2006-12-19 18:00:32 · 8 answers · asked by kelly m 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I work in surgery...
and I've heard numerous people say they've used Vicks Vaporub on their toenail fungus and it cleared up in several weeks, versus several months/years of prescription meds from the docs.
Worth the try and a hell of a lot cheaper!!!
2006-12-20 00:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. "D" 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The treatment of Athlete foot can be divided into two parts. The first, and most important part, is to make the infected area less suitable for the Athlete foot fungus to grow. This means keeping the area clean and dry. Buy shoes that are leather or other breathable material. Shoe materials, such as vinyl, that don't breath cause your feet to remain moist, providing an excellent area for the fungus to breed. Likewise, absorbent socks that wick water away from your feet such as cotton socks will help. Powders, especially medicated powders (such as with miconazole or tolnaftate), can help keep your feet dry. Finally, your feet can be soaked in a drying solution of aluminum acetate (Burrow's solution or Domeboro's solution ).
The second part of treatment is the use of antifungal creams. Many medications are available including miconazole, clotrimazole, etc. Ask your health care professional or pharmacist for a recommendation. Treatment should be continued for 4 weeks.
2006-12-20 02:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by jamaica 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The very important thing is to keep your foot DRY almost always(if possible). Now apart from it u can apply Vasiline cream or cold cream. In the night before sleeping massage/apply Coconut oil on ur foot, it not only prevents u from foot fungus but also keeps your foot healthy and shiny. These are simple things that really Works! unless u want to try some expensive creams and ideas.
2006-12-20 02:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ganapathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get rid of foot fungus, or athletes foot, see a doctor which will diagnose you situation an probably recommend medicine to be taken orally for about 2 weeks, checking your blood to make sure you liver functions properly, than probably medicine for another 2 weeks and the fungus should go away.
2006-12-20 02:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by eseven57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tea Tree Oil Is supposed to work.
2006-12-20 02:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use lamisil cream. After a bath use a clean towel dry your foot. Change your socks everyday. Wash your dirty shoes. Wash your dirty shoes.
2006-12-20 02:03:36 · answer #6 · answered by . 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my doctor said to use Vick's vapor rub, I look at him like he was crazy, and he said there is research going on now that is proving that it works better then meds and other creams.
2006-12-20 08:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Diana J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lotrimin .many good powders or creams on the market
2006-12-20 02:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋