Question 1

i have bad itching on the tops of my big toes in the evenings but skin looks fine. i've been taking terbinafine for two weeks for fungal nail infection (in both big toes) and also using loceryl. it's absolutely maddening. is it to do with the medication?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The itching probably has more to do with the fungal infection.  I would take 25 - 50 mg of benedryl at night to help the itching.  Cool compresses with Domeboro solution may help as well.  Benedryl cream is another options.

Question 2

my two big toenails are discoloured could this be fungal nail? my best friend found out she had a severe fungal nail 6 weeks ago and i used her shower

Accepted Answer

It is : Certainly plausible, go have it tested.

Question 3

what are the cures for fungal nail infection?

Accepted Answer

Epsom salt soak: Soak daily with epsom salt and antifungal cream twice daily x 6 weeks.

Question 4

what should i look for in a good anti fungal nail treatment?

Accepted Answer

Penetration: The key is that the medicine penetrates into the nail unfortunately over the counter products can only work for a few millimeters or as far as the medicine can penetrate under neath the nail. Presciptin medications include a topical which has only a 8 per cent cure rate and oral antifungals which cure about 55 per cent of people who take the medication 3 months for toenails and 2 months for finger.

Question 5

what do i do for a fungal nail  infection?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal therapy: You  may need oral antifungal tablets as well as  over the counter topical antifungal creams. Some antifungals are available as a type of nail lacquer- consult your physician.

Question 6

what fungal nail treatment can i use while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Topical: If you really need to do anything, a topical solution would be your best option. No nail treatment will work fast. Usually takes 7-9 months to see results...

Question 7

are there any fungal nail infection treatments?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Treatment for fungal nails is a challenge. Nothing works fast and the best results out there are only about 70% or so effective.  Thicker nails are more difficult to treat. Topical medications are ineffective by themselves unless the nail is thin.  Oral terbinafine is successful but has side effects. Laser is safe, but not covered by insurance.  Successful treatment takes months to see results.

Question 8

hi, i have had a fungal nail on my toe for a couple of years, just found out i am pregnant, should i be worried. it is not painful or uncomfortable.

Accepted Answer

Toenail fungus: is not dangerous to the pregnancy.  The nail is essentially a cosmetic issue and after delivery you can speak with your physician about medications to treat it.

Question 9

showed my gp my toenail on suspected fungal nail & she said it did look like it was. took nail clipping for test & result was negative. what else isit?

Accepted Answer

Micro trauma : If the nail is thickened and the culture was negative it is usually due to trauma to the nail. Could be a big trauma that you would remember but more often it is due to micro trauma over a period of time, like from shoes or activity.

Question 10

should i let a fungal nail infection on toes and athletes foot stop me from rubbing with my partners feet at night/sex?

Accepted Answer

Your decision.: A fungal infection can be transmitted from person to person with constant and/or intimate contact.

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I have bad itching on the tops of my big toes in the evenings but skin looks fine. i've been taking terbinafine for two weeks for fungal nail infection (in both big toes) and also using loceryl. it's absolutely maddening. is it to do with the medication?

A member asked:

My two big toenails are discoloured could this be fungal nail? my best friend found out she had a severe fungal nail 6 weeks ago and i used her shower

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What are the cures for fungal nail infection?

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What should i look for in a good anti fungal nail treatment?

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What do i do for a fungal nail infection?

A member asked:

What fungal nail treatment can i use while pregnant?

A member asked:

Are there any fungal nail infection treatments?

A member asked:

Hi, i have had a fungal nail on my toe for a couple of years, just found out i am pregnant, should i be worried. it is not painful or uncomfortable.

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Showed my gp my toenail on suspected fungal nail & she said it did look like it was. took nail clipping for test & result was negative. what else isit?

A member asked:

Should i let a fungal nail infection on toes and athletes foot stop me from rubbing with my partners feet at night/sex?

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