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What Causes White Marks On Toenails With History Of Fungal Toenail Infection?

I have had Terbinafine tablets for 2 years in the past for a fungal toe nail infection, which was on 7 of my toes, this cleared up. Now 5 yrs later I have noticed white marks on both of my big toe nails and one mddle toe, could this be the start of my fungal inection again.?
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
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Dear patient
You have got recurrence of fungal infection. Fungal infection is known for recurrence and remains dormant for years. They recur again when body immune systems are down. So you may be required to start again with terbinafine. You may take visit to skin specialist. All the best.
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What Causes White Marks On Toenails With History Of Fungal Toenail Infection?

Dear patient You have got recurrence of fungal infection. Fungal infection is known for recurrence and remains dormant for years. They recur again when body immune systems are down. So you may be required to start again with terbinafine. You may take visit to skin specialist. All the best.