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What are the cures for fungal nail infection?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Epsom salt soak: Soak daily with epsom salt and antifungal cream twice daily x 6 weeks.

Answered 7/29/2014

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Dr. Karen Han answered

Oral antifungal med: Unfortunately, nail fungus infections are very difficult to cure. Because fungus grow between the thickened nail plate and the nail bed, the poor penetration of topical agents make them an unsuccessful treatment option. Lasers are *thus far* not very successful for the same reason. Oral antifungal such as lamisil, (terbinafine) is released in the nail bed, thus better targeting the fungus.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have them evaluated.: There are topical and oral antifungal medications available for the treatment of nail fungus. Specialized lasers are also now available for treatment of fungal nail infections. Have your nails evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Many options: There are treatments available. Topical and oral medications can be used but must be used as prescribed to have any success. Laser treatment is also available and can be effective. That being said, the older we are the more difficult it is to get rid of it. One must be very patient regardless of the treatment. Curing nail fungus is a slow process that takes months to even over a year.

Answered 1/5/2019

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