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How Can Fungal Infection On The Right Foot Be Treated?

My right foot (toenails) have a fungus infection I ve fought unsuccessfully for sometime. The skin area around my large toenail has become red, vary sensitive and it appears to have some infection. I was a navy corpsman not a podiatrist but I m hoping I can cope with this @ home. Can you help/suggest treatment? SKite
Mon, 11 Dec 2017
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Hi,
I can understand your concern regarding your toenail infection.
Let me tell you that fungal infection of toenail is very tough to treat.
A lot of patience is needed during the treatment.
Fluconazole 200 mg once a week for 6 months will have to be taken.
Please try to keep the area around your right toenail clean and dry.
Yo can also consult a physician nearby who can examine your condition physically before prescribing you the medicines.
I hope this answer helps.
Please feel free to ask another question if there is still any confusion.
Thanks,
Dr.Prabhas
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How Can Fungal Infection On The Right Foot Be Treated?

Hi, I can understand your concern regarding your toenail infection. Let me tell you that fungal infection of toenail is very tough to treat. A lot of patience is needed during the treatment. Fluconazole 200 mg once a week for 6 months will have to be taken. Please try to keep the area around your right toenail clean and dry. Yo can also consult a physician nearby who can examine your condition physically before prescribing you the medicines. I hope this answer helps. Please feel free to ask another question if there is still any confusion. Thanks, Dr.Prabhas