Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Finger Nail

Posted on Fri, 27 Oct 2017

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Question : I have one fingernail that has fungus on it which I have been treating with a perscription fungal nail lacquer. This morning I noticed 2 blue spots on same fingernail. Could this be related to the fungus?

Ok. I took photo.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for uploading the image.

Yes, it's likely to be related to the fungal infection.

Local terbinafine cab be used for a month. If topical antifungal don't work then oral antifungals may be required for a period of 6 to 12 weeks depending upon the response and extent of involvement.

Wishing you best of health

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 hours later)

I am using Cicloporox topical solution. It is a perscription. Is this good?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Combine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If topical terbinafine is available then it should be added to it in my view.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee