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Fungal nail infection

Fungal nail infection

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Thick and yellow nails

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Fungal nail infection
Terbinafine
2.5
2 reviews
Itraconazole
2
5 reviews
Griseofulvin
1
4 reviews
Penlac
Sporanox
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Fungal nail infection

Surgery

Laser therapy

Tests

KOH prep
Fungal culture

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What are the cures for fungal nail infection?

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What should I do if my toenail fell off due to a fungal nail infection?

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Will sweaty shoes cause nail fungal infections?

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Does using diluted bleach as a remedy for toe nail fungal infections work?

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