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14 Treatments for Fungal Nail Infection

5

Tests

3	Surgical Procedures

5	Prescribed Medications

1	Herbs and Supplements

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Onychomycosis is very difficult and sometimes impossible to treat, and therapy is often long-term. Therapy consists of topical treatments that are applied directly to the nails, as well as two systemic drugs, griseofulvin and ketoconazole. Topical therapy is reserved for only th...[read article]

Treatment News for Fungal Nail Infection

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Tests for Fungal Nail Infection

1. Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Skin Test A skin lesion KOH exam is a simple skin test to check if an infection in the skin is caused by fungus. KOH stands for potassium (K), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H). T... More
2. Nail Bed Biopsy
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Microscopic Examination of Nails
5. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
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Surgical Procedures for Fungal Nail Infection

1. Nail Removal 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
2. Nail Debridement 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
3. Partial Excision of Nail and Nail Matrix
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Prescribed Medications for Fungal Nail Infection

1. terbinafine(Lamisil ) TERBINAFINE (TER bin a feen) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
2. itraconazole(Sporanox ) ITRACONAZOLE (i tra KO na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
3. griseofulvin(Gris-PEG , others...) Close 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
4. fluconazole(Diflucan ) FLUCONAZOLE (floo KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
5. ciclopirox topical(Loprox , others...) Close 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?

1. Tea tree oil 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 Efficacy Grade C
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