Treatment Options For Nail Fungus

Use Antifungal Cream Or Ointment

Patients can use antifungal cream or ointment to treat nail fungus. Doctors may prescribe it for treatment, but they are also available over-the-counter. Medicated nail creams are rubbed into the affected nails to treat the underlying fungus. These creams and ointments usually work better if the patient soaks and files down the affected nails so the medicine can penetrate the surface of the nail. Lotions are available to thin the nails, and the doctor may have tools for that purpose if the patient prefers to have it done by a professional. Nonprescription creams and ointments are usually not strong enough to get rid of nail fungus, but they may be helpful for mild conditions or as a temporary solution. The fungus may clear up and reappear sometime in the future. This may also happen with prescription creams because fungal infections can reoccur for a variety of reasons. Some infections don’t respond well to medication.

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