best and fastest way to get rid of under toe nail fungus?

Question

big toe nail dark colored, hard. and hard to clip

Answer 1

Hi
unfortunately there is not a "best solution."
there are two ways to to try to treat the fungus.
1. Using chemically produced, comercial products - such as Lamisil (Terbinafine), Diflucan (Flucanazole) and Sporanox (Itraconazole) to name but 3 - these are usually taken oraly and in tablet form. There are possible side effects though with nearly all of the comercial prodcucts - although the side affects are mild and short term you should be aware that they exist before under taking treatment. This course of action can usually become very expensive resulting in hundreds of pounds.
2. Natural Home Remedy - such as a vinegar soak or spray, Tea Tree Oil or Oregano oil.
These have less harmful side effects (if any) and are reletively inexpensive.

So, dont think fastest - think best.

Fungi thrives in damp warm environments - so try to create a hostile home not a inviting one.

A personal recommendation would be anything acidic - (ie vinegar)

Allocate a ten minute slot in the morning and a ten minute slot at night and soak your feet - do this for 6 months even after you think the fungus has gone.

....And clip that toenail - and rough it up a bit with an emery board as the (vinegar/Tea tree oil) will not only need to get beneath the nail but into the nail material.

Answer 2

To get rid of toenail fungus, and prevent it from spreading, here are some tips.

1. Put anti-fungal powder or spray in your shoes to help fight off the fungus.

2. Air your shoes, and don't wear them if they are wet.

3. Change your insoles frequently, and make sure they dry out between use.

4. Bleach out the shower on a weekly basis.

5. Wash your shower mat weekly.

6. Wear sandals in the gym and don't walk around barefoot in public.

7. Try not to cause trauma to your toes. Trauma is the biggest reason why people end up with nail fungus.

8. Keep your nails short, but not to the point where they begin to bleed.

In summing up, there are different treatments to consider if you have toenail fungus. Always try and prevent nail fungus in the first place.

If you do have to use a treatment, find something which is natural and that won't damage your health.

Answer 3

As someone else mentioned, see a podiatrist (foot dr). The dr can clip the tips (dead, white part) of your nails and have you take it to a lab to be examined (can take few weeks for diagnosis) to find out if it is fungus or something else. If it is fungus, the dr may be able to prescribe either lamasil (but can be very tough on the liver) or a nail polish type of medication for the fungus. I believe that if it is fungus, that it can take several months for the healthy nail to grow in.

And I have heard of using vicks vapor rub on toenail fungus, however, please do get a definitive diagnosis from a podiatrist. And please do Not use tea tree oil as a podiatrist had told me that it was not regulated as to how safe it is.

Answer 4

I had that fungus myself 3 years ago. I used Exoderil cream and Nizoral tablets, 3/day. I used this treatment for 1 year. It is necessary to a nail 4 months to grow. My problem was old, I had it for 15 years, and tried everything. Only this treatment helped me. My nails are beautiful now. Good luck.

Answer 5

My doctor told me to apply a thin coat of vaseline on the nail 2xday for 8 weeks. He read in some Northwestern article that this method is supposed to be very effecitve. He told me Lamisil is hard on the liver and the nail polish stuff is not very effective and you have to use it for a long time.

Answer 6

soak your feet in as hot a pan of wateras you can stand that has a disinfectant liquid soap=brush your nails with a soft childs toothbrush(at $ store for a buck) and if this doesn,t heal them within a few days see a Dr

Answer 7

Lamisil AT (preferrably the pill form [which I believe is only available with a prescription]) over the creams, but they work OK too.

Answer 8

See a doctor for prescription meds

Answer 9

I had the same problem............. don't use over the counter stuff.... get a doctor to prescribe Lamisil... this is taken in pill form.... it works.

Answer 10

Lamasil Cream, or believe it or not, proven method...Vicks Vaporub.