can a podiatrist treat nail fungus?
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Diagnosis and Treatment Your podiatrist can detect a fungal infection early, perform a lab test, determine the cause, and form a suitable treatment plan, which may include prescribing topical or oral medication, and debridement (removal of diseased nail matter and debris) of an infected nail.
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Ciclopirox topical solution is used along with regular nail trimming to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (an infection that may cause nail discoloration, splitting and pain). Ciclopirox is in a class of medications called antifungals. It works by stopping the growth of nail fungus.
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Fungal infections of the toenails — also known as onychomycosis — don't go away on their own, and if left untreated, the fungus will spread and can eventually destroy the nail.
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Antifungal treatments are thought to be effective in treating about 60-80% of fungal nail infections. It can take between 6 and 18 months for the appearance of the affected nail to return to normal, and in some cases the nail may not look the same as before the infection.
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Apply a three percent topical solution of hydrogen peroxide with water several times a day for several months to combat fungal spores in nail beds. Always keep your feet and hands dry, especially after eliminating the infection. Wearing cotton socks allows feet to breathe.
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['Topical Medication: Topical creams and medicated nail lacquers may be suggested to help treat toenail fungus infections, but the thickness of toenails makes topical treatment difficult.', 'Oral Medication: Oral antifungal medications are often more effective than topicals.']
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Terbinafine and itraconazole are the two medicines most commonly prescribed for fungal nail infections. These usually need to be taken once or twice a day for several months to ensure the infection has completely cleared up. If you stop taking the medication too early, the infection may return.
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A pedicure probably won't hurt you if you already have a toenail fungus. But if you're aware of the issue, you might want to alert the staff ahead of time. That way, they can be sure to fully sterilize the equipment after you use it. In some cases, they may even ask you to bring your own disposable tools for the job.
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Ingrown fingernails rarely require surgical treatment. Surgery is more common with ingrown toenails. However, if an ingrown nail doesn't resolve on its own, you may need to see a family doctor or dermatologist for a surgical solution. Doctors commonly use a procedure called nail avulsion.
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Clinical studies show that the laser kills toenail fungus and promotes clear nail growth with a single treatment in better than 80% of cases. The laser treatment is safe, effective, and most patients improve usually after their first treatment.
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Rubbing alcohol can be effective in killing the fungus that causes toenail infections and athlete's foot. However, it will usually only eliminate surface-level bacteria in the earliest stages of an infection.
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Skin fungus treatment Antifungal medications work to treat fungal infections. They can either kill fungi directly or prevent them from growing and thriving. Antifungal drugs are available as OTC treatments or prescription medications, and come in a variety of forms, including: creams or ointments.
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A pharmacist can help with fungal nail infections antifungal nail cream – it can take up to 12 months to cure the infection and does not always work. nail-softening cream – used for 2 weeks to soften the nail so the infection can be scraped off.
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Treating Acrylic Nail Fungus and Infection Improper positioning of artificial nails can allow fungus to grow. You also can develop a fungal nail infection if the manicurist uses unsanitary tools to apply the nails. The symptoms of a nail fungus infection include: Nail discoloration (often green or yellow)
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If your fungus doesn't clear up at home, you should check in with a dermatologist (a skin, hair, and nail specialist) or podiatrist (a foot doctor.) They may gently scrape under your nail to get rid of some of the fungus or send it to the lab for diagnosis. They can also prescribe stronger medicines. Topical medicines.
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A severe case of nail fungus can be painful and may cause permanent damage to your nails. And it may lead to other serious infections that spread beyond your feet if you have a suppressed immune system due to medication, diabetes or other conditions.