Toenail Fungus
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Overview
You’ve seen the TV commercial with the creatures having a party inside a toenail. It’s not so funny if you’re the one with the ‘creatures’ in your toenails. Those little creatures are known as dermatophytes (fungus) and they love the keratin that makes up your nails. These critters are actually a fungus and they can cause your nails to become discolored, thick, and misshapen. It’s related to the fungus that causes athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. While many people choose to live with fungus on their nails, it can be a problem later on in life and can even spread from the nails to the groin or other areas on the body, causing many issues. In severe cases, it can lead to poor circulation in the legs due to infection.
Toenails are more likely than fingernails to be affected by a fungus. This is due to being covered by shoes and moist throughout most of the day. The warm, sweaty environment is a breeding ground for fungus.
Dr. Joel Schlessinger, a board-certified dermatologist at Schlessinger MD in Omaha, Nebraska can assess your skincare concerns and provide finger or toenail fungus treatment options. He has the medical background to look at all aspects of this condition and work for solutions that will result in improvement. Dr. Schlessinger has been a clinical investigator for many toenail fungus drugs and has helped to develop most of the drugs on the market for toenail fungus, so he knows which ones will work best and which aren’t worth trying.
Patient Reviews
I had a toe fungus that my Primary Care Doctor was having trouble treating. When I went to Jackie, she knew exactly what it was and prescribed a treatment that is working!
– Diane B.
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“I was involved in the initial research of Lamisil and have continued to be interested in the options for treatment. Interestingly, though, laser doesn’t seem to be that effective in treating this, which is surprising.”
Are you eligible to participate in a clinical trial to test new toenail fungus treatment options?
At the Schlessinger MD Skin Research Center located with Schlessinger MD in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Schlessinger and his clinical staff conduct research studies to test new medications for skin conditions.
He has conducted clinical research involving medications and treatments for toenail fungus, and clinical studies are ongoing in the clinic on toenail fungus. These innovative treatments are only available in a select group of clinics in the U.S. and available at no cost to study participants.
If you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial of new medications, Dr. Schlessinger can advise you when he sees you during an appointment. Contact us today to learn more!
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Dr. Schlessinger has been at the forefront of research through his clinical research activities. His research clinic has studied and been able to offer the newest forms of treatment to his Omaha, Nebraska patients years before they were generally available. Schlessinger MD is proud to use our innovative research to provide you with the latest, and most advanced anti-fungal treatment options available.
