2006-09-08 20:59:11 · 10 answers · asked by Helpfulness Rocks! 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This is going to sound absolutely stupid ... banana skin.
See I said it sounds stupid, a Dermatologist friend of mine learned this years ago, if you take a piece of banana skin (mushy side against the toe) wrap it around the toe and put a sock on it, before you go to bed, she says that by the morning it should have improved. Do this a few times and it works.
It has something to do with the enzymes in the banana skin.
2006-09-08 21:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by sarah b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is the redneck way. LOL No kidding I really did this and it really worked.
I'm a merchant mariner and got a toenail fungus while at sea. I let it go thinking I would be home soon and I would go to the doctor for pills (which is what I would suggest you do!). Nonetheless, we didn't go home so I went to the machine shop of the ship, got a smaller hand held grinder and ground off the top layer of my toenail. It didn't really hurt but it got pretty hot! I haven't had a problem since.
2006-09-08 21:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by Steve N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two primary treatment methods used for nail fungus. Topical treatments (liquids, aerosol sprays, and creams) are commonly used for to treat less severe cases of nail fungus. These treatments are usually acid-based liquids or anti-fungal creams like Tinactin and Lamisil cream. You can buy these at any pharmacy over the counter. Oral treatments are powerful anti-fungal medications, such as Lamisil or Sporanox. These may need to be ordered by a physician. Prescription oral medications are usually used in more severe or difficult cases. You could try "tough actin' tinactin" for a week or two, and if no improvement, go to your doctor.
2006-09-08 21:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by PaPaFreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatments for Fungal Nail Infections
Creams and ointments are available to treat fungal nail infections A nail lacquer called Penlac may be helpful for some people.
There are a number of oral medications. Sporanox (itraconazole) or Lamisil (terbinafine) and can be taken for several months. They have be found to be helpful and clear the fungus in up to half of cases of fungal nail infection. They do have a number of side effects. Many people are not able to take these medications because of other medications that they are taking, or medical problems such as liver or cardiac disease.
New growth of nails following fungal nail infection can take up to a year because of the slow growth of the nails.
2006-09-09 01:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by 99CLOUD99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had fungus on my big toenail....used Lamisil tablets...I think that you can now get them over the counter... it really works... It took about 3 to 4 months for mine to be cured.
Good Luck......"O" Wise One .............says it works
2006-09-08 21:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea tree oil applied after bath or shower daily will sometimes eradicate it, but you have to do it faithfully for a long time.
Vicks Vaporub is supposed to help too.
2006-09-08 21:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Miconazole topical solution
2006-09-09 00:04:02 · answer #7 · answered by Trailbalzer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Chemist or Doctor to get anti fungal lotion, cream etc.The instructions are on the packaging
2006-09-13 22:39:18 · answer #8 · answered by mumbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every day night, before you go to bed, soak your feet in warm salt water.
2006-09-08 21:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by Best Answer Expert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keflex with deridement
2006-09-08 22:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by lover b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋