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Can applying loprox, (ciclopirox) micronazole or lotrimen on athletes foot make it go away and on nails after laser treatment make it go away for good?

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1) yes to number 1: 2) I thought the purpose of the laser treatment was to kill the fungus on the tonsils. Creams on nails are not very successful as thy have a hard time penetrating the nail. Oral lamisil (terbinafine) is still the most effective treatment for toenails in my opinoin.

Answered 9/14/2014

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Dr. David Moats answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes and no: To resolve a athlete's foot infection an anti-fungal cream should be use for a full month. Some patients are prone to reinfections and may use these products once a week preventatively. Doctors that use lasers to treat fungus of the nails often will suggest also using a topical product but I have not seen literature to prove that a combination improves the outcome.

Answered 9/29/2014

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