Laser treatment for toenail fungus

David M. Harris; Brian A. McDowell; John Strisower

doi:10.1117/12.810193

19 February 2009 Laser treatment for toenail fungus

David M. Harris, Brian A. McDowell, John Strisower

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Proceedings Volume 7161, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics V; 71610M (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810193
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2009, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

An infrared pulsed laser was used to irradiate toenails with visible signs of bacterial/fungal infections. Seventeen subjects with both great toes involved were recruited in a podiatric private practice. Toes were randomized to receive either a single treatment or no treatment. The treatment was tolerated by all subjects without anesthesia and there were no occurrences of serious adverse effects. Eleven out of 14 (79%) treated toes improved. Improvement ranged from 2.1 to 6.1 mm over 90 days following a single treatment. There was a highly significant difference (p<0.001) between treated and untreated toes for nail bed clearing.

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David M. Harris, Brian A. McDowell, and John Strisower "Laser treatment for toenail fungus", Proc. SPIE 7161, Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics V, 71610M (19 February 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.810193

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