Please share an interesting fact about dealing with nail fungus.

Ignore: Most nail fungal infections are related to Athlete's Foot infections, and both need to be treated.

Often starts: With fungus on skin, so make sure you clear that up as well.

I don't haiku: Oral Lamisil (terbinafine) is still the best treatment around for moderate to severe fungus on toenails.

Ignore: Oral medication works the best but try topical first if not that bad of a problem.

Ignore: Nail fungus rarely responds to OTC medications--that's why there are prescriptions and lasers!

Ignore: It takes months of daily medicine to cure this infection.

Ignore: Most OTC topical nail antifungals are worthless as the medication is not soluble in the fluid.

Ignore: Nail fungus, if severe, often requires an oral medication. Most topicals only work for mild cases.

Ignore: Often oral medications are required to treat this condition. Consult with your doctor.

Ignore: Not all thick nail is fungus. New treatments available but make sure you get culture or scraping 1st.

Ignore: Unless you see a dermatologist the chance for best diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders is slim.

Ignore: Terbinafine pills are now cheap: $20 for full 12 weeks. They are very safe. Liver prob. are not comm.

Many: Many times it's not fungus but dystrophy from repetitive micro-trauma.

VicksVapoRub: VicksVapoRub applied 2x daily softens the nail and enables gradual trimming away of infected nail!