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Nail fungus cure
Nail fungus can be difficult to cure, and repeated infections are common. Over-the-counter antifungal nail creams and ointments are available, and other non-surgical treatments have been introduced during the last 10 years.
To cure nail fungus, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as Zetaclear. This medication help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected portion of your nail. You typically take these medications for six to 12 weeks but won't see the end result of treatment until the nail grows back completely. And, it may take four to 12 months to eliminate an infection. However, be aware that these drugs may also cause side effects ranging from skin rashes to liver damage. Doctors may not recommend them for people with liver disease or congestive heart failure or for those taking certain medications.
Other nail fungus treatment options
Topical treatments (liquids, creams) are commonly used for to treat less severe cases. These nail fungus cure are usually acid-based liquids or anti-fungal creams. These include:
Antifungal lacquer. If you have a mild to moderate infection of nail fungus, your doctor may prefer to prescribe an antifungal nail polish. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical antifungal lacquer called ciclopirox (Penlac), which you paint onto your infected nails and surrounding skin once a day. After seven days, you wipe the piled-on layers clean with alcohol and begin fresh applications. Daily use of Penlac for up to one year or longer has been shown to help clear nail fungal infections, but researchers found that it cured the infections in less than 10 percent of people using it.
If your nail infection is severe or extremely painful, your doctor may suggest removing your nail. A new nail will usually grow in its place.
If you suspect that you have a fungal nail infection, you should see your doctor or dermatologist. Your doctor will do a test to tell if you do have a fungal nail infection, and if you do, make a recommendation on treatment options. The earlier an infection is detected, the easier it will be to treat.
We wish you good luck
with your nail fungus cure.
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