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How do you completely get rid of toe fungus? i've been using listerine and soaking my feet in it for 20mins and it works. but will it work permanently

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Toenail fungus requires prolonged treatment with an oral fungicide; basically, you can't treat the fungus already in the nail, but you can impregnate growing nail with antifungals. Soaking your feet with listerine is not recommended and may lead to skin irritation/inflammation.

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: You want to see your dermatologist to know for sure. Better be safe than battling the unknown.

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You: Can soak in listerine until ur foot turns blue and it will not help. I repeat it will never kill the fungus. The fungus lives under the nail in the bed and matrix. You must get a culture from a reliable lab that deals with tissue like bako. Labs like quest just don't have the know how. Then you can choose a real fda approved topical, oral or laser procedure. I do them all and they work.

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