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How Can Fungal Skin Infection On The Toenail Be Treated?
I had an allergic reaction to Sporanox about 10 yrs ago. Was to take I wk and off for 3wks. After 6 days had eruption of wheels over entire body. Very painful. Treated with Prednisone.Increased Prednisone to 150 mg and back down which was very unpleasant. Tx was for toenail fungus which I continue to have. Some nails are distorted and about a quarter inch thick. The Sporanox was working in spite of the allergy. Topical antifungals used religiously do not work. Would I have automatically sensitized myself to Terbinafine also? Would it be safe to try it? I might note that I am a nurse so do have some medical background. No other health problems at 70yrs.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hello,
I will suggest you take Itraconazole two times for 1 week per month for 3 months. You will be cured. As it is prescription drugs please contact your local doctor he will prescribe this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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How Can Fungal Skin Infection On The Toenail Be Treated?
Hello, I will suggest you take Itraconazole two times for 1 week per month for 3 months. You will be cured. As it is prescription drugs please contact your local doctor he will prescribe this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician