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Fungal nail infection
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Nails - fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection - fungal - nails; Tinea unguium Treatment Over-the-counter creams and ointments generally do not help treat this condition. Prescription antifungal medicines taken by mouth may help clear the fungus.
In some cases, the health care provider may remove the nail. Nails grow slowly. Even if treatment is successful, a new, clearer nail may take up to a year to grow in. ![]() Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) The fungal nail infection is cured by the growth of new, non-infected nails. Fungal nail infections may be difficult to treat. Medicines clear up fungus in about 50% of patients. Even with successful treatment, it is common for the fungus to return. Complications
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Review Date: 10/04/2010 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() | |||||||||||||||||
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