PACT Nail Fungus Therapy

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is estimated to affect up to 1.6 million Australians.  Topical solutions applied daily or weekly can be frustrating and only have a small success rate.  Oral medication is more effective however this is not suitable for all people, and can produce side effects and a typical course could be anywhere from 3-12 months.  

PACT is Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy, it effectively kills off bacteria, viruses & fungi on skin surfaces & toenails. It involves the interaction of light, a photosensitive agent and oxygen to produce a local chemical effect.  This photochemical reaction induces fungal cell death without affecting surrounding tissue as it only targets the fungal elements without destroying healthy nail meaning is 100% safe.

The nails are prepared by our podiatrists through reduction, either physical &/or chemical reduction depending on the severity of the infection.  A special PACT nail fungus gel is then applied to the nail and left to absorb for 10 minutes, the gel then stains the fungal cells making them sensitive to the light emitted by the scientifically tested PACT LED lamp. The PACT LED lamp is applied for 9.5 minutes penetrating the nail & destroying the fungal cells.  A blue discolouration may remain on the nail after treatment however this will vanish soon after treatment but it rare cases may remain for longer.

Treatment Guide

The number of PACT treatments required depends on the severity of fungal infections. 

As a guide we recommend:

Please note:

Applications of a urea ointment may need to be applied before PACT treatment. Use of a topical anti-fungal application may be required concurrently with your treatment.  Some cases may require prophylactic treatment after cure.