Fungal Toenails - Chiropodist Waterloo and Kitchener, Ontari
- 13 years ago
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Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete's
foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Permanent nail removal is
another possible form of treatment for fungal nails.
After a fungal nail infection has cleared up, you can take steps to prevent the infection
from coming back.
Keeping the fungus under control will help prevent a fungal infection of the skin from
reinfecting the nail. Before bed, thoroughly wash and dry your feet, and apply a
non-prescription anti-fungal cream to the entire foot from the ankle down. Use the cream
every night, then gradually apply it less often. Keep your feet dry. Dry feet are less
likely to become infected. Apply powder to your dry feet after you take a shower or bath.
Other tips:
•Don't share nail clippers or nail files with others.
•Don't share shoes or socks with others.
•Try not to injure your nail
Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete's
foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Permanent nail removal is
another possible form of treatment for fungal nails.
After a fungal nail infection has cleared up, you can take steps to prevent the infection
from coming back.
Keeping the fungus under control will help prevent a fungal infection of the skin from
reinfecting the nail. Before bed, thoroughly wash and dry your feet, and apply a
non-prescription anti-fungal cream to the entire foot from the ankle down. Use the cream
every night, then gradually apply it less often. Keep your feet dry. Dry feet are less
likely to become infected. Apply powder to your dry feet after you take a shower or bath.
Other tips:
•Don't share nail clippers or nail files with others.
•Don't share shoes or socks with others.
•Try not to injure your nail