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Understanding nail fungus and nail fungus treatments
PinPointe provides the following information to help you understand the causes of nail infection, or fungus, what nail fungus looks like, and the benefits, disadvantages, and risks of available treatments. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What are the causes of nail fungus, or Onychomycosis?
Fungi, including yeasts and molds, are typically the causes of nail infections, and most are caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. The most common fungi that cause nail infection disease in animals and humans are Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Candida albicans. These fungi can live in the layer of dead skin around your nails, in the space under your nail, and in the nail itself

What are the signs and symptoms of nail fungus
Nail infection can cause permanent deformity of the nail, which can interfere with your being able to wear shoes, walking, sports, and other activities. Infected nails often show one or more of the following signs:
  • Yellow streaks in the skin under the nail, or nail bed, and on the underside of the nail
  • Buildup of bits and pieces of skin and nail fragments under the nail
  • Discolored and thickened nail that may separate from the skin under the nail
  • Brittle, broken, and thickened nails
  • White spots or streaks on the nail surface
  • Soft and powdery nail surface, which appear as the infection worsens
  • Damaged, crumbly, and brown or gray nail surface, with no separation of the nail from the underlying skin

Testimonials

"I had a wonderful experience at Dr. Rubinstein's office. I've been suffering with fungus nails for 10 years. After just one treatment, I noticed my nails were growing clean and clear. Thank you Dr. Rubinstein! I will highly recommend you to my friends."
- Jane V. (Sunnyvale, CA)

"I was skeptical at first, that a single laser treatment would get rid of my nasty nail fungus, but it worked! It didn't even hurt. Very happy with the results!"
- David S. (San Jose, CA)

"I was terrified about going on my honeymoon to Hawaii after our wedding. My girlfriend told me about Dr. Rubinstein's laser treatment, and I decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did, because my nails look great and I'm so excited about going to Hawaii!"
- Maria N. (Mountain View, CA)

"I stubbed my big toe 5 years ago (ouch!), and it started growing sick and gross. I've tried a few different treatments (topicals and pills), nothing helped. With one treatment, Dr. Rubinstein cured my toenail, boy I really wish I knew about this before."
- Philip D. (San Francisco, CA)

"I've had ugly toenails for years. I was really self conscious about wearing open toed shoes, going to the beach, and going on dates. I got so sick of taking different medications, and decided to try laser treatment. Dr. Rubinstein was really nice, explained the procedure to me, and after the treatment, I've noticed that my nails are growing in clear! Thanks Dr. Ed!"
 - Lisa L. (Hayward, CA)