About 6 months ago i noticed i was getting toe nail fungus, so i started using a topical liquid for it that you can get over the counter, well it hasn't really been working too well, and I heard that tea tree oil works for that sort of thing. So is it ok to switch right away to the tea tree oil? Or will It not work right? Because I know that if you take medication orally, you should wait like 24hrs. before using another kind. What do you think? Can you please help? Thank You.
2006-06-07 03:25:46 · 12 answers · asked by ugotthatright 6 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I don't have health ins.
would a pharmacist be able to help?
2006-06-07 03:28:04 · update #1
That's why I put this in alternative med.
2006-06-07 03:29:06 · update #2
Nail fungus is hard to get rid of. I'd stick with the topical medication that you have been using and talk to a doctor about taking an oral med to help the situation.
Good luck.
2006-06-07 03:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of any reason you couldn't just switch over immediately.
The thing with tea tree is that it has to be used for at least a couple of months before you'll notice any change and you'll have to be diligent about using it. I think Andrew Weil recommends something like twice a day every day. And, obviously, you'd want to make sure you're practicing good foot hygiene as well. Best wishes.
2006-06-07 03:31:20 · answer #2 · answered by Professor of Herbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pharmacist would be a great way to go, especially concerning the over-the-counter cream. However, it has been my experience that when using a cream for athletes foot, scrubbing the affected area throughly, and then applying a different treatment is okay as long as the first treatment did not cause a rash.
2006-06-07 03:32:48 · answer #3 · answered by Hillbilly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tee Tree Oil is great for surface problems. What you have in deep in nail bed. See a doctor so you can get a prescription for Lamisil.
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2016-11-14 07:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, a pharmacist could help you. lamisil is probably the best for toenail fungus, i dont think tea tree oil actually works...
the stuff is stubborn, it usually takes a few weeks to get rid of it
2006-06-12 13:46:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't make a difference for the medicine you mention. Try washing your nails in an anti-fungal shampoo. Keep it on the nails for a few minutes. Sometimes that works. It is better than taking the drug that has many side effects.
2006-06-07 03:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your doctor, or ask a nurse style hot line, but generally, at least with acne meds and such you should wait 1-2 weeks before starting new treatments
2006-06-07 03:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by tams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start using tea tree oil immediately
2006-06-14 03:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by Incongruous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult a doctor
2006-06-07 03:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by DELETED ACCOUNT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋