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A member asked:

Does tea tree oil really work for toenail fungus?

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Yes: I have seen cases where it has worked for people.

Answered 11/13/2012

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Dr. Alex Garcia answered

Specializes in Podiatric surgery

It depends: Tea tree oil has antifungal properties. However, it usually has to be in high concentrations. The thickness of the toenail and the severity of the infection will influence the effectiveness of the oil. Some products in the market combine the oil with active ingredients.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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