I have had this infection (I think it is fungal) for about 15 years it has never been treated both my big toes are about 1cm thick and i have 5 other toes affected (only 1 as bad) It doesnt really hurt but is very unsightly. I know the creams and varnish type cures will not work on my toes.
2007-02-23 22:09:56 · 9 answers · asked by kav c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Even the best therapies for this may take a very sustained course of treatment. This is because the all work on the growing nail, and toe nails go very slowly.
You are right that creams won't work. The choice is between lacquers and oral preparations. Loceryl lacquer and Lamasil tablets, though there are others.
The lacquer is applied one or twice a week. It is a bit slower than the tablets, I tend to prefer it since it is non-toxic and virtually devoid of side effects.
In a severe infection you are taking about 6 months to 2 years of therapy. It is also important to have a general health screen in case you have diabetes, as severe fungal nail infections are more common in diabetics.
2007-02-23 22:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment for a fungal nail infection includes using medications, taking steps to prevent the infection from returning, Without treatment, fungal nail infections tend to get worse, infecting more of the nail or surrounding skin. Early treatment may shorten treatment time and increase your chances of being cured. If you have a fungal nail infection that causes quality-of-life problems, such as discomfort, pain, or embarrassment, you may decide to treat it. If you have a condition such as diabetes that might complicate a minor foot injury or infection, your health professional may suggest treating a fungal nail infection, even if it does not bother you. Fungal nail infections can be treated successfully; however, some types are more easily treated than others. For more information on deciding whether to use oral antifungal medications, see Should I take oral antifungal medication to treat a fungal nail infection?
: Hope this bit of info will help, wish you the best skycat!!!!!!!!
2007-02-23 22:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a nail lacquer that works Penlak but the best way for it to work is get a dremmel( you know a rotary toll) and grind the nail some once a week when you remove the medicine.Ask a Dr. about this because the medicine is by prescription.
I did this and my foot Dr. said he didn't think I would ever be able to get rid of it completely but was faithful with the medicine and dremmal now I have one big toe completely healed.
My Dr. said he was going to start selling the dremel in his office because of the difference of what I did.
2007-02-24 01:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A long course of antibiotics, or you can file down the nail to get rid of the thickness, then paint some laquer onto the nail. It's available on prescription from the doc. It takes a long time to treat, though, upto a year to clear it completely.
2007-02-23 22:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Ahwell 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
have u tried tea tree cream and soaking the nail in warm water and sea salt
2007-02-23 22:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the creams are not working then you might need oral medications or even yet an operation. see your doc for this. :-)
2007-02-23 22:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by terra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Podiatrist at once...
2007-02-24 02:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to go doctors and get anti fungi tablets
2007-02-24 00:30:41 · answer #8 · answered by sukis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to see your Dr - you can get tablets and cream - if you dont do something now it will just get worse
2007-02-23 22:16:27 · answer #9 · answered by ************* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gd old salt and some surgical sporot
2007-02-23 22:13:06 · answer #10 · answered by Stop taking my questions away !! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋