A fungus is a living organism that thrives in dark, damp environments. Fungal infections are very common in nails on both fingers and toes, but toenails are more likely to be affected by the fungus since it is attracted to dark and damp environments more typical of the foot than the hand. Affected nails have a yellowish or brownish discoloration and may thicken or become brittle over time.

A:While the results from a series of 4-6 treatments can last for several years, your skin ages as you do, and many people find that new blemishes arise over time, necessitating further maintenance treatments. A:Some patients describe a "tingling" sensation when they are being treated, but overall the procedure is essentially painless.

Many medications including the medication we use for nail fungus is metabolized in the liver. If you have liver problems or are taking another medication metabolized in the liver caution should be exhibited in their use. However if you are healthy and not taking a medication metabolized in the liver, one "pulse dose" (1 week) or two can have dramatic results.

The DRX9000? has an impressive 86% success rate in treating herniated and degenerative discs with a 4% reoccurrence rate after one year. Typically additional treatments are not required after the completion of the treatment protocol. However, as with any treatment there are always severe cases that involve particular job/lifestyle activities that may require re-evaluations.

Tummy tuck results can be extremely long-term. By eating well and remaining in good physical shape you can preserve it.

No. Nail fungus is a plant. Its proper name is onychomycosis (on-i-ko-miKO-sis). It is a dermaphyte, a class of plants (-phyte) that thrive on the skin (derma-) and hair.