PODIATRIST DISCUSSES TREATMENT OF ONYCHOMYCOSIS

posted: Jan. 10, 2022.

“Once nails start to display changes, it is important to attempt treatment as soon as possible to give the best attempt to improve the appearance of the nail,” says Mark J. Mendeszoon, DPM, a podiatrist at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Ohio. If the cause is a fungus, topical anti-fungal medications may show some signs of improvement, but seldom eradicate the condition.

 

Dr. Mark Mendeszoon

 

“Oral anti-fungal medications could be more successful in improving and curing the problem, but liver enzyme blood work testing is mandatory as these medications are broken down in the liver,” says Dr. Mendeszoon. “Those folks with liver issues, on cholesterol medications, or even folks who drink alcohol may not be able to take these medications.” He notes that besides oral medications, laser therapy may also be utilized for naill improvments.

 

Source: Emily Shiffer, Parade [1/6/22]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News