how can I get rid of fungus toenail have tried everything I can think of please help?

Answer 1

Hello Magie -

Try seeing your GP or doctor - fungus can be cured easily with the correct medication...
Don't be tempted to touch or fiddle with the "infected" area as that will not help it dissappear.

Answer 2

Lamasil does Not work for everyone
I tried it 4 times with minimal results
My fungal infection was very stubborn-
I wore no nail polish ( it seemed to make it worse)
I washed the clippers with alcohol after every use and between use of the infected nail and the others
I used drops of bleach every other night, the other night I used plain white vinegar
I applied it to the top, around and by gently pulling up on the affected nail was able to get some liq uid under the nail
even then it still took over a year to get rid of
Even now, I will not get a professional pedicure { that's what started the problem}

Answer 3

Avoid eating sugar and yeast until it is gone. Ask chemist for fungicide treatment and keep feet very dry. Even if it means putting cotton wool between your toes when wearing closed shoes. Also wear cotton socks and if the fungus is only on the surface, you can sometimes file it off.

It might be that it just needs to grow out but do not be tempted to cut it too short.

Without knowing more info about where it is exactly, i.e. tip sides or base, then I can't think of any other ideas. I do know that fungus has to grow out.

Answer 4

Go see a dr or chiropodist. They can prescribe or treat your toenail. They could take toenail clippings and send them to a lab for results. Then proper antibiotic will be prescribed. If you want over the counter treatment, I've heard of MYCIL or LAMISIL.

Answer 5

Tea tree oil

First use fine sandpaper to remove some of the lacquer ( i don't mean nail varnish, not sure what it's called on nails but if it were teeth it would be enamel) on your nail because it will help absorption of the oil through the nail. Then use a cottonbud (or Q-tip if you are US) soaked in tea tree oil and dab all over, under and around the nail. Ideally you should do it morning and evening and it will disappear slowly.

Answer 6

I had a similar issue. My doctor told me that I wasn't drying my feet well enough after I showered. I made an effort to make sure they were dry before I put socks and shoes on, and the problem cleared up. Also, he told me they may be growing too slow. He suggested getting some Knox gelatin and using that every day to promote nail growth. It is fairly expensive so I never tried it.

Answer 7

hallo all of the advice above is totally right-definately see a GP about antifungal powders, pills or cream. however also if u have constant fungal infection u should try cutting down sugar in your diet but also make sure u dry your feet properly after cleaning them, and wear cotton socks rather than tights or synthetic materials. oooh and leather shoes are better than trainers because they let your feet breathe...apparently!

Answer 8

You need to get a prescription from the DR. Treating fungal nail nfections can take up to a year until the infection is gone. Just applying cream for a few days or weeks is no good.

Answer 9

Try Pau D'arko. Go to a health food store and get it in liquid form. (follow directions and take internally) You can also apply Tea Tree or Thyme oil topically. Make sure the oils are 100% essential oils. Auroma, or Yoga living are good brands but their are many others.

Answer 10

My husband has this on every single toe, it's ming. He's now given it to me but fortunatly only 1 toenail has been effected!!! You need to get a prescription from the doctors!! Sorry x