Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always ...
Jun 14, 2019 · Left unchecked, the fungus could spread to other parts of your body and make you ill. When treatment is necessary, it usually involves a topical medication or antifungal medications. Oral antifungal medications taken for about six months are the most effective. These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part.
What Can Fingernails Reveal About Health? - Mayo Clinic News …
Nov 18, 2011 · Color changes could be the result of a nail fungus or, in some cases, they may be a sign of skin cancer. Conditions like liver failure and kidney problems can also change your nail color, turning nails white or yellow at the tips or near the cuticles. Yellow nails can be the result of a respiratory condition, such as chronic bronchitis, as well.
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 15, 2018 · These tips can help you avoid athlete's foot or ease the symptoms if infection occurs: Treat your feet. Try over-the-counter antifungual creams or a drying powder two to three times a day until the rash disappears. Keep your feet dry, especially between your toes. Go barefoot to let your feet air out as much as possible when you're home.
How can I avoid infected ingrown toenails? - Mayo Clinic News …
May 1, 2019 · Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge. This will help the nail grow above the skin edge. Apply antibiotic cream. Put antibiotic ointment on the tender area and bandage the toe. Choose sensible footwear.
What Causes an Outer Ear Infection and How Is It Treated?
Dec 9, 2011 · An outer ear infection, called external otitis or otitis externa, is most often caused by a bacterial infection that invades the layer of skin lining the ear canal. Prompt treatment clears up most outer ear infections. The outer ear canal has natural defenses that prevent infection. The canal slopes downward, allowing water to drain out.
Candida auris: This fungus is a health care concern
Apr 14, 2023 · Between 2020 and 2021, Candida auris cases in U.S. health care facilities rapidly increased, and they continue to be on the rise. The CDC now considers the fungus an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has placed Candida auris in the critical priority group on its fungal priority pathogens list.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Collagen and biotin supplements
Aug 19, 2021 · Therefore, it is undetermined at this time if the body will use a collagen supplement that is purported to help skin, hair, nail and joint support to actually make collagen that would do so. In addition, limited large and long-term randomized control trials support the use and recommendation for collagen supplements for the general public.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What drowning doesn’t look like
Jun 30, 2023 · A sunny day at the beach or pool can take a dark turn in seconds. "Drowning in this country remains one of the leading causes of accidental death in children and affects adults, as well," says Dr. Boniface. On average, more than 10 people die from drowning each day, most of them children. But he says drowning doesn't usually look how people ...
West Nile virus: What you need to know - Mayo Clinic News …
Jul 3, 2023 · Symptoms. Most people infected with the West Nile virus do not experience any symptoms though some may develop a fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting and rash. While most people fully recover, some may experience ongoing weakness and fatigue for months. Severe symptoms from West Nile virus are uncommon though people over 60 face a ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-Care Can Strengthen Weak Fingernails
Apr 9, 2016 · Fingernails may become weak or brittle due to harsh conditions. For example, regular use of nail polish remover that contains acetone can wear nails down over time. Repeated exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures also can be hard on your nails. Frequent contact with chemicals, such as those in many cleaning products, may weaken nails.