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Fungal Nail Infections - Surgery

Surgical nail removal may be used to treat severe or recurring fungal nail infections. After the diseased nail tissue is removed, an antifungal cream can be applied directly to the infected area. This is likely to work better than using one of these treatments alone. Nail removal is rarely needed.

Surgical nail removal can be done to remove either the entire nail plate (avulsion) or part of the nail plate (debridement).

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Last Updated: July 20, 2010
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