To treat fungal toenails, you can try over-the-counter antifungal creams, ointments, or nail polishes. It's also helpful to keep your feet clean and dry, wear clean socks and shoes, and trim your nails regularly. If the infection is severe, you may need prescription medication from a doctor.
The fungus is underneath the nail, so nothing you paint on top of the nail really helps unless it is a prescription medication specially designed for that. See your doctor to decide what medicine you need for your toenail.
Nizoral cream is not typically recommended for treating nail fungus (onychomycosis). It is more commonly used to treat fungal skin infections like ringworm or jock itch. For nail fungus, oral medications and prescription antifungal nail lacquers are generally more effective. It is best to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Well actually no. Highly unlikely...ringworm is a fungus that grows under the skin and thrives in a moist environment. Covering the lesion with fingernail polish will hold moisture in and probably improve your crop of fungus.
Yes, fingernail fungus can be contagious and spread through direct contact with an infected nail or by sharing items like nail clippers or towels. It is important to practice good hygiene and avoid sharing personal items to prevent the spread of fingernail fungus.
You can go to your doctor if you want, but really you don't need to "see" anyone about your fingernail fungus. There are plenty of things you can do on your own. The only time you should see a doctor is if the fingernail fungus is a serious case (your nail barely hanging on and about to fall off).Basics of Fingernail FungusAny kind of fungus grows and thrives in the dark, wet, and warm. Steps that you should be taking to slow down your fingernail fungus growth before you even attempt to treat it include drying your nails thoroughly after showers. It isn't sufficient just to dry off. Take a towel and squeeze your fingers dry, making sure not to leave ANY moisture.Treatments of Fingernail FungusThere are plenty of creams and oils that you can get to treat fingernail fungus, and most of them do work. They do, however, work relatively slowly because any topical treatment alone has to penetrate your nail before killing the fungus underneath it. What doctors recommend is a Homeopathic treatment where medicine in your blood kills the fungus from your nail bed, the fleshy part of skin under the hard outer nail.The Best SolutionTaking a homeopathic treatment in conjunction with a healthy topical cream derived from natural oils and speed up the process to the point where you can have significantly improved nails in a couple of weeks. Just use a topical cream in addition to a homeopathic treatment.
This is usually treated with prescription lozenges or mouthwashes. Some of the most-used prescriptions are nystatin mouthwashes (Nilstat or Nitrostat) and clotrimazole lozenges.
No. In spite of its name, ringworm is a fungus, not a worm/parasite. The treatment is antifungal medication, not antihelminthic medication.
To treat toenail fungus, you can try over-the-counter antifungal nail creams or nail polishes. Prescription medications like oral antifungals or medicated nail polish may be recommended by a healthcare provider for persistent cases. Keeping feet clean and dry, wearing breathable socks and shoes, and practicing good foot hygiene can also help prevent toenail fungus.
Chlamydia is not a fungus, and can't be cured with a fungistatic medication.
Bacitracin is not typically used to treat nail fungus. Antifungal medications like terbinafine or itraconazole are more effective for clearing nail fungus, as they specifically target the fungus causing the infection. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider for the appropriate treatment for nail fungus.
That is insanely wrong. It can even cause you toenail fungus because there are some claims that fungus could live on nail polish. When you apply nail polish on toenail fungus it only worsen your situation. So better stay out of it when you have a toenail fungus.