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Curing Foot Fungus
- Toenail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
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When To Call A Professional
You may want to make an appointment to see your family doctor or podiatrist if you notice that a portion of your toenail has become abnormally thick or discolored. Call your doctor promptly if any problem involving your feet or toes makes walking painful or difficult.
Prognosis
Most people treated with an oral antifungal agent achieve a cure after 12 weeks of therapy. However, even after the fungus is dead, the nail may not immediately or ever return to its...
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From Our Experts
5 Steps To Avoid Athlete's Foot
Reader: I think I have athlete's foot because my toenails are very thick and I have a lot of dry skin. Do over-the-counter treatments work?... Read more »
From Our Sources
Fungal Toenail Infection
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Mycosis is any disease caused by a fungus. Onychomycosis is infection of the toenail with fungus.Skin fungi not only can disfigure the nails but can... Read more »
Athlete's foot
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and... Read more »
Athlete's Foot
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Athlete’s foot is an infection of the foot caused by fungi called dermatophytes which invade the "dead" outer layers of the skin. It is also called... Read more »
Foot Pain: Shoes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
BunionsA bunion is a deformity that usually occurs at the end of one of the five long bones (the metatarsal bones) that extend from the arch of the... Read more »
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