Question 1

what are some home remedies for a fungal toenail?

Accepted Answer

A few: However I do not believe these measures to be able to cure nail fungus, patients have reported some improvement in the appearance of the nail if used over a large period of time:

vick's vaporub
listerine mouthwash
tea tree oil

a podiatrist can offer much better treatment options, but if you want to give them a try there is little chance of harm and do not cost that much.

Question 2

how can i hide fungal toenail at the beach?

Accepted Answer

Sand's your friend: Bury your feet in the sand.

Question 3

what is done for a fungal toenail infection?

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Several options: Cutting/debridement, topical or oral medication, laser or even nail removal in certain cases.

Question 4

what are some treatments for fungal toenail?

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There are many: Other treatments include topical medication, oral medication such as lamicil, removal of toenail.

Question 5

what can you do to cure a fungal toenail infection?

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Many things: There are topical and oral medication, there is laser treatment, there is surgical removal of the toe nail.

Question 6

can you tell me if there are cheap anti fungal toenail treatments/ medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Over the counter medication are available but a podiatrist can get you something better. The fda says there is no 100% cure for toenail fungus or onychomycosis.

Question 7

fungal toenail not going. toenail not growing back after cutting away infected nail.

Accepted Answer

Nail Fungus : There are many fungi that grow in toenails. These are generally hard to cure. Treatment range from topical to ingested medicines to laser lights to burn them. Typically the nails grow slowly so yours will likely grow back. See either your doc or a podiatrist for treatment.

Question 8

how can i get rid of a fungal toenail infection?

Accepted Answer

Antifungals: If the discoloration is caused by a fungus using a topical antifungal will kill the fungus and the discoloration will disappear.
It will take a while for the nail to grow out, as it does the discoloration will grow to the end of the toe and then be gone.

There are many topicals medications, they all seem to be equally effective.  Vicks vaporub is what I am recommending to my patients

Question 9

how do i distinguish between a bacterial or fungal toenail infection?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: Who will evaluate it and possibly take a culture to determine what is causing "infection".

Question 10

what's the best thing to treat fungal toenail infections? i'm type 1 diabetic

Accepted Answer

Terbinafine: Terbinafine or lamasil is likely the best treatment.  Topicals are often ineffective.  Laser treatment can be expensive.  Lamasil is generally safe and has appx. 70% success rate in studies.

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