Nail fungus is a very common problem among adults. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to treat. Because fungus grows beneath the nail, finding a way to effectively kill the infection is not easy. Topical creams often are not strong enough to penetrate the nail. Oral antifungal medications are widely used because they travel through the bloodstream directly to the site of the infection, but they can cause potentially life-threatening side effects when taken over an extended period of time. Recently, laser treatments such as the Q-Clear laser system have become a method of choice when it comes to treating onychomycosis. but the question arises, are nail fungus lasers safe? [Read more…]