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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In The Finger Nails

I have a fungal infection on one of my fingernails. I had artificial nails applied, I removed them after about 3 weeks, then noticed one of my nails is scaly, dry and doesn t seem to be growing out as a healthy nail. My doctor suggested I see a dermatologist. First appointment available is June 16. I have had this about two or three months. Tried Tea Tree oil, another over the counter. It hasn t changed. What if anything can I do in the meantime? Thank you
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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You can try an antifungal cream such as Lotrimin which is available over the counter. Treating fingernails usually takes an extended amount of time as you have to wait until the healthy nail grows out. Topicals may not work as well on nails as on skin. Sometimes oral drugs are necessary. For these I would wait until you see the dermatologist and confirm it's truly a fungal infection, then they could write a prescription. In the meantime you can be trying the Lotrimin and see if it helps. Hope this answers your question.
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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection In The Finger Nails

You can try an antifungal cream such as Lotrimin which is available over the counter. Treating fingernails usually takes an extended amount of time as you have to wait until the healthy nail grows out. Topicals may not work as well on nails as on skin. Sometimes oral drugs are necessary. For these I would wait until you see the dermatologist and confirm it s truly a fungal infection, then they could write a prescription. In the meantime you can be trying the Lotrimin and see if it helps. Hope this answers your question.