Lifestyle and home remedies a fungal nail infection

 Lifestyle and home remedies a fungal nail infection

You can often cure a fungal nail infection at home:

• Try over-the-counter antifungal nail creams and ointments. There are several products available. If you see white marks on the surface of your nails, file them, soak them in water, dry them, and apply the prescribed cream or lotion.
• Trim and refine your nails. This helps reduce pain by reducing pressure on the nails. Also, if you do this before applying an antifungal, the medication can reach deeper layers of the nail.
• Before trimming nails or using a file to refine thick nails, soften them with creams that contain urea. If you have a disease that causes poor blood flow to your feet and you cannot trim your nails, visit a health professional frequently to have your nails trimmed.

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Preparation for the consultation
You will likely start by consulting your GP or general practitioner. In some cases, when you call for a consultation, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in skin disorders (dermatologist) or a specialist in foot disorders (podiatrist).

To make the most of your time with the doctor, it is a good idea to go to your appointment prepared.

What can you do

• Make a list of symptoms, even those that don't seem to be related to nail fungus.
• Write down your most important personal information, including what is causing you the most stress or any recent changes in your life.
• Make a list of all the medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.
• Make a list of questions for the doctor.

In the case of nail fungus, your questions might be:

• What could be causing my symptoms or my illness?
• What are other possible causes of my symptoms or my illness?
• What tests do I need to have?
• What would be the best steps to take?
• What are the alternatives to the main approach that you suggest?
• I have other health problems. What is the best way to control them together?
• What are the alternatives to the main approach that you suggest?

Do you have brochures or other printed material that I can take home with me? Do you recommend any website about nail fungus?