A 37-year-old member asked:
Is dial soap suggested for a fungal infection on my big toe?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ronald Obermananswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
Not to my knowledge: Never heard of that remedy and I have heard plenty of others.
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Dr. Bryan Mohranswered
Podiatry 25 years experience
No: The fungus lives under the nail, so the nail is acting like a shell, which protects the fungus. Any topical anti-fungual solution will only prevent further mulitplication of the fungual cells on the surface. See a podiatrist who treats fungal infections of the nails, via medications and/or laser treatments.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Nov 22, 2020
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