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I have green nail syndrome and got a prescription for topical gentamicin. i am wondering how i know when this is working. from what i have read the infection can be gone but the nail can still be green. is there any indicator of it clearing?

Q: i have green nail syndrome and got a prescription for topical gentamicin. i am wondering how i know when this is working. from what i have read the infection can be gone but the nail can still be green. is there any indicator of it clearing?

: green nail syndrome is caused by a fungus and not bacteria. Gentamicin is ineffective against fungi,

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Dr. George Yanik answered

green nail syndrome is caused by a fungus and not bacteria. Gentamicin is ineffective against fungi,

Answered 9/19/2023

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A member asked:

I have green nail syndrome and got a prescription for topical gentamicin. i am wondering how i know when this is working. from what i have read the infection can be gone but the nail can still be green. is there any indicator of it clearing?

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Dr. George Yanik answered

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