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Onychomyosis is a fungal nail infection more commonly referred to as toe fungus. Fungus grows in warm, damp places and under toenails is the perfect place. Fungus gets under the nail if it damaged, cut too short or through an ingrown toenail. From there, the fungus grows causing discolored nails, crumbling or cracking nails and/or the nail to entirely lift off the nail bed.
If you catch the toe fungus early, you can treat it with topical creams or treatments. There are several on the market.
If the toe fungus is bad enough, your doctor may want to remove the toenail completely so topical medicines can get directly at the infection. This is rare and only used as a last resort.
There are also prescription medications like Lamasil. This medications have some very severe side effects and your doctor should test you to make sure you do not have liver problems before taking these prescriptions. Make sure you tell your doctor your complete history and all medications you are taking since the anti-fungal prescriptions are very serious.
The longer the infection goes without treatment, the more difficult it will be to eliminate so it's important to treat them right away. Start with an over the counter topical treatment. If that isn't working well for you, see your doctor.
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treatment of onychomycosis?
Can Itraconazole capsules be used for the treatment of onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis is a common condition accounting for approximately half of all nail disorders. It is most commonly caused by dermatophytes. Itraconzole (see related link) has been approved for the treatment of onychomycosis in the United States with an approved dosage regimen for the treatment of onychomycosis of the toenail of once daily (QD) treatment with 200 mg of itraconazole (two 100 mg capsules) for 12 weeks. Barrier Therapeutics has developed a 200mg tablet which could be used in a more convenient one tablet per day dosing regimen.
From what language did the word Onychomycosis originate?
The word Onychomycosis originates from Latin and refers to the fungal infection of the nails. It is highly prevalent among the adult population in the world and requires long term treatment.
What is the plural for onychomycosis?
onychomyses
What is the plural term for onychomycosis?
Onychomycoses.
Is onychomycosis infectious?
Yes. You will be surprised to know how easily one can get infected by contagious onychomycosis.
What drugs treat Onychomycosis?
Griseofulvin and ketoconazole
Can canesten clotrimazole be used to treat onychomycosis?
Yes.
What is onychomycosis?
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities.This condition may affect toenails or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The prevalence of onychomycosis is about 6-8% in the adult population. Onychomycosis caused by dermatophytes is also known as tinea unguium (tinea of the nails).Very common fungus infections of the nails, causing thickening, roughness, and splitting, often caused by Trichophyton rubrum or T. mentagrophytes, Candida, and occasionally molds. Synonim: ringworm of nails.
What is characteristics of onychomycosis?
fungal infection , nail appears thick and chalky
What is the medical term meaning fungal infection of a fingernail or toenail?
Onychomycosis is the medical term for a fungal infection of a fingernail or toenail. It can cause the nail to become discolored, thickened, and brittle. Treatment may involve antifungal medications.
Is there relapse in Onychomycosis?
Relapse is common, and often, the nail or nail bed is permanently damaged
