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Toenail fungal infection treatment

Oral antifungal medications are the most effective option for treating long-standing toenail fungal infections

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Feb 3, 2026

When is nail extraction or surgical treatment recommended for fungal nail infections?

(avulsion) or other procedural treatments for are reserved for a minority of cases: chiefly when the nail is painful, non‑growing or severely dystrophic, when systemic or topical antifungals have fail...

Jan 28, 2026

What are safe home‑care measures to prevent foot fungal infections and reduce recurrence?

thrive in warm, moist environments and are both common and often recurrent; careful daily foot hygiene, moisture control, targeted use of over‑the‑counter antifungals, and environmental cleaning cut t...

Jan 8, 2026

How do dermatologist‑recommended topical and oral antifungal treatments compare in effectiveness and safety?

Topical antifungals are safer because they have limited systemic absorption and few drug interactions, but they are generally less effective—especially for nail (onychomycosis) and deep or extensive i...

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