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Posted On : 04 Nov 2009

what is the treatment of tinea unguim

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RAJADURKA SUNDARAM

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griseofulvin

15 years ago

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Nawapan Sriamorn

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ketoconazole

15 years ago

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ramveer goswami

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griseofulvin

15 years ago

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mandar patil

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griseofulvin

15 years ago

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Jasbir S Chugh

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Mild infections affecting less than 80 percent of one or two nails may respond to topical antifungal medications but cure usually requires an oral antifungal medication for several months. Combined topical and oral treatment is probably the most effective regime.

15 years ago

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Treatment of onychomycosis is challenging because the infection is embedded within the nail and is difficult to reach. Most treatments are either systemic antifungal medications such as Terbinafine and Itraconazole or griseofulvin.

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