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Suggest Medication For Discolored Nails And Chronically Splitting Fingertips

Hello , Timothy is a 61 years old male who has seen a dermatologist for chronically splitting fingertips, Affected fingers and thumb have a chalky like color to the nails. He is using mupirocin oint and has been for 2+ weeks. Due to a medical condition with his eyes he can not use any steroids. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you. He has another follow up this week is there any thing he should be asking? Nothing is working. He has also tried O Keefes working hands with gloves at night.
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
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Hello,

Please note that he is having a fungal infection and needs antifungal as terbinafine. He does not need mupirocin ointment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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Suggest Medication For Discolored Nails And Chronically Splitting Fingertips

Hello, Please note that he is having a fungal infection and needs antifungal as terbinafine. He does not need mupirocin ointment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician