Red flags

Refer the following cases to the pharmacist: 

• If symptoms have been present for longer than one month or the infection has not cleared despite use of an OTC antifungal treatment 
• Anyone presenting with a scalp infection 
• Children under 16 years 
• If the sufferer is elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding 
• If there are signs of a secondary bacterial infection (e.g. pus, redness and/or inflammation) 
• Anyone with a condition that could predispose them to fungal infections (e.g. circulatory disorders, diabetes) 
• Nail infections: anyone under 18 years of age; if more than two nails are affected; if the lower half of the nail is affected; if there is trauma to the nail.