Onychomycosis, more commonly known simply as nail fungus, is a common chronic condition that causes embarrassment and discomfort. While some people are more susceptible to fungal infections, no one is immune. Even celebrities have been caught with unsightly infections of their nails. Singer and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul contracted a painful infection as the result of improperly sterilized tools used at a nail salon during a pedicure. Twilight star Robert Pattinson reportedly had toenail fungus during filming, and megastar pop star Madonna appeared at the launch of her perfume wearing open-toed shoes, showing off what appeared to be toenails with a fungal infection. Because they are constantly in the spotlight, stars cannot afford to be stuck dealing with nail fungus for an extended period of time. So what is the celebrity secret for getting rid of nail fungus? The answer is simple – lasers. [Read more…]