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Nail fungus

Also called: onychomycosis
Treatments include oral antifungal drugs, medicated nail polish or cream, or nail removal.
Medications: Antifungal
Specialists: Primary care provider (PCP), Podiatrist, and Dermatologist
Consult a doctor for medical advice Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Oral antifungal drugs. These drugs are often the first choice. One option is itraconazole (Sporanox). These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly ...
While there are many treatment options, none is ideal. Medicine applied to the nails has a low cure rate. Antifungal pills can cause side effects. Nail removal ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Antifungal pills like itraconazole (Sporanox) and terbinafine (Lamisil) work better than creams and gels. You usually take them for 12 weeks, ...
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Feb 13, 2023 · Antifungal treatments are thought to be effective in treating about 60 to 80% of fungal nail infections. It can take between 6 and 18 months for ...
Dec 2, 2022 · The treatment options for nail fungus include nail polishes and creams as well as tablets. Nail polishes and creams are available in pharmacies ...
You can take a prescribed oral antifungal medication to treat the fungus. Options include terbinafine (Lamisil®), itraconazole (Sporanox®) or fluconazole ( ...
Jun 21, 2021 · Over-the-counter treatments for toenail fungus include creams, ointments, sprays and liquids. Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation or look ...
Treating nail fungus infections can be a long and expensive process. There are oral antifungal medications, topical ointments, and alternative therapies. Over ...
To treat toenail fungus, apply oregano oil to the affected nail twice daily with a cotton swab. Some people use oregano oil and tea tree oil together.