Are there any other treatments for nail fungus?

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    Alternative treatments for nail fungus are limited, but laser therapy, which involves exposing the nail to a powerful light source, shows potential as a non-antifungal option.

    Treatments that do not use antifungal drugs are limited. However, laser therapy (a treatment in which the nail is exposed to a powerful light source) has the potential as an alternative treatment for nail fungus.[1]