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  1. What is the treatment for nail fungus?

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    Dr. Alan Thomas Charly

    Dr. Alan Thomas Charly community pageMBBS · 1 years of expIf you have a fungal infection of your nails, you must consult a dermatologist for it. Depending on the severi...Read more
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    Taking good care of your nails by keeping them well trimmed and clean is a good way to prevent infections. Also avoid injuring the skin around your nails. If you’re going to have damp or wet hands for an extended amount of time, you may want to wear rubber gloves. Other ways to prevent fungal infections of the nails include:

    Dr. Robert H. Shmerling

    M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of exp

    Fungal nail infections do not always require treatment because they are rarely a threat to health. And fingernail fungus is not always curable. However, it may contribute to brittle nails and may be distressing due to its appearance. Treatment options include: • Non-prescription topical medicines • Prescription topical medicines (such as efinaconazole, tavaborole or ciclopirox) • Prescriptions oral medicines (such as itraconazole) • Surgery to remove the nail temporarily (to allow topical treatment to work better) or permanently Many physicians do not recommend prescription medications for nail fungus due to the risk of side effects and because recurrent infection is common. It may take many months to know if these treatments are working.
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    For some people, a fungal nail infection can be difficult to cure, and the first round of medication might not work. The nail infection can’t be considered cured until a new nail that’s free from infection has grown in. Although this indicates that the nail is no longer infected, it’s possible for the fungal infection to return.
    Doctors can also use lasers to treat nail fungus. See your doctor if you think you have nail fungus. It can be tough to get rid of, and you’re more likely to have success with a prescription. Treatments include: Oral antifungals. The doctor may give you a pill to kill fungus in your whole body.