Question 1

what amount of water/listerine or vinegar should you use to soak your feet to treat toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Toenail fungus: Listerine will not treat toenail fungus. See a doctor or podiatrist  for an appreciate prescription medication.

Question 2

will lavender or rosemary oil help treat nail fungus? have already tried apple cider vinegar, listerine, coconut and tea tree oil

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Lavender and rosemary oil are no better than the other remedies you have mentioned.

Question 3

does vinegar work well on finger and toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

No: No, you will likely need more focused treatment than vinegar for nail fungus.  Your family physician or a dermatologist can help you with this.

Question 4

how effective is vinegar and coconut oil for treating toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Usually good: Sorry   you might be suffering from tinea pedis or.....Athletes foot.  
You can try soaking your feet in a vinegar sln (1 cup to 2 quarts water)
treat your shoes with lysol spray 
dry thoroughly between your toes.
Be persistent, this is the KEY!

If the condition continues ask for a podiatry referral.

Question 5

is raw apple cider vinegar good to fight toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Not bad.: The vinegar is an acid, which most opportunistic fungus and bacteria don't like to live in!  the issue is that it often can't penetrate the nail enough to get to all of the fungus.  There are oral medicines and a couple topical solutions that are fda approved for this condition.  See a podiatrist for all the options that may be best for you.

Question 6

can i use listerine on a toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Why waste mouthwash?: None of the home remedies or internet cures will kill the fungus responsible for the nail infection.  It takes strong "fungus killing" drugs or laser to get to the root of the problem.

Question 7

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 8

podiatrist  said soak toenail in 1 part vinegar 4 parts water for probable fungus it made skin irritated what else do i use. ?

Accepted Answer

Could try: Rubbing alcohol or betadine. You can use over the counter Lamisil (terbinafine) too.

Question 9

how can i treat toenail fungus?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Ranging from debridement, topical medication, oral medication, laser or removal of nail. Consult with podiatrist.

Question 10

how does toenail fungus spread?

Accepted Answer

Changes in the nail: Fungus is everywhere and if there is any change to the nail plates attachment to the underlying surface and/or the texture of the nail plate changes (becomes dry or damaged), it is easy for fungus to find an area to spread.  If you address removing the environment that fungus want to grow in, you can rid yourself of the fungus.  See the podiatrist for an evaluation and treatment options.

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Does vinegar work well on finger and toenail fungus?

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Can i use listerine on a toenail fungus?

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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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Podiatrist said soak toenail in 1 part vinegar 4 parts water for probable fungus it made skin irritated what else do i use. ?

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