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Is there any safe and effective home remedy for toe nail fungus?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Some: A combination of Vicks vapo rub with a couple of drops of liquid chlorine bleach mixed in (three drops in a teaspoon of vaporub) can help treat toenail fungus. Get some latex exam gloves and cut off the fingers. Apply the mix to the toe and cover the toe with the latex 'finger'. It will give a certain hydraulic pressure to the mix to force it under the nail.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Alex Garcia answered

Specializes in Podiatric surgery

Not really : There are many home remedies for toenail fungus. However none that i know will get you fungus free. The key word in your question is "effective". Home remedies may help slow down the fungus or breakaway some of the build up but I have not seeing toenail fungus cured with home remedies.

Answered 1/15/2016

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Maybe?: The reason you hear so many different treatments for toenail fungus is because there is no perfect, sure-fire treatment that works 100% of the time. I've seen vaporub work, as well as other natural oil remedies, but rarely. You can also try laser therapy, antifungal creams, paints, or even oral medications if your doctor deems you healthy enough to take them.

Answered 6/23/2013

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