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.
To effectively treat fungus on your dog's paws, you can try using antifungal shampoos or sprays specifically made for pets, keeping the paws clean and dry, trimming hair around the paws, and consulting a veterinarian for prescription medication if needed.
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.
Yes, ketoconazole is an antifungal medication that effectively kills fungus by inhibiting the growth of fungal cells.
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.