What is the best way to get rid of toenail fungus?

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Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

No great way: There are topical medications, medications by mouth, laser.

Answer 3

Three options: There are three main treatment options for toenail fungus. The first option is an oral medication. The tablets although highly effective do have some possible side effects and consequences. Direct doctor supervision is needed. The second option is laser treatment. This option is also highly effective, in my experience, without any significant side effect. The third option is a topical medication.

Answer 4

Good luck: Toenail fungus takes approximately a year to get rid of due to the slow rate of growth of the toanails.

Answer 5

Be realistic: A few months may not be realistic. Medications typically work on the new nail growing in. Even if you take oral medicines, on average you may first see signs of improvement at 3 months.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Vicks: Vapor rub is a home ready often touted. I think it all depends on how bad the fungus is. If the toenails are very thick, i think most topical treatments will fail. Those nails need to be reduced as much as possible so the medications can get under the toenail.

Answer 8

They can't: Home remedies have very low success rates. Vicks vapor rub may help.

Answer 9

They generally don't: Treatment is usually a multifaceted approach. Minor involvement may respond to topical medications. Involved cases require oral medication or laser treatments. However you treat a nail fungus, you need to provide long term maintanence therapy. Be sure to discuss this with your podiatrist as part of your treatment.

Answer 10

Oral meds : If not contraindicated are the most effective treatment.

Answer 11

Treat early.: Begin treatment early. Topical antifungals are often helpful in the early stages. See a podiatrist asap.

Answer 12

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.

Answer 13

Few options: In my opinion, there are three main treatment options for toenail fungus. The first option is an oral medication. The second option is laser treatment and the third and least effective is a topical medication. Consult your doctor for the best treatment option for your infection.

Answer 14

Several treatments.: 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 natural oil remedies work, but very rarely. You can also try laser therapy, antifungal creams, paints, or even oral medications if your doctor deems you healthy enough to take them.

Answer 15

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.

Answer 16

Several ways: There are manytopical remedies, there is prescription antfungal memdication to take as a pill, thre is laser therapy.

Answer 17

At: My office we treat fungal nails with oral medication and we use laser which we find very effective.

Answer 18

Toenail fungus: Toenail fungus is very difficult to treat and there is nothing that works 100% of the time. I usually described for possible treatment options to my patients: #1 topical creams and polish #2 removal of nail #3 oral antifungal medications, which may affect the liver and need to be monitored #4 laser nail treatment.

Answer 19

Medication: There are many over the counter products that quite honestly don't work too well. The most effective treatment is usually prescription antifungals that are taken orally.

Answer 20

Lamisil, (terbinafine) laser: Lamisil (terbinafine) can be conpunded with DMSO and use topically as a prescription to avoid oral medications. Oral lamisl is about 58 effective and not in extensive cases. Lasers are now available which can reduce nail fungus including the sciton.

Answer 21

Three options: There are three main treatment options for toenail fungus. The first option is an oral medication. The tablets although highly effective do have some possible side effects and consequences. Direct doctor supervision is needed. The second option is laser treatment. This option is also highly effective, in my experience, without any significant side effect. The third option is a topical medication.

Answer 22

Lamisil, (terbinafine) laser: Oral Lamisil (terbinafine) taken over 3 months can clear toenail fungus. Tg more extensive the fungus the less responsive. Blood needs to be monitored during treatment for possible liver toxicity. Topical 2 per cent Lamisil (terbinafine) in dmsocan penetrate the nail without systemic side effects. New laser treatment may clear nail fungus but it is unclear whether results will last long term.

Answer 23

Many ways to try: There is no sure fire method. Treatments include everything from topical medication, to oral anti-fungal medication, to new laser treatment.

Answer 24

Three options: There are three main treatment options for toenail fungus. The first option is an oral medication. The tablets although highly effective do have some possible side effects and consequences. Direct doctor supervision is needed. The second option is laser treatment. This option is also highly effective, in my experience, without any significant side effect. The third option is a topical medication.

Answer 25

Multiple answers: The most effective treatment is with the use of a laser. Oral medications work sometimes, but you have to be monitored with blood tests on a regular basis. Any topical medication, Vicks rub, vinegar, clorox soaks, teatree oil, are virtually ineffective. See a podiatrist that offers all of the above choices.

Answer 26

The most effective: Treatment for toenail fungus is oral lamisil, (terbinafine) which has recently been shown to be much safer than we used to think. The fda recently dropped the blood test requirement on this. Also, pulse therapy has been shown to have the same cure rate, where you only need to take 14 pills in 6 months instead of 1 pill a day for 3 months.

Answer 27

Prepare for war: There are only two effective methods to kill the fungus responsible for the infection. Either have laser treatment or a 90+ day course of Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets. Each has its own pros and cons but none of the over the counter or home remedies will work.

Answer 28

Three options: There are three main treatment options for toenail fungus. The first option is an oral medication. The tablets although highly effective do have some possible side effects and consequences. Direct doctor supervision is needed. The second option is laser treatment. This option is also highly effective, in my experience, without any significant side effect. The third option is a topical medication.

Answer 29

Several treatments.: 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.

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