fungus

[tracydee649]

i have fungu on my finger and also on my toe it been like that for  the past six month been to the doctor he give me cream but they are not helping me dont know what else to.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Most cases of fungal infections respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.

If the symptoms persist then oral antifungals may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[tracydee649]

the fungal is not in my nail is on my skin. and on my right toe and my right tumb.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Nail fungal infections may be difficult to treat and may recur often. Toenails are affected more often than fingernails. The risk of getting a fungal infection is increased by closed-in footwear, prolonged moist skin, and minor skin or nail injuries. Diagnosed by fungal KOH cultures of the nails and skin scrapings around the nails. Treatment includes topical anti fungal creams or gel.

The treatment has to be continued for months sometimes.

I hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.