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Over-the-counter creams and ointments generally do not help treat this condition. Prescription antifungal medicines taken by mouth may help clear the fungus in about 50% of patients. However, such medicines can cause side effects or may interfere with other medications. Some of ...[read article]
Tests for Fungal Nail Infection
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The skin lesion KOH exam is a test to diagnose a fungal infection of the skin. More
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Nail Bed Biopsy
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Microscopic Examination of Nails
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Surgical Procedures for Fungal Nail Infection
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Nail removal is a form of treatment that is sometimes necessary following traumatic injuries or recurrent infections in the area of the nail. There are nonsurgical ... More
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Nail removal is a form of treatment that is sometimes necessary following traumatic injuries or recurrent infections in the area of the nail. There are nonsurgical ... More
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Partial Excision of Nail and Nail Matrix
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Prescribed Medications for Fungal Nail Infection
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TERBINAFINE (TER bin a feen) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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ITRACONAZOLE (i tra KO na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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GRISEOFULVIN (gri see oh FUL vin) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin, hair, or nails. More
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FLUCONAZOLE (floo KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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CICLOPIROX (sye kloe PEER ox) NAIL SOLUTION is an antifungal medicine. It used to treat fungal infections of the nails. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Fungal Nail Infection What's this?
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Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia . Tea tree oil is purported to have antiseptic properties and has been used t... More
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