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Taking terbinafine for 4wks. only have athlete's foot on left foot & those nails are rough. will this med clear up fungus & athlete's foot?

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Dr. Donald Pelto answered

Yes: For severe fungal infections of skin a oral dose of Lamisil (terbinafine) can help. Won't be long enough for nails. Sometimes a skin cream needed or even biopsy of skin to confirm the diagnosis.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2016

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A member asked:

Taking terbinafine for 4wks. only have athlete's foot on left foot & those nails are rough. will this med clear up fungus & athlete's foot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Pelto answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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