What are the treatments available for fungal nail infections?
It depends on the infection you got man, gonna need a little more information to be able to help you. Basically every fungal nail infection starts with a small yellow spot on one of your toenails most often on the biggest one. The most popular treatment for such infections are oils that you apply on the nail. Keep in mind that there are some types of nail fungus which can’t be treated with oils only and it is strongly recommended that you visit a doctor. A friend of mine for example has one of the most annoying types of fungal nail which requires him to have surgery once a year.
Topical treatment can only be considered for early mycosis or as a supplement to an orally administered treatment Treatment of the affected nail with a 40% urea paste (Amycor-Onychoset is available in Europe). One daily application of this ointment on the affected nail, then a bandage. Every morning, remove the debris with a spatula. This treatment will last on average from two to four weeks. If the nail is not totally disintegrated by the end of this treatment, it will need to be cut with appropriate clippers. This treatment can then be supplemented by an antifungal cream (and a bandage) or an antifungal treating lacquer until complete recovery (two to six months). Application of an antifungal treating lacquer on the affected nails. According to the products, daily (Ciclopiroxolamine based nail lacquer: Penlac or Mycoster Lacquer@) or weekly (Amorolfine based nail lacquer) application will be required for two to six months.
