WHAT TO DO For skin - there are many effective creams and powders on the market which you should use according to the manufacturers instructions. Consult your state registered chiropodist or pharmacist for advice on the most suitable product. For nails - toenail infections are more difficult to clear than skin infections. It is best for your chiropodist to thin down the thickened nail before using a treatment such as a paint or cream. The treatment will then reach the affected area in the most effective way.
Tablets are available on prescription only.
Get advice from your chiropodist or pharmacist and always read the label. If you have a fungal infection, never wear shoes or slippers belonging to others. Use your own towel. Wear 'flip-flops' when changing in communal places. Thoroughly rinse the bath or shower after use.