Question 1

how can i prevent a finger nail infection?

Accepted Answer

Wash: Do not cut nails too short
do not pick at cuticles
do not bite your nails
wash - 
if have an abrasion or opening on skin, clean with perioxide and use an antibacterial ointment for 1-3 days.

Question 2

does nail debridement for treating fungal finger nail infection mean removing the whole nail? guarantee to work with no recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Onychomycosis: Usually this means taking off the entire nail, but as someone famous once said the only guarantees in life are death and taxes.  Good luck.

Question 3

fungal finger nail infection. don't want to take oral fungal med as my liver enzymes are high n i take other meds. any other treatment methods?

Accepted Answer

Depends: No great treatments. Even the best pill (terbinafine) has about a 76% cure rate. It can cause elevated liver enzymes to but a little less commonly. Depending on your liver tests, have a discussion with your doctor about the risks versus benefits of treating.

Question 4

taking lamisil (terbinafine) 250mg/ day 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off to treat a fungal finger nail infection. can cause loss of taste, hearing, liver damage, etc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are significant side effects of this medicine.Be sure ur pcp is closely following your progress.

Question 5

about 12 hours ago my left hand middle finger turned red, started getting really hot, moderately swollen and the pain gets worse by the worse. oh, and it throbs off and on. i'm thinking its a "harmless" maybe ingrown nail infection (there was no hangnail

Accepted Answer

IT : It is not timew for a home remedy.If someone thinks they have a finger infection there are no "harmless" infections 
someone with intense pain in their finger with redness and swelliing should seek medical attention

other issues can include:
infection, gout, trauma or circulation problems can give severe finger pain.

Infection. Yes a small "hangnail" can get infected but a paronychia, an infection of the space adjacent to the nail can exists. A felon, an abcess in the pulp or the beginings of infectious flexor tenosynovitis can show up this way too.

Gout. Can appear as a reddened hot area that is very painful. Fgouty deposits in the soft tissue of the finger or around the joints can mimick infection.

Trauma. A puncture wound, a fracture, a sprain, a foreign body ( sliver, splinter) can appear this way

circulation issues. Loss of circulation, longstanding issues regarding circulation, cold induced spasm of blood vessels can give a painful finger but less typically a red hot one.

The list can go on

there are enough issues here that can worsen quickly
it is not time for a home remedy  for anyone with these issues.

Question 6

my infection moved under finger nail a little what do i do ?

Accepted Answer

Below: With out an exam, or an image to see, it would be best to be seen by your health care provider.
An antibiotic may be needed.

Until then, soak the finger in warm water for about 15 mn 4 times per day.

Question 7

proper methods to heal nail with finger nail removed due to enterroccocus infection?

Accepted Answer

Keep dry: Keep nail unit clean and dry.

Question 8

i often get an infection following the cutting of my finger nail. this occurs at the naternal nail fold. why does this occur & how can i avoid this?

Accepted Answer

Be more careful: The person who is giving you a manicure has to be more careful. Any time that the skin Barrie is compromised you open up a pathway for potential infection. Wash hands thoroughly and make sure that tools are sterile.

Question 9

what can you do to treat a fungal infection under your finger nail?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Topical antifungal, oral antifungal, laser treatment.

Question 10

what is most effective in treating finger nail fungal infection if loceryl is not very effective by itself?

Accepted Answer

Debridement.: Loceryl is a topical treatment for nail fungus.
Topical treatments are often ineffective for nail fungus.  Oral antifungals are more effective but usually require blood tests and carry increased risks.  Formula 3 is a fairly effective topical medication available in some doctors offices.  Debridement (thinning, cutting) of the nail combined with topical meds usually gives better results.
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Finger and nail infection

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How can i prevent a finger nail infection?

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Does nail debridement for treating fungal finger nail infection mean removing the whole nail? guarantee to work with no recurrence?

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Fungal finger nail infection. don't want to take oral fungal med as my liver enzymes are high n i take other meds. any other treatment methods?

A member asked:

Taking lamisil (terbinafine) 250mg/ day 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off to treat a fungal finger nail infection. can cause loss of taste, hearing, liver damage, etc?

A member asked:

About 12 hours ago my left hand middle finger turned red, started getting really hot, moderately swollen and the pain gets worse by the worse. oh, and it throbs off and on. i'm thinking its a "harmless" maybe ingrown nail infection (there was no hangnail

A member asked:

My infection moved under finger nail a little what do i do ?

A member asked:

Proper methods to heal nail with finger nail removed due to enterroccocus infection?

A member asked:

I often get an infection following the cutting of my finger nail. this occurs at the naternal nail fold. why does this occur & how can i avoid this?

A member asked:

What can you do to treat a fungal infection under your finger nail?

A member asked:

What is most effective in treating finger nail fungal infection if loceryl is not very effective by itself?

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