Suggest Treatment For Painful Fungal Infection In Nail

Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016

Question: Dear sir,
i have nail fungus which is getting worse day after day.its itchy and the nail bed is infected.sometimes its painful too. every time i consulted a doctor they prescribe antifungul medicines for long durations which i found to be damaging for the liver. As a result i need your opinion if there is any way like laser or something new developments for effective, permanent and side effect free solution.
Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Fungal infection of nails require prolonged treatment.
Tablet fluconazole 150 mg per week for at least 6 months is highly effective and safe.
There are no laser or any other treatments available for this.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in confirming diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

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Photograph attached....pl check and update on this..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is fungal infection.
Please start with tablet fluconazole 150 mg per week for at least 24 weeks and apply ointment terbinafine twice daily for the same duration.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar