PACT Therapy for Fungal Nails

The photodynamic light gel is selectively taken up by the fungal cells. With the application of the LED light, these cells are activated from a stable ‘ground’ state to an ‘excited’ state. It is during the return to the ‘ground’ state that energy is released and transferred into oxygen, creating reactive oxygen species (ROS). These ROS mediate cellular toxic reactions, effectively destroying the fungal cells. As the nail cells do not take up the gel, the healthy nail remains unaffected by the treatment.

The number and frequency of treatments will be determined by your podiatrist, who will take into consideration:

• The severity of the infection
• The duration of the infection
• The total number of nails affected
• Response to previous treatments (if applicable)
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A 3 month , 6 month and 12 month follow up is required to determine the effectiveness of the treatment, and whether any further treatments are required.

A mild warming sensation may be experienced during the application of the LED light.

The nail retains a blue discolouration that will vanish soon after treatment, however in rare cases it may remain for up to one week.