my friend has some kindof fungus in his hand. with what can his be cured?
2007-12-18 01:59:06 · 10 answers · asked by AP89 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
go to the doctor to get a antibacterial ointment or use powder to dry it out don't use lotion it just makes it worse and keep it clean I get it every year on my feet and hands
2007-12-18 02:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by katya7481 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's unusual to have a fungus on the hand. Fungus usually grows in dark, moist areas. Have it checked out by the Doc.
2007-12-18 02:03:28 · answer #2 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DON"T SOAK IN BLEACH!!! Trust me on that one. Over the counter antifungals should do the trick but they take a while and need regular applications as fungal infections are tricky to treat. Its not uncomon for fungal infections to last for months. Antibacterials will do nothing. Studies have been completed on using 10% tea tree oil onto fungal infections twice per day to the affected area. This is cheap, safe and natural. I recomend this if the antifungals don't work. May need a steroid cream from doctor if none of this works.
Chris- Registered Nurse
2007-12-18 02:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by Mach_RN 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He could try an over the counter anti fungal agent like Tinactin or similar - have him ask the pharmacist what he recommends if in doubt. If that doesn't do it a dermatologist can prescribe something stronger.
2007-12-18 02:02:33 · answer #4 · answered by LoFlo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger, I had a fungus growing under finger and toe nails. I went to the doctor and they had me soak my hands and feet in bleach. It smells really bad, but it works.
Good luck to your friend.
2007-12-18 02:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by Heather B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil killed my toenail fungus so it might work on the skin type fungal infection, too.
2007-12-18 02:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by Snowflake 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some Selsun Blue shampoo and rub it on the area before you shower. Keep doing this until the problem is sovled and then keep doing it for a while after just to make sure it doesn't resurface.
Or go see a doctor.
2007-12-18 02:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by Flavor Vortex 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Zole-F would be th ebest one for using on skin.
2007-12-18 02:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by sabu j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anti Fungal cream, you get it at the chemist.
2007-12-18 02:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by catLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-fungal cream. You can get it at Wal-Mart.
2007-12-18 02:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋