discomfort and is performed as an outpatient service with no anesthesia. The gentle laser light beam has no effect on healthy tissue and treats only the infected area of the toe or finger. No drugs or topical ointments are used, eliminating the total-body side effects of traditional oral medications.

Clinical studies show that laser reduces fungal infection and promotes clear nail growth with a single treatment. The Fotona laser is safe, effective and most patients improve after their first treatment.

How does the laser work?
The laser is a specially designed, patented device that shines through your nail and vaporizes the fungus embedded in your nail bed and nail plate that causes nail fungus.

Is this laser treatment painful?
The laser light beam has no effect on healthy tissue. Patients should experience no discomfort during or after the treatment.

How long does the treatment take?
It takes approximately 10 minutes to treat a big toe. Naturally, if you have more than one toe infected, it may take a little longer. The vast majority of our patients require only one treatment.

Does it really work?
Our clinical studies to date reveal that over 88% of treated patients show significant improvement. In most cases the nail fungus pathogen is completely eliminated.

How soon will I see improvement?
On average, a toenail will replace itself every 6 to 9 months. Healthy new growth will be visible within the first 3 months. However, follow up treatment with TNT Cream has shown an increase of up to 100% in the speed of healthy nail replacement.

Is this treatment safe?
Yes. In our clinical studies there have been no adverse reactions, injuries, disabilities or known side effects. As you may know, the use of medication available today for treatment of fungus nails carries with it possible systemic involvement (commonly the liver and kidney). This laser treatment does not.

Do I have to take any drugs as part of the treatment?
No. No drugs or topical ointments are required. Some doctors may prescribe topical or oral medication in conjunction with treatment depending on your situation and their diagnosis.

Can I walk after the treatment?
Yes, you will be able to walk out of the office just as well as you walked in. The treatment does not harm you in any way.

Does my insurance pay for this?
Currently this procedure is not included as a health insurance benefit.  Insurance plans consider this procedure a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure and therefore do not provide coverage.