Question 1

how to clear toe nail fungus? i've had it for years want to clear it up its white and does salt water help? or rubbing achol or hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Oral medication: nail fungal infection does not resolve with creams or alcohol, only medication (toenail may take up to 6months of tx).Ask your doctor to culture the toenail (all he needs is a piece of it). If it growths fungus the best therapy is either itraconazole or terbinafine (oral) directed by a physician because liver function test ought to be monitored

Question 2

during  pregnancy - is it safe to treat a a nail fungus with a cotton ball soaked with 3% hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

NAIL FUNGUS: NO HARM IN USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE USING A COTTON BALL.
BEST LUCK.

Question 3

could hydrogen peroxide kill athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Anti-fungal medicine would work the best.  Typically athletes foot loves a dark moist area like your enclosed shoe gear.  Keeping your feet dry by changing socks, cotton socks and even using antiperspirant sprays between toes and bottom will help!

Question 4

i miss my open toed sandals. will intense pulsed light (ipl) technology kill toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There are many different types of lasers on the market for treatment of fungal toe nails.  While nothing is ever 100% guaranteed, laser therapy has been shown to have good success rates in treating this condition.

Question 5

i miss my open toed sandals. will intense pulsed light (ipl) technology kill toenail fungus? i have three very thick yellow toenails on my left foot. they are very ugly and embarrassing. i've tried painting an over-the-counter remedy on my toenails, but i

Accepted Answer

As : As an expert who works in one of the only three (3) certified podiatry centers in the state of washington who provide pinpointe laser therapy for the treatment of toenail fungus, it is safe to say that it does work. The success rate is about 80%. What you will need is probably 2-3 treatments spaced out in 1 year.

Question 6

hi, i have a fungus under two of my toenails that i wish to treat. i am 11 weeks & some days pregnant. is it safe to soak my feet in hydrogen peroxide?

Accepted Answer

No : Hydrogen peroxide alone should not be used to soak feet.  It can however, be diluted 3 parts water to 1 part hydrogen peroxide and applied to the nail directly with a cotton pad.  You should always verify any treatment with your OB before starting!

Question 7

what percent of hydrogen peroxide should i use to clean a skin fungus infection?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: Hydrogen peroxide is not effective for fungus infections.

Question 8

won't hydrogen peroxide kill every virus?

Accepted Answer

No: Hydrogen peroxide is not an antibiotic. It will not kill any viruses when you use it.

Question 9

would hydrogen peroxide kill herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

No, it will not: Antiviral medications can help to control herpes outbreaks. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Laser treatments are also used to treat cold sores.

Question 10

does hydrogen peroxide kill herpes virus on toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

Probably not very: well. Better to throw the toothbrush away after you disinfect it to protect others, who may want to use it after you've throw it away. Need something stronger than that. Get a new toothbrush for peace of mind. You can afford it. In fact, you can't afford not to!

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How to clear toe nail fungus? i've had it for years want to clear it up its white and does salt water help? or rubbing achol or hydrogen peroxide?

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During pregnancy - is it safe to treat a a nail fungus with a cotton ball soaked with 3% hydrogen peroxide?

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Could hydrogen peroxide kill athletes foot?

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I miss my open toed sandals. will intense pulsed light (ipl) technology kill toenail fungus?

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I miss my open toed sandals. will intense pulsed light (ipl) technology kill toenail fungus? i have three very thick yellow toenails on my left foot. they are very ugly and embarrassing. i've tried painting an over-the-counter remedy on my toenails, but i

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Hi, i have a fungus under two of my toenails that i wish to treat. i am 11 weeks & some days pregnant. is it safe to soak my feet in hydrogen peroxide?

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What percent of hydrogen peroxide should i use to clean a skin fungus infection?

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Won't hydrogen peroxide kill every virus?

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