are there any good remedies for toenail fungal infections?

Answer 1

soaking in vinegar water every day for 3-6 months. (that's how long it takes to grow a completely new nail) Lamisil tablets also work but can cause unhealthy side effects. Tea tree oil is also good, but anything you use is going to take months. The cheapest and easiest effective method is the vinegar water. Put 1/2 cup vinegar in a pan of hot water and soak 20 minutes or so every day. (you can keep the water and re-heat and use for a few days before discarding) this is the recommendation of many doctors, because it works. the acid environment created by the vinegar inhibits the growth of the fungus. Pay no attention to the ignorant rude people who say you have this because of poor hygeine. it's caused by fungus, not related to bathing.

Answer 2

Go to www.webmd.com and do a search. The search will probably bring up an overview of such infections and ads for remedies.
Or you can go to http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/rem.htm
That's a website where people all over the world submit their home remedies for common ailments.
Also there's a cream you could buy at a pharmacy that takes care of all kinds of fungal infections, don't have a "name" for you but the active ingredient is Miconazole Nitrate.
good luck.

Answer 3

As well as vinegar, bicarbonate of soda is also an anti fungal. Use it at the rate of one level teaspoon dissolved in one pint of water.
Cut your toenails, and get a couple of the emery and polishing boards you use on your fingernails. Throw them away after each use. All of the yellow nail is infected so keep them trimmed and give them a manicure polish once a week.

Answer 4

Go see an MD. He will most likely give you a medicated cream but oral meds get better results. Lamisil 250mg tablet will clear that up good. Ask your Dr. if that Rx is best for your nail fungal. Caution!! Very expensive if no rx insurance, $200-250.00 for #30 tablets. Treatment lasts 3-12 months. (PHARMACY TECH.)

Answer 5

My Dr. actually told me to soak it in a solution of 1/2 vinegar and water. Do this once a day and it may take up to 3 mo. The solution does not actually get rid of the infection but it causes it not to spread, the toenail then grows and fungus should go away.

Answer 6

Treatment
Nail fungus can be difficult to treat, and repeated infections are common. Over-the-counter antifungal nail creams and ointments are available, but they aren't very effective. Fortunately, other nonsurgical treatments have been introduced during the last 10 years.

Oral medications
To treat nail fungus, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as:

Itraconazole (Sporanox)
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Terbinafine (Lamisil)
These medications help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected portion of your nail. You typically take these medications for six to 12 weeks but won't see the end result of treatment until the nail grows back completely. It may take four to 12 months to eliminate an infection. Recurrent infections are possible, especially if you continue to expose your nails to warm, moist conditions. Antifungal drugs may also cause side effects ranging from skin rashes to liver damage. Doctors may not recommend them for people with liver disease or congestive heart failure or for those taking certain medications.

Other treatment options
Your doctor may also suggest these treatments:

Antifungal lacquer. If you have a mild to moderate infection of nail fungus, your doctor may prefer to prescribe an antifungal nail polish. The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical antifungal lacquer called ciclopirox (Penlac), which you paint onto your infected nails and surrounding skin once a day. After seven days, you wipe the piled-on layers clean with alcohol and begin fresh applications. Daily use of Penlac for up to one year or longer has been shown to help clear nail fungal infections, but researchers found that it cured the infections in less than 10 percent of people using it.
Topical medications. Your doctor may also opt for other topical antifungal medications, such as econazole nitrate (Spectazole). In some cases, you may be advised to use these creams with an over-the-counter lotion containing urea to help speed up absorption. Topical medications usually don't provide a cure but may be used in conjunction with oral medications.
If your nail infection is severe or extremely painful, your doctor may suggest removing your nail. A new nail will usually grow in its place.

Answer 7

If you go down to your local drug store they should have a footcare isle. There is stuff there that should work. If not then I would visit the doctor. A fungus infection can be very irritating and should be taken care of.

Answer 8

They have been showing a new advert on the tv for treating nail infections that you can buy over the counter I think.

Answer 9

Tea tree oil at least 3 x daily to affected area.

Answer 10

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