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Suggest Treatment For Toe Nail Fungal Infection
Question: I have toe fungus on about one half of my toe nails. What is the best treatment for this fungus? My email address is YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
hello.thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Nail fungus Or Onychomycosis is best treated with Oral antifungals e.g either Terbinafine or with Azoles (e.g Fluconazole or Itraconazole). In addition topical amorolfine 5%nail lacquer is also effective remedy for onychomycosis. Usually, oral and topical antifungals are used in combination to ensure best results.
Regards
Oral and topical antifungals
Detailed Answer:
hello.thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
Nail fungus Or Onychomycosis is best treated with Oral antifungals e.g either Terbinafine or with Azoles (e.g Fluconazole or Itraconazole). In addition topical amorolfine 5%nail lacquer is also effective remedy for onychomycosis. Usually, oral and topical antifungals are used in combination to ensure best results.
Regards
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