Can Liangjia cure toenail fungus?

Generally, "Liangjia" refers to Compound Povidone-Iodine Liniment, used for treating nail fungus (onychomycosis). Whether compound povidone-iodine liniment can cure onychomycosis mainly depends on the severity of the patient's condition. If the condition is mild, it can usually be cured; however, if it is severe, complete cure may be difficult. The detailed analysis is as follows:

The main ingredients of compound povidone-iodine liniment are povidone-iodine and aspirin. Povidone-iodine gradually releases free active iodine, which has a fungicidal effect. Aspirin helps the medication penetrate more effectively into deeper layers of the skin, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy. If the onychomycosis is mild, affecting only the edge or side of the nail without spreading deeply into the nail bed, using compound povidone-iodine liniment may achieve good results and often leads to a cure.

If the onychomycosis is severe and the fungus has deeply penetrated into the nail bed, using compound povidone-iodine liniment alone may not achieve an ideal therapeutic outcome. It is recommended to use other medications under medical guidance, such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, itraconazole capsules, or fluconazole capsules.

In daily life, maintaining good personal hygiene and avoiding damp environments can help prevent recurrence of nail fungus. During treatment, closely monitor changes in the condition and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities occur.