Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In Toe Nails

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: Hi
My daughter's toe nails are falling off. What can be the reason? What is your suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection, terbinafine, zinc

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

This can be due to fungal infection of the toe nails. It would require oral anti fungal medication like terbinfine if confirmed. Zinc supplementation can be advised along with the treatment. You should consult a dermatologist in this regard for further management.

Wishing you best of health

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