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Is there a good antifungal over-the-counter medication? it for his toe nails it seems the big toe nail is infected it has a yellowish color and black
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You may be past the : Point where a topical over the counter would be expected to work.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Needs an exam: From the description it sounds like more than a fungal infection. Should be seen to determine problem.
Answered 1/20/2017
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TOPICAL: I don't find topicals to work.
Answered 8/11/2016
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