Podiatrist

[Wasted Talen]

Would a podiatrist be able to treat a fungal nail infection?

[rabbitygirl]

This is a very difficult complaint to cure. Mr R (I seem to be telling all about his complaints tonight) has had a fungal big toe for years. He has been prescribed treatment by the doc and used various other creams and tea tree oil.

Sometimes the nail begins to grow normally but eventually the infection returns. And he keeps up the treatment twice daily.

I have read only last weekend that coconut oil has achieved results. Currently Mr R is using a Tea Tree gel from Boots which, although helping, has not cured it and he has really conceded defeat.

[ladyalex]

If the infection has been long-lasting, you would be better off going to your GP. He/she should take a sample of the nail, send it off to the lab and , if necessary prescribe you a course of tablets (possibly cream as well). They are sometimes hesitant to do this as the treatment is quite expensive and you have to take the pills for 3 to 6 months.
If you are trying self-treatment first, your pharmacist will advise you as to the cheapest, most effective cream, but the secret is to apply it religiously twice a day for several weeks. It can take ages to get rid of fungal infections.
Good Luck.

[nancyharris031]

Yes, if the podiatrist is not a quack of course.

http://www.texasfootdoctor.org/