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Nail fungus
Thick, discoloured, crumbling nails caused by a fungal infection.
How referrals work
A referral from your doctor or nurse practitioner is required.
Clean and groomed is what we want from our toenails, not thick, discoloured and crumbling. Dermatophytes are the fungi most commonly responsible for this nail infection.
Causes and risk factors
Dermatophytes are everywhere in our environment, especially in swimming pools, public showers, gyms and nail spas. Tight-fitting shoes, nail trauma, poor health and age are all risk factors for this aggravating condition.
Treatment options
Treatment options include oral and topical medical treatments, but Laser Genesis provides the quickest, optimal improvement.
Bare feet have never looked better. Our team at Rao Dermatology can help you battle this infection for good, so your toenails grow out healthy and new.
Referral required. In Alberta, patients with medical skin problems must be referred by a licensed Canadian physician or nurse practitioner. See how referrals work. Live far from Edmonton? Ask your doctor about teledermatology.
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Referral required. Ask your family doctor or nurse practitioner to send us a referral. Already referred? Call 780-437-7189 to book.