Please suggest a treatment for my cracked toenails.

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a major problem in my toenails. Kindly look at the picture and suggest a treatment.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

You are suffering from tinea unguium, which is a fungal disease of the nails. You have to keep your nails hygienic. Keep away from chemical irritants especially, soap and detergents as well as dish washing bar.

I suggest the following:

Ointment Terbinafine for local application twice daily.
Tablet Fluconazole once a week for three months.
Tablet Neurobion Forte (multivitamin combination) twice daily.

Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines. Follow up after 30 days.