I recently gained access to my fungal laboratory test result

I recently gained access to my fungal laboratory test results from a year ago. I have had onchomycosis for 10 years or more and to say I am more frustrated than ever. Unbeknownst to me, what grew on my culture was a non-dermatophyte called Alternaria species. It is a mold (not a fungus) and responsible for less than 15% of infections. Alternaria lives in the environment. Commonly found in soil, and also known as black mold that can be found in your house. It starts with an injury to the toenail, allowing the organism to enter the broken nail and skin. I had such an injury 10 years ago. Over time it spreads to all the other toenails. Best line of defense is Itraconazole or one of the conazole family of drugs. Unfortunately due to a serious interaction with one of my daily medications, I can't take the preferred treatment. I am currently on my third round of Terbenifine, which is supposedly effective but not as well. Yes I am checking liver function via bloodwork every few weeks. I am also using Jublia topically, which happens to be ketoconazole so thats good, however I dont have a lot of faith in topicals even though I grind my toenails right down to the bed. I have done all the home remedies, old wives tales and potions. All the vicks, listerine, apple cider, tea tree oil, red light therapy, laser, iodine in the world won't help a deep seated infection where the matrix under the nail is affected. Apart from having them removed this is my last battle. It might take years of terbinifine and Jublia (and alot of $$$ spent so far!) but Im determined to have nice feet again! Sorry for the long rant, I know you all understand how frustrating it is. Moral of the story...find out what the organism is on your fungal culture and make sure you are getting the right treatment! I recently gained access to my fungal laboratory test results from a year ago. I have had onchomycosis for 10 years or more and to say I am more frustrated than ever. Unbeknownst to me, what grew on my culture was a non-dermatophyte called Alternaria species. It is a mold (not a fungus) and responsible for less than 15% of infections. Alternaria lives in the environment. Commonly found in soil, and also known as black mold that ca Shared post Melanie Jones Toe FX???? Two fungal toes (third and fourth) on my right foot. Laser did not work several years back, but nothing was debrided. Trying Toe FX. Had this pesky problem for six years. Anyone find luck with it? No photo description available.. May be an image of text that says 'ToeFX TherapyLight Therapy Light 食生。 ToeFX Therapy TherapyLight Light' Shared post Wendy Balder 1st photo: I was told all 10 nails were infected. 2nd photo is after the last of three laser treatments 6/25/26, along with “Fungifoam” creme and a topical liquid with antifungal and antibacterial properties, 2x daily, then 1x daily after the last laser treatment. I see the podiatrist almost a year after the first treatment, after most of the new healthy nail has kicked out the old, sickly one. It’s expensive but beats taking the oral treatment which is said to have severe side-effects for many. I’ve had enough lately of taking medications with severe side effects for another ailment and tapering off them. I’m hoping for the best long term. 1st photo: I was told all 10 nails were infected. 2nd photo is after the last of three laser treatments 6/25/26, along with “Fungifoam” creme and a topical liquid with antifungal and antibacterial properties, 2x daily, then 1x daily after the last laser treatment. I see the podiatrist almost a year after the first treatment, after most of the new healthy nail has kicked out the old, sickly one. It’s expensive but beats taking the oral treatment which is said to have severe si May be an image of text that says 'Before Beforetreatment2/2 e treatment 2/2'. No photo description available. Shared post Memoes N Jacks Lilly This fell off of my toe , my toe nail fell off today. Did nothing to it. Gross sorry. Just sharing. May be an image of text that says 'Top'. No photo description available.. May be an image of text that says 'Up side down big toe' Shared post