2007-02-21 08:27:53 · 1 answers · asked by Gwenn W 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
dip nail in white vinegar 2x a day... Listerine also has been recommended.... it takes a while but it worked for me
2007-02-21 09:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by double_klicks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might sound strange---but it does work!! After doing some research for my own nail infection I have found the following to be very effective..... Rub Vicks ointment or Mentholatum on the infected nail. Wrap the nail with either a very secure band-aid or a piece of duct tape. Leave the nail covered over night. (forgot to mention-do this right before you go to bed) After about 1-2 weeks, the fungus area should start to turn a dark brown to black---this is a good thing.. You then need to let the dark area grow out on its own. As your nail grows-cut off the black area when able. My Father has problems with nail fungus, and insurance will not cover the outrageous cost of the prescription drug available for this. He tried it and it worked. I've done it -doubting that it would work-but it did! And you can't beat the minimal expense of the supplies needed.
2007-02-21 09:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by theconch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to permanently get rid of nail fungus is to have the nail permanently removed.
For a less drastic approach, there are pills that can treat the fungal infections. They are expensive, prescription, medicines such as sporanox, fulvicin, and lamisil tablets, that must be taken for several months. Sporanox is supposed to be the best, but my insurance wont cover it and the 3 month course costs over $3000, So I am looking at having two toenails removed.
There are some over the counter and home remedies, but they are not efective sine they cant get to ll of the infection.
2007-02-21 09:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Niklaus Pfirsig 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋