Fungal Nail Infection

[jd_1984]

Due to outdoor running, damp feet ( presumably anyway) ive developed a nasty infection under big toe nail. Should I bother my GP with this? I have heard poor reviews re the over counter treatments?

[xstitcher]

I'd go to my doctor so I'd know what I'm dealing with.

[murraymints]

go to doc....over counter stuff did not work for oh ..and was expensive to boot...

[douglas9401]

GP's the best idea. Be prepared for a lengthy treatment period though, six months is not unusual.

[jd_1984]

Thanks guys.
Will book in with GP next week.
Its a little but unsightly, the nail is probably 2/3 yellowy brown and the end of the nail is flaky. Never had this before, only thing I can think, as previously mentioned, is I have been doing a lot of cross country running, often coming home with damp and/or sweaty feet!

[murraymints]

jd don't be so fit !! lol..hope your tootsies are good soon !

[maggiebee]

Yes, go to see your doc. You'll see an improvement quite quickly but need to keep up the treatment for approx 6 months as Douglas said.