Posted on June 30, 2007 in Foot Problems
Nail fungus is a fungus that develops under the nail. It is a very common problem. The possible reason behind it is those nails offer a safe place for the fungus to develop. They even grant it protection during its growth process. It has a complex process of growth and therefore the medical experts picture it as one of the difficult fungus to deal with.
Apart from fingers, nail fungus also appears in the toenails as most of the time, they are covered with socks or shoes. Toenails are often warm and damp, offering a good breeding place for the growth of the fungus.
What constitute nail fungus are some small organisms, which may affect both fingernails and toenails. They are known as dermatophytes.
The signs and symptoms of nail fungus infection
When the above-mentioned symptoms do not become better in any way, there arises the need for their proper treatment. Here are some of the practiced ways of treating nail fungus
Once you feel nail fungus to have hit you, immediately contact a reliable doctor or a specialist in this field. He or she may put you under observation and diagnose the extent of the problem. The medical experts generally opine that creams and other relevant medications are generally not so effectual to treat nail fungus. Te reason behind it is that in this condition the nails become very hard and generally d not allow the lotions to enter under them.
There are many oral medications that are efficient for the treatment of nail fungus. They are
Griseofulvin
Also known as, Fulvicin or Gifulvin or Gris-Peg, it is a drug that has been the lynchpin of oral anti-fungal therapy. It is said that it is a safe drug and not so effective against toenail fungus.
Terbinafine
Also known as, Lamisil, it is a drug that is to be taken daily by the patient. For fingernail fungus the patient should take it for about 8 weeks and for toenail fungus it must be taken for 12 weeks. It is termed as a safe and effective drug is safe that has some side effects, as well.
Itraconazole
Also called Sporanox, it is to be taken for a week each month, continuing the process for about three months.
Fluconazole
Known as, Diflucan, this dose should be take once in a week for many months at a stretch. Its dose must be required have some changes in the followed pattern if the nail fungus patient observes vitiation in function of kidney.
Although, the oral medicines are very effective, there are many people who believe that the anti-fungal tablets cause several side effects on the liver.
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November 28th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
The only thing that I found that truly works on toenail fungus is teatree oil. You must apply it every night before going to bed after washing your feet. Get a paintbrush and make sure to drip it under the toenail. It will take about 2 to 3 months until the toenail grows out and then you must continue to use it for at least another month. It completely solved my problem on my two big toenails when nothing else worked.
December 8th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
i have a friend who has a worse case of fungus under her toes nails. the toe nails r at its last stage for the worse. she cant afford the medicine from the doctors n there is nothing on the shelf that will help. whats your best advice?
March 10th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Makes sense! Nice article! I’ll Digg right away….