Eczema or athletes foot?

Hello i am, Laura. For 6 months i have on my toe mails  a rash which i been treating as athletes foot. After i discovered a small dark dot and white/yellow patch on one of toe nail i went to the dermatologist and he told me that this loks like an eczema. He prescribed LOCOID cream.I am so confused and dont know what to do to stop the Lamisil cream, to go to another doctor for second opinion? Kindly if you can help.

Regards,
Laura

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
If it is eczema then a mild Corticosteroid cream will do but the condition is known to recur. When hydrocortisone is applied to the skin it works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances. This reduces swelling, redness and itch.
The hydrocortisone butyrate in Locoid preparations is formulated in a moisturising base that provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin, helping to prevent water from evaporating from the skin surface. This helps reduce the dryness, scaling and itching of skin conditions such as eczema.
If you are suspecting a fugal infection then topical anti-fungals is the line of treatment.
It might help you to get a second opinion since you don't seem to be too convince dwith the present one.
ref:http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100002954.html