A 21-year-old member asked:
Should i have my infected nails removed?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 35 years experience
Soak with epsom salt: Try using epsom salt soaks daily with antifungal cream twice daily for 6 weeks. If the nail is not attached to nail bed then this needs to be removed.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 44 years experience
No: You should discuss treatment options with your dermatologist.
5.2k viewsReviewed Oct 07, 2020
Last updated Oct 7, 2020
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