Question 1

can nail fungus be cured?

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Sometimes: The more extensive the nail involvement the more difficult it is to cure. Oral medications are about 60 per cent effective and take 1 year for thr nail to grow out. Lasers can be used but it is unclear if the results will last beyond 2 years. A safe alternative to oral medications which works in a subgroup is oral olive leaf extract.

Question 2

how can you cure nail fungus?

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Many treatments: Nail fungus can be treated with topical medication, oral medication, laser, removal of toenail.

Question 3

is exoderil cure for nail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Onychomycosis: Topical agents should be limited to cases involving less than half of the distal nail plate or for patients unable to tolerate systemic treatment. Agents available in the United States include ciclopirox olamine 8% and efinaconazole 10% nail solutions. Amorolfine and bifonazole/urea are available outside of the United States. Exoderil can be used topically, but may not be entirely effectuve,

Question 4

what do you advise if i'm in china and i'm just infected by nail fungus,,,which chinese anti fungus medicine is ok for me to cure?

Accepted Answer

Nail fungus: There are few really effective topical agents for nail  fungus .  Nail fungus doesn't happen right away , so if you have arrived in china recently , you had it when you left .  Seek help from the american consulate - perhaps there is an american doc there that can help .  There is no way we can know what  agents are available there  - or if they are even safe .

Question 5

can a toenail fungus last years in a single nail and it still be cured fully?

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Maybe: First you need to confirm that you actually have a fungus. A piece of your nail can be sent to a dermatopathology lab, to confirm the diagnosis. If you do indeed have a fungus you can take a pill to see if it will work. If the nail is thick, laser is less likely to work.

Question 6

nail fungus on finger nail it does not cure since 4years.i had many medication.thank u?

Accepted Answer

Try new medicine: There is a new prescription medicine available that is supposed to be effective for nail fungus. However it has to be applied to the nail for at least two months or longer. Please see your doctor for a prescription.

Question 7

is there any known over the counter creams that cures nail fungus  if yes how is it going to work if the fungus is under the nail the cream wont reach under the nail?

Accepted Answer

: There are several over-the-counter (OTC) creams available for treating nail fungus. These creams usually contain antifungal agents such as clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, or undecylenic acid. These agents work by inhibiting the growth and reproduction of the fungi responsible for the infection.  Note that OTC creams may not be effective in treating all cases of nail fungus.

Question 8

i have toe nail fungus, how can i cure it?

Accepted Answer

: There are many topical and oral medications for nail Fungus. It is a difficult problem to cure . Laser treatments have had some success. I have had some patients use Vicks vapor rub once a day before bed. I suggest you see a Podiatrist. You also need to disinfect your shoes. We recommend Lysol spray in the shoes and let them dry for 2 days. New shoes need to be sprayed also

Question 9

what is the best cure for nail fungus in foot?

Accepted Answer

There are several: There is no single "best" treatment. For mild fungal infections, antifungal lacquer or other topical antifungal medications may be used. Oral antifungal therapy is usually used on moderate to severe fungal infections. Another alternative is laser treatment.

Question 10

is there any otc cure for toe nail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Variety of options : Topical or oral medication can help.  Visit a local podiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. Importance of prevention is big as well. Antifungal powders, sprays & changing socks are important.

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