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Nail fungal problem.
Hello, I have a nail fungal problem for quite some time. Around 2 years ago it started a little bit — the nail dries out and then comes off easily. I didn’t take it seriously at that time. But after a few months I visited a local doctor; he gave me treatment for about 2–3 cycles and it almost got cured, so I stopped the treatment.
But after around 3–4 months it started again slowly. Now I clearly understand that when I visited the doctor earlier, I should have completed the full treatment, but I didn’t take it seriously.
Now what should I do? What should I take? And what should I apply on the nail?
The problem is on four fingers of my left hand and two toes of my right foot — the foot is barely noticeable, but the nails of my hand look quite bad.
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Usually fungal nail infection needs prolong treatment and after that as well certain hygiene practices you need to maintain on
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Consult for proper diagnosis and management
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Change footwear, change socks regularly, keep area clean and dry
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Without seeing can't diagnose.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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Need to send pictures for proper assessment.
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Next step: Kindly do consult dermatologist for further treatment.
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If it's a nail fungal problem involving both finger and toe nails, the cycles should have been typically longer.
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If the condition has recurred, the same treatment would need to be restarted, but only after a consult with the dermatologist.
For further queries book an online appointment.
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Dr. Devang Pandya
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Jamnagar
it’s a chronic condition but curable with proper treatment and proper advise only
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avoid water activities or wear gloves while water activities
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
You should take complete course of the treatment. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
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9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation
Can get tested
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need to see the severity of condition
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
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7 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment.
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment
Consult online for further management
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