Question 1

in what way can i cure toenail fungus?

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Fungal nails: Firstly, there are no real cures for fungal nails. Despite what you have read, lasers make the nails appear clearer, but do not cure it. Oral antifungals work to clear the nails, but the fungus can return. It is a continuing process. Home are plus the care from your foot doctor will help you.

Question 2

how do i cure my dark toenails or a toenail fungus?

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Many ways...: Topical solutions, oral medications, laser treatments, surgical removal, homeopathic remedies, etc.  The most used treatment is oral Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets once daily for 90 days.  See a podiatrist for what may be best for your specific needs and expectations.

Question 3

can there be natural cures for toenail fungus?

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Yes: Tea tree oil being one, personally, i believe the oral antifungals work best.

Question 4

can taking penicillin 500mg, twice a day for 20 days or so cure toenail fungus?

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Not an easy Fix.: A thousand milligrams of penicillin a day for 20 days will probably kill a lot of things, but, it will have no effect on the fungus. The treatment of nail fungus can range from topical solutions to oral anti-fungal medications and everything in between. There is also an array of homeopathic remedies and treatment protocols. Laser treatment is being used and the results look promising.

Question 5

what are some home remedy cures for severe toenail fungus?

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See below: Banana peels, vix vapo rub, tea tree oil, dilute clorox bleach.

Question 6

can a toenail fungus last years in a single nail and it still be cured fully?

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Maybe: First you need to confirm that you actually have a fungus. A piece of your nail can be sent to a dermatopathology lab, to confirm the diagnosis. If you do indeed have a fungus you can take a pill to see if it will work. If the nail is thick, laser is less likely to work.

Question 7

if my toenail fungus is cured will the nail get thin and smooth again?

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It should: The nail looking normal is usually the sign that the fungus has resolved. However, there are other causes for thick nails, including circulation problems, psoriasis, and others. A person can have thick toenails without a fungus causing the problem.

Question 8

could you tell me if my toenail fungus is cured will the nail get thin and normal?

Accepted Answer

Not always: If the fungus was in the nail for a long time and damaged the way nail grows it might not come back the same even though the fungus is dead.

Question 9

is there an alternative cure for toenail fungus and numbness in feet?

Accepted Answer

No: What do you mean by alternative cure. Laser works well for toenail fungus. Bleach, ben gay , tea tree oil are not very effective on nail fungus. I do not know of any alternative cures for numbness.

Question 10

what is the best topical cream to cure toenail fungus?(nail is all yellow). can clotrimazole 1% cure it or there is stronger cream for it? thanks

Accepted Answer

Most don't work!: Most topical antifungals have a low success rate.  The success depends on several factors such as severity of infection, compliance with medicine and the infection's susceptibility to the medicine. If the infection is severe or topical is not successful then an oral medication may be needed. Oral medication is usually much more successful. I like to use oral lamisil (terbinafine). Talk to your foot specialist.

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