What kind of doctor helps with nail fungus?
If your fungus doesn’t clear up at home, you should check in with a dermatologist (a skin, hair, and nail specialist) or podiatrist (a foot doctor.) They may gently scrape under your nail to get rid of some of the fungus or send it to the lab for diagnosis. They can also prescribe stronger medicines. Topical medicines.
Can GP treat nail fungus?
Treatment for a fungal nail infection from a GP A GP can prescribe antifungal tablets. But before they give you tablets they should take a sample of your nail and have it tested, to find out what type of infection you have. You may need to take antifungal tablets for up to 6 months.
How do you treat nail fungus in Singapore?
Common fungal nail infection is treatable by taking oral anti-fungal antibiotics. For fingernails, it is usually 3 months’ long of treatment and it may take 6-10 months for toenails. Alternatively, an anti-fungal nail varnish can be used for milder and more superficial fungal nail infection.
How do you cure toenail fungus fast?
Medications
- Oral antifungal drugs. These drugs are often the first choice because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs.
- Medicated nail polish. Your doctor may prescribe an antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox (Penlac).
- Medicated nail cream.
Where can I get nail fungus treatment in Singapore?
Physio & Sole Clinic offers nail fungus treatment in Singapore. Our podiatrists are trained to diagnose fungal infections as well as recommend and administer different types of toenail fungus treatment.
Do Podiatrists treat toenail fungus?
Our podiatrists are trained to diagnose fungal infections as well as recommend and administer different types of toenail fungus treatment. We offer conservative treatment including advanced, pain-free light therapy. The most common methods of treatment for fungal nails are oral medications or laser treatment.
What is the best treatment for fungal nails?
We offer conservative treatment including advanced, pain-free light therapy. The most common methods of treatment for fungal nails are oral medications or laser treatment. However, oral medication may pose significant side effects on the liver.
What is fungal nail infection?
Fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, affects fingernails or toenails. A fungal nail infection occurs from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail. Fungi thrive in warm, moist environments.
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