how can you get rid of toenail fungus??

Answer 1

My dermatologist said to buy Lamasil and use it for 30 days, day and night. She said you have to cut the toenail as low as you can without hurting too. If you apply the Lamasil and cover it with a band aid, that is even better. It will take a good long time for your nail to grow out, even after you kill the fungus.

Answer 2

This is from about.com:

http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/footconditions/a/toenail_fungus.htm

Toenail fungus often becomes a chronic condition and if it is not painful many people do not get treatment. People with chronic illness like diabetes should see a doctor if they notice changes in their nails as it may be and indication of more serious problems. If the nail becomes very thick and makes wearing shoes and walking painful you should see a doctor. The nail can be trimmed and filed down carefully, either at home or by a foot specialist (podiatrist). If the infection is mild and very localized, your doctor may prescribe a medicated nail polish containing either amorolfine (Loceryl) or ciclopirox (Loprox). If the infection persists or continues to spread the doctor may prescribe an oral, systemic antifungal medication such as itraconazole (Sporanox) or terbinafine (Lamisil). The length of treatment will be about 12 weeks. Both of these drugs have some very serious side effects and may be contraindicated in some people. In extremely persistent infections permanent surgical removal of the nail may be necessary.

Good luck,

/Farhad

Answer 3

first thing avoid constant exposure of the nail to any sort of moisture . then next always keep the fungus toenail dry. now for the important part as the fungal growth in the toenail takes a longer to tackle u have to take antifungal tablet like flucanazole for more than a year to totally get rid of it.finally a very useful tip -til then u can apply good nail polish to cover it off.

Answer 4

okay what it sounds like you have is onychomycosis which is a fungal infeciton of the nail. Depending on what type of fungus is involved, this condition may cause the nails to turn white, yellow, green or black and become thick and brittle,,,if this is the cause you need to see a foot doctor