Distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) is the most common type of toenail fungal infection. It is caused by the same fungi that causes most instances of athlete’s foot (dermatophytes).
Distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) is the most common type of toenail fungal infection. It is caused by the same fungi that causes most instances of athlete’s foot (dermatophytes).
Visible symptoms of a toenail fungal infection include:
Over-the-counter products aren’t typically used to deal with nail infections because they don’t provide reliable results.
Instead, your health practitioner may also prescribe an oral antifungal drug, which includes:
You can also use different antifungal remedies, along with antifungal nail lacquer or topical applications. These treatments are brushed onto the nail like how you apply nail polish. Depending on the type of fungus causing the infection, as well as the extent of the infection, you could use those medicines for many months. Topical treatments aren’t usually effective in treating toenail fungal infections.
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