Friday, May 11, 2012

What if you have toenail fungus?


See a podiatrist or medical doctor as soon as you suspect you have a toenail fungus.  Early treatment is best; the fungus is easiest to treat/cure before it burrows deep into the tissues and under the nail.
There are many suggestions on treatment.  We’ve all heard the do-it-yourself treatments of vinegar or Vicks Vapo Rub on your toenails to cure the fungus. (Which tells me this is an aggravating problem.) Information about these two home remedies can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/

 The Mayo Clinic staff recommends that anyone who has a toenail fungus give up nail polish and/or artificial nails while being treated for the fungus because both nail polish and artificial nails “can trap unwanted moisture and worsen the infection.”  (MayoClinic.com, Nail fungus Prevention, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=prevention

To prepare for your podiatrist/doctor’s visit, the Mayo Clinic recommendations can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/
 
Treatment options include oral medications, anti-fungal nail polish, topical medications, laser surgery and photodynamic therapy to treat the nail with light and surgery to remove the affected nail.

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