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What Causes Swelling And Yellow Discoloration In Left Leg Thumbnail?
Question: MY Left Leg thumbnail has becomened thickened and a little yellow in color i have attached the pics pf the same. Please advise what needs to be done.
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the nail, oral antifungal medicines need to be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be onychomycosis which is a fungal infection of the nail.
It is treated by oral antifungal medicines.
I usually recommend my patients to take capsule itraconazole 200 mg twice daily for a week in a month for 4-5 months consecutively.
This usually clears the infection.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Fungal infection of the nail, oral antifungal medicines need to be taken
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be onychomycosis which is a fungal infection of the nail.
It is treated by oral antifungal medicines.
I usually recommend my patients to take capsule itraconazole 200 mg twice daily for a week in a month for 4-5 months consecutively.
This usually clears the infection.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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