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How do I get rid of nail fungus?

Is nail fungus contagious?

Ketoconazole - a small portion in the upper right side of my big toe has fungus.

How long will the ketoconazole take to work? Also can I cover with nail polish? Will cream penetrate through the nail polish?

Penicillin allergy and sex?

Hello my wife is taking a penicillin based drug for infection In foot "STOOD ON A NAIL OUCH " . I'm allergic to penicillin I had a mild reaction when i was much younger so doctors though best keep me off the antibiotic anyway i would like to know if it can be transferred by sexual intercourse . I... read more

Terbinafine - How long after a 3 month treatment should the nail completely grow out?

I only have fungus in 1 toenail. I took a 3 month course of terbinafine. Now 6 months after treatment ended the nail looks good about 1/4 to 1/2 the way up. It's like the diseased part just won't finish growing out. I trimmed it back, but I'm hoping that's what I should have done.

Bad smell coming from subungual hematoma?

Alright, so a few weeks ago I slammed my thumb in the car door. Blood started to collect under my nail and of course I felt some pressure and it hurt a bit but I pulled through and everything was alright. But now it's at the time that my finger nail is supposed to fall off and all the blood from... read more

Nail it! Tips on Toenail Yeast Infections

Can your hands still smell after washing them?

I'm a huge hygiene freak and I have bowel problems which don't always go well together. I always wash my hands very well after the loo, under nails and everything, yet I notice sometimes they still smell of, well, feces. I'll wash my hands multiple times, lather them for ages and scrape the nail... read more

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