Question 1

how do you know if you have scalp fungus and how do you get rid of it?

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Skin scraping: A scraping can typicaly be done in your doctors office and examined under a microscope.  For difficult cases sometimes a small biopsy can be taken and sent to a pathologist for staining and more close examination. Scalp fungi (or involving any hair) can typically require medicine by mouth (not shampoos, lotions, etc) to clear up completely.

Question 2

best multivitamin or vitamin to get rid of candida overgroqth and scalp fungus i'm taking gnc probiotic 10 billion conplex ?

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Scalp problems: Vitamins in this setting have only limited use. Best to see a doctor for proper evaluation. In this modern age, vitamin deficiencies are rare as long as you eat a balanced diet (and are not vegetarian).  I advocate getting vitamins, minerals and micronutrients from food rather than wasting money on supplements. It's a big marketing scam. Try selenium sulphide shampoo while you wait for an apt.

Question 3

how do you get rid of toenail fungus?

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Medicine prescribed: For treatment of toenail fungus, a primary care doctor or a dermatologist (skin doctor) can evaluate and start medication. Often, a culture (sample of the fungus) is taken to be tested at the lab. Oral anti-fungals are used. Sometimes, the dermatologist or podiatrist (foot doctor) will remove the bad toenail to let a new one grow in. Some podiatrists are using a laser to treat toenail fungus.

Question 4

how do you get rid of fungus under toe nails ?

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Antifungals or laser: Fungal infections of the nail are most commonly treated with a prescription of anti fungal pills.  A relatively new treatment available is the use of lasers. Consult with your doctor or podiatrist for treatment options.

Question 5

how do you get rid of really bad athletes foot rashes?  does sunlight (lots of it) kill the fungus?

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Couple of things: Exposure to sunlight does help.  But you probably need to use and antifungal medication to help, as well as good hygiene.

Question 6

how can i get rid of fungus on skin?

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Assuming: your diagnosis is correct, topical over-the-counter anti-fungal creams work very well, but since fungal spores live for 30 days, you must keep using it for 30 days, even if it clears up in only a day or two.  If it doesn't clear, it's probably not a fungus.

Question 7

how do i get rid of this fungus on my chest?

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Fungal: You can try otc lotrimin (clotrimazole). If not, see your physician.

Question 8

i have fungus in my blood how can i get rid of it?

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Go see ID specialist: Not to be rude, but how do you know that you have fungus in your blood? The only way to confirm this or make this diagnosis is by blood culture, in which case, sensitivity should also have been performed so that your infectious disease (id) specialist can determine the appropriate anti-fungal medication for your infection. It's extremely important that you take this anti-fungal medication as direc.

Question 9

how can i get rid of fungus toenails?

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Many ways...: Topical solutions, oral medications, laser treatments, surgical removal, homeopathic remedies, etc.  The most used treatment is oral Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets once daily for 90 days.  See a podiatrist for what may be best for your specific needs and expectations.

Question 10

what's best to get rid of fungus in toenails?

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The most effective: Route is oral medication. Other options include laser therapy, removal of nail, topical meds or any combination of he above.

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