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Can I Use Candid B Lotion For The Problems In Nail?

I had been using candid b lotion about 2 weeks for my nail and and found my nail not improved but further to side of white from most of red part? It is a normal effect? What happen if normal nail used the candid b? If you have details of candid b lotion pls send me know too. Thank you
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
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1. You must be using the lotion for some fungal problem of the nail, or it could be due to anemia or vitamin deficiency, so it is better to consult dermatologist .
2. Candid B is a local skin application that contains Clotrimazole 1% [anti fungal] and Beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025% [steroid.]
PS. It is not effective in widespread fungal infections, for wide spread fungal infections one need to take oral antifungal treatments. In addition, it is not very effective in fungal infection of the nails. [so could be the reason of no improvement even after 2 weeks]
3.Some fungal infections can be complicated with secondary bacterial infections. Steroids in Candid B can complicate lesions caused by bacterial infection. Therefore, a doctor should examine the lesion before Candid B is prescribed
4. eat healthy diet rich in protein and calcium
5. keep your nail clean and dry, avoid exposure to moisture.
6. Increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer.
PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick: apart from biotin supplement you can also take natural source of biotin like: boiled eggs, cauliflower, avocado, whole grains.
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Can I Use Candid B Lotion For The Problems In Nail?

** 1. You must be using the lotion for some fungal problem of the nail, or it could be due to anemia or vitamin deficiency, so it is better to consult dermatologist . 2. Candid B is a local skin application that contains Clotrimazole 1% [anti fungal] and Beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025% [steroid.] PS. It is not effective in widespread fungal infections, for wide spread fungal infections one need to take oral antifungal treatments. In addition, it is not very effective in fungal infection of the nails. [so could be the reason of no improvement even after 2 weeks] 3.Some fungal infections can be complicated with secondary bacterial infections. Steroids in Candid B can complicate lesions caused by bacterial infection. Therefore, a doctor should examine the lesion before Candid B is prescribed 4. eat healthy diet rich in protein and calcium 5. keep your nail clean and dry, avoid exposure to moisture. 6. Increase intake of biotin and use an application of moisturizer. PS. Biotin is helpful in making nails somewhat strong and thick: apart from biotin supplement you can also take natural source of biotin like: boiled eggs, cauliflower, avocado, whole grains.