A 41-year-old member asked:
How to get rid of toenail fungus for good?
4 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Toenail fungus: To treat nail fungus, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication. Studies have shown the most effective treatments to be terbinafine (lamisil) and itraconazole (sporanox). There are also topical medications like formula 3 which has a money back guarantee.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Good luck: There is no great way to do this.
Treatment ranges from topical antifungals, to oral antifungals, to nail removal.
The newest treatment involves laser of the toenails and shows great promise for being permanent.
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Dr. Raymond Stolarskianswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Fungal nails: There is no permanent resolution right now.
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Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Thereare a few meds : There are some medications that are 60% effective.Worth a try before removing your nail permanently.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How do you get rid of toenail fungus?
15 doctor answers • 20 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Medicine prescribed: For treatment of toenail fungus, a primary care doctor or a dermatologist (skin doctor) can evaluate and start medication. Often, a culture (sample of the fungus) is taken to be tested at the lab. Oral anti-fungals are used. Sometimes, the dermatologist or podiatrist (foot doctor) will remove the bad toenail to let a new one grow in. Some podiatrists are using a laser to treat toenail fungus.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Any good home remedies that can get rid of toenail fungus?
5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Olive leaf extract: If toenail fungus is not extensive whole nail than it can respond to oral olive leaf extract which has antifungal properties. It needs to e taken for 6 or more months to achieve significant improvement.Bit cause occasional nausea.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I get rid of a bad toenail fungus?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
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.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How can home remedies get rid of toenail fungus?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
Usually can't; depen (penicillamine): Other than for a very isolated area of the nail, homemade remedies usually don't work as it takes at least six months for the nail to grow without exposure to nail fungus to stay clean. Even when treated with medication, the fungus often returns. New laser treatments can offer some cosmetic improvement, but usually don't completely eradicate the fungus.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to get rid of toenail fungus?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Chris Hawleyanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Toe nail fungus : Stubborn problem! usually requires prescription anti fungal pills for 12 weeks, though i've had some patients had success with clorox bleach pens painted on the nails each night.
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