If you believe that you have nail fungus then your first step should really be to see your doctor and get some advice on what treatment to use of it. Many times nail fungus is so difficult to treat and it is common to have infections over and over again. There are many over the counter medications that you can buy but most do not work very well and if they do they don’t work well long term. To find the best nail fungus treatment for you see your doctor and get a treatment plan.

Your doctor may prescribe oral medications to treat your nail fungus. Some medications may be Sporanox, Diflucan and Lamisil. They will help the nail that grows in the infected nails place does not have infection. It can take a long time to work, sometimes as much as 11 weeks or more.

Your doctor will give you a list of all of the side effects that these medications can bring. Some are skin irritations and liver damage. If your immune system is compromised then your doctor probably won’t prescribe these medications to you.

An antifungal lacquer can sometimes help. It goes on like a nail polish. You put it on your nails once per day for one week. Then you use alcohol to remove it and start over. You can do this until there is no more infection. This can even be used to prevent future infections.

Whether your doctor prescribes topical medication, oral medication or lacquer, your nails should clear up over time. Just do what your doctor recommends to that you do not have to have your nail removed. This is quite painful and can take a whole year to grow back. To prevent this, see your doctor as soon as you think that there is a problem.