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Fungal Nail Infections
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If you have a mild fungal nail infection or are concerned about the risks of taking antifungal pills, try an Reference antifungal medicine you put directly on your skin (topical medicine).
Some people find that Reference tea tree oil or cream works well for treating and preventing athlete's foot and mild fungal nail infections.Reference 3 Some people have found a Vicks VapoRub to be useful for treating fungal nail infections.Reference 4
After an infection has cleared up, take steps to prevent it from coming back.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference June 27, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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