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I need antibiotics for a toenail fungal infection. pharmacy want me to visit a doctor. can i get a prescription from the panel? if not what over the counter meds do you recomend?

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Dr. Susan Holibaugh answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Lamisil or Lotrimin: In order to know if you need an antifungal oral medication you need to know if you have a fungal infection. This is determined by obtaining a specimen of the nail and submitting to pathology for dermatophyte (fungal) identification. If your specimen is negative, other entities that can cause a nail to discolor, accumulate debris and thicken include watermold, bacteria, and yeast.

Answered 4/16/2020

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A member asked:

I need antibiotics for a toenail fungal infection. pharmacy want me to visit a doctor. can i get a prescription from the panel? if not what over the counter meds do you recomend?

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Dr. Susan Holibaugh answered

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