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[doodymimi]

is hep c and fungal infections of the toenail associated in anyway?

[starshine1ca]

Glad you posted this question! Learned alot as I was unaware that Hep C does create problems with that!  Thank you!

[Advocate1955]

My husband has problems with toenail fungus and athlete's foot.  His doctor basically said with his liver condition it is best not to treat it.
Advocate1955

[crigger]

You can get an order for Penlac from your DR. It is a topical that works well.

[crossroadsec]

Haha! This janky toenailhas driven me crazy. And also given me something to work on when RIBA made me nervous. I'm wearing flip flops anyway. Using something from drugstore. Tea tree didn't help me. Maybe after tx?

[rockymoe]

I have it on my big toe also. Can't take anti fungal drugs as they are real hard on the liver.  Orhphanedhawk thanks for the tip with tea tree oik>

[pooh55811]

Here are a couple of articles that may shed some light on the subject:

Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks the liver cells. The virus will rapidly multiply within the liver, causing inflammation and damage. Hepatitis C affects the immune system, causing serious liver damage leading to scarring of the liver. The virus causes the immune system to break down, making the affected person more susceptible to other infectious diseases.

http://www.ehow.com/about_4798071_diseases-that-affect-immune-system.html


Causes: By Mayo Clinic staff

Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes. But yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections. .....

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=causes

Risk factors: By Mayo Clinic staff  (Note the very last line of this blurb):

Aging is the most common risk factor for nail fungus .....

Nail fungus tends to affect men more often than it does women, particularly those with a family history of this infection.

Other factors that can increase your risk of developing nail fungus include:
Perspiring heavily
Working in a humid or moist environment
Having the skin condition psoriasis
Wearing socks and shoes that hinder ventilation and don't absorb perspiration
Walking barefoot in damp public places, such as swimming pools, gyms and shower rooms
Having athlete's foot (tinea pedis)
Having a minor skin or nail injury, a damaged nail, or another infection
**Having diabetes, circulation problems or a weakened immune system**

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=risk-factors


So it seems that since Hep C can weaken the immune system, Hep C could make us more susceptible to fungal infections.

[can-do-man]

Sorry i see from your profile you do have Hep C, heres an old post from somebody else here on it... Good luck.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Hep-C-and-Fungi-infections/show/574717

[willbb]

Sentinel brings up a good point ,however beware of  some anti-fungals as many of them are not liver friendly. best to ok even OTC remedies with your doctor who is aware of your HCV

best..
Will

[Sentinel13]

Hep-C compromises my immune system. I developed a fungal infection on my toe nails about 5 years ago. I can't say for certain that my compromised immune system contributed to my toenail fungal infection, but it's possible. My doctor treated my fungal infection with pills that were easy on my liver. GB

[willbb]

is hep c and fungal infections of the toenail associated in anyway?
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Unfortunately ..yes


Liver Disease and Nail Fungus


“Liver cirrhosis, hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV) virus infections are known to be associated with different skin disorders. Nail changes are additional important criteria, which would help in identification of these systemic diseases.” Two groups of patients were studied, those with liver problems and those without. It was found that 68% of the patients who had cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis C and hepatitis B, had nail abnormalities. “Conclusion Nail changes are observed with not only liver cirrhosis but also with HCV and HBV infection, and this will add additional clinical criteria for general practitioners and dermatologists to help them with diagnosis of these common systemic infections.”

[orphanedhawk]

I thought I was allergic to flagyl until I described the reason to my doctor who nodded and said, that's flagyl, horrible stuff.
Tea tree oil gets rid of toe fungus.

Hep C and toe fungus??? Liver and mushrooms~

[can-do-man]

We are kidding..... Right?

[crigger]

I was asuming you had hep c. Do you have hep c?

[crigger]

I am not sure. I  do know you have to be careful with oral meds used to treat fungal infections.  flagyl

[jules2551]

So that's why I got Hep C!  I knew it

[crigger]

I am not sure. I  do know you have to be careful with oral meds used to treat fungal infections.  flagyl