Keep in mind...: The fda has recently come out with a blanket statement that toenail fungus can not be cured. It is 'managed' by a number of modalities, but it can always come back in the future. Oral antifungal medicines (lamisil), topical medications (formula 3), laser therapy, surgical removal, homeopathic applications (tea tree oil). Talk to a podiatrist for what will be best and most effective for you.
Answered 2/5/2014
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No way 2 cure it,...: But it can only b cured by a surgical procedure. If it is confined 2 just the great toe ; is very symptomatic (painful), the entire nail must b removed ; most importantly the nail bed must b obliterated. Some do this ; skin graft the nail bed ; some will shorten the bone beneath the nail ; then suture the distal flap created 2 the skin on the dorsal ( top) of the toe. Tough skin @ end of toe it wor.
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