u/Glittering-Honey2948

19f, 5’1, 90lbs

hi, i’m looking for advice on my toe nails which i assume to have a fungal infection based on what a doctor told me, but i’ve also looked into retronychia. i went to see someone a year ago when the cuticle area of this toe was infected, swollen, and very painful, but it’s been around for about 2-3 years now. i think it’s concentrated in my big toe nails, the other one is also messed up but not nearly as bad as this one. due to my history of anorexia there were concerns about putting me on anti fungal medication, and the doctor (not a podiatrist) told me topical treatments would not work. im scared that it will spread and/or get worse but also scared of treatment side effects, hoping there might be something i can try at home as a first step. thank you