Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always ...
WEBJun 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 …
How can I avoid infected ingrown toenails? - Mayo Clinic News …
WEBMay 1, 2019 · Infection of the tissue around your toenail. You can treat most ingrown toenails at home. Here's how: Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day. Soaking reduces swelling and relieves tenderness. Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Myths about minority organ donation
WEBDec 29, 2023 · Nearly 60% of people on transplant waiting lists come from minority communities. Higher rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are present in minority communities, contributing to more kidney failure. Almost 89,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant. Though organs are not matched based on race and ethnicity, …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Hand, foot and mouth disease in kids
WEBOctober 4, 2023. Hand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic's Children's …