Question 1

will  vapor rub treat a toenail fungus?

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Maybe?: The reason you hear so many different treatments for toenail fungus is because there is no perfect, sure-fire treatment that works 100% of the time. I've seen vaporub work, as well as other natural oil remedies. You can also try laser therapy, antifungal creams, paints, or even oral medications if your doctor deems you healthy enough to take them.

Question 2

does vicks vapor rub really help cure toe nail fungus?

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NO: No, Vicks vapor rub does not cure toenail fungus.  What it does is breakdown the actual nail construct and make it more pilable and softer to debride/trim down.  Nail fungus is actually an infection of the toenail bed and you need actual antifungal medication topical, oral, or laser therapy to cure.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

i have read that white vinegar and also vicks vapor rub is very good to put on for toe fungus. my toe is not that bad but i do not want to take the medication .would you believe this would work those two options?

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: No. I see no likelihood that either would do anything but stink up your toe.

Question 4

what can i take for pain from toenail fungus. my toe is very red around the part of the toe with the fungus?

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Paronychia?: Are you sure it’s toenail fungus?  Could be an infected area around the toenail that needs to be drained and/or an ingrown toenail that needs to be treated.  I’d see your primary care physician or podiatrist.

Question 5

i have toenail fungus on one toe and the nail just came off with the phone get something eat should i continue to apply the over-the-counter medicine?

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No: Over the counter medications..I.E. Topical meds are completely worthless.

Question 6

under skin red spots on end of big toe. also have toenail fungus on same toe.

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Red dots: near toes could be an extension of fungus onto the skin from your toenail. Get some help and see a podiatrist or skin doctor for more clarification and treatment.

Question 7

i have toenail fungus on big toe. not too bad just yellow, looks like new nail is already growing. got lamisil. can i apply directly to nail?

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Fungal nail: Yes, you can apply Lamisil 2-3 x/d directly to the nail.
It can take quite a few months for the new nail to grow in and fungal infection to heal. There is also a high failure rate even if you apply locally. Sometimes 42 d of
Griseofulvin can help if local treatment fails.

Question 8

does lamisil work for toenail fungus? and where to apply? my big toe is yellow and near cuticle my skin is kind of swollen. don't want any oral meds.

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Sometimes: problem is that you may not have a fungus infection. It might be a bacterial infection which would require a diff type of med and tx. If problem worsens, would suggest that you see a dermatologist

Question 9

dr oz recommends vicks vaporub or   vinegar solution for nail fungus. are they effective at all? how about tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: All three of those can help to some extent but are not what you would call effective except in all but the most minimal of fungal infections.  Since a fungal nail infection is slow growing, the above remedies can be tried.  After about three months, if no improvement is noted, stronger remedies should be tried under a doctors supervision.

Question 10

does this look like toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

I don't see any : Picture but toenail fungus is not an eyeball diagnosis it is a pathological diagnosis. Subungual keratinazation and bacterial colonization have identical appearances to the naked eye.

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I have read that white vinegar and also vicks vapor rub is very good to put on for toe fungus. my toe is not that bad but i do not want to take the medication .would you believe this would work those two options?

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What can i take for pain from toenail fungus. my toe is very red around the part of the toe with the fungus?

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I have toenail fungus on one toe and the nail just came off with the phone get something eat should i continue to apply the over-the-counter medicine?

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Under skin red spots on end of big toe. also have toenail fungus on same toe.

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I have toenail fungus on big toe. not too bad just yellow, looks like new nail is already growing. got lamisil. can i apply directly to nail?

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Does lamisil work for toenail fungus? and where to apply? my big toe is yellow and near cuticle my skin is kind of swollen. don't want any oral meds.

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Dr oz recommends vicks vaporub or vinegar solution for nail fungus. are they effective at all? how about tea tree oil?

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Does this look like toenail fungus?

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