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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection Of Toenail

Posted on Fri, 13 Feb 2015

Question: Hello, I would like to know what the most effective way there is to get rid of toenail fungus. Also how do I treat keratosis. Thank You a lot. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
weekly dose of Fluconazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Toenail fungus can be effectively treated by weekly dose of Fluconazole.
This tablet needs to be continued for at least 36 weeks.
For keratosis a combination of urea and lactic acid can be used.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Thankyou, Is Fluconazole a prescription or is it over the counter? Also how do I get the urea and lactic acid? Thanks, XXXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
available over the counter

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Fluconazole is usually available over the counter.
However it varies from country to country.
You can enquire with your chemist.
Urea and lactic acid containing creams are easily available with various trade names like xerina, cotaryl etc.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj