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Suggest Remedy For Recurring White Patch On Toenail
Have a large white spot on tip of my large toenail (just one toe). Dr said it is a fungus and prescribed Oxistat 1% cream. In the past I have used the Oxistat 1% lotion and it seemed to work. Will the cream be just as effective? Wow, it was expensive! Was told lotion not made any more.
Fri, 30 Dec 2022
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Hi,
The cream should be just as effective as the lotion. If it is only a small white spot on the toe, then it can be treated with topical treatment (lotion / cream). However, larger areas affected by nail fungus often demand systemic (oral) treatment. I advise to use the cream for 3-4 months and then evaluate the effect. Toenails grow slowly, and the effect is therefore also seen slowly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Riechel-Sarup, General & Family Physician
The cream should be just as effective as the lotion. If it is only a small white spot on the toe, then it can be treated with topical treatment (lotion / cream). However, larger areas affected by nail fungus often demand systemic (oral) treatment. I advise to use the cream for 3-4 months and then evaluate the effect. Toenails grow slowly, and the effect is therefore also seen slowly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Riechel-Sarup, General & Family Physician
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