Can anyone suggest an effective cure for toenail fungus.?

Answer 1

Vicks Vapor Rub. Keep the infected nail cut down as far as possible. Apply the rub on there twice a day and every time that you take a shower. It does work. Unfortunately, though, it takes a long time for the infected nail to completely grow out. (Several months) Just be persistent and don't miss. Good luck.

Answer 2

OK and YES! ... a magic cure!
First off- keep your feet clean and dry. The same with your socks as moisture is a perfect habitat for fungal growth. Also trim nails regularly to get rid of infected nails.
The magic cure: Soak your toes in a small bowl of Listerine mouthwash which will actually kill the fungus. You can purchase a giant size bottle at WalMart for a relatively low cost.
I know someone who has used this method. Soak for about ten-fifteen minutes a day and it will begin to disappear. I do not know exact # of days you will need to do this, however I would think it would be wise to do until you have a new nail. Then since you are susceptable to the fungus, do on occasion as a preventitive measure.

Answer 3

I agree with a previous answer of Vick's Vapo Rub. I read about it on MSN in an article about simple home cures for problems. It also said that you should scrub at the nail every day with a nail brush. Whatever you end up going with, don't expect a quick fix. Toenails take a while to grow out. Be sure to thoroughly clean anything that you use on your toenails and wash your socks in hot water inside out to avoid spreading the fungus. Drying your socks in the sun also helps to sterilize them. Your regular physician can answer any questions you have.

Answer 4

There aren't really any good over the counter medicines for this problem. You could try tea tree oil or something topical but it will not make the fungus totally disappear. I would suggest going to your family doctor and ask about Lamisil. It is in pill form and it works really well. I have a friend with the same problem and they say Lamisil is the only thing that ever worked. If you have any problems with your liver your doc might not prescribe it. But you will be tested before a presciption is given. good luck.

Answer 5

reatment
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.

Prevention
You can help to prevent toenail fungus by:

Wearing comfortable well fitting shoes and clean hosiery every day, alllowing your shoes to dry thouroughly between wearings
Wearing shower shoes, sandals or flip-flops in community showers or locker rooms
Washing your feet daily, dry thoroughly and using a good-quality foot powder (talcum)
Keeping toenails trimmed
Avoid applying layers of nail polish

Answer 6

You can go to your doctor and get a prescription for antifungal medications (such as Sporanox or Lamisil). Regular antifungal creams do not work as they do not penetrate the nail and go to the nail bed. That's why antifungal pills will be needed. The treatment does take several months before you have any results because fungi are slow growing and are already imbedded into the nail matrix and need to grow out. Be careful though as these antifungal medications do have side effects and may affect the liver.

Answer 7

There is no OTC cure for nail fungus. If the fungus is on your skin, or around the nail you would use clotrimazole (in the foot care section of your pharmacy.) If it is under the nail, however, you need to see your doctor about a prescription (usually for penlac or lamisil.) It is very difficult to get rid of if it is under the nail. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Place a dead toad to the affected area twice a day for 20 mins. After this, bathe the whole foot in a mixture of 1 part vodka (the cheap stuff is ok) to 2 parts sodium hydroxide and...ker pow it's gone.

Answer 9

tea tree cream is great for treating toenail fungus

Answer 10

The over the counter stuff didn't work for me so I went to the doctor and was prescribed Lamisil. It worked pretty quickly.

Good Luck!