![]() ![]() There are many solutions you can use at home to discourage fungus, including Listerine and Pau d’Arco tea as well as vinegar or Vicks. The sad truth is, getting rid of nasty nail fungus is a slow process because the treated nail has to grow out healthy. Is there anything else that would work faster?” I’ve heard it might take six months to get rid of the fungus. I can’t figure out how to get any of these under the nail. A friend recommended white vinegar or lime juice. My thumbnail really looks bad when the polish is removed during a manicure. My doctor will not prescribe pills because of possible liver damage, so I would like anything that will get rid of the fungus. “I have nasty nail fungus on a thumb and both big toes. This reader could not talk her doctor into an oral antifungal medicine: The nurses reported that Vicks was safe and effective for patients with nail fungus. The article was published in the Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (Jan-Feb, 2016). Onychomycosis is the medical term for nail fungus. In case you think this sounds unscientific at best and ridiculous at worst, here is a link to a scientific study titled: A Novel Treatment for Onychomycosis in People Living With HIV Infection: Vicks VapoRub™ is Effective and Safe Voila! It’s gone! Now I keep the Vicks on my nightstand–just in case.” I read about using Vicks and started applying it at night before bed. “A few years later, my second toe began to turn yellow again. The doctor prescribed a generic oral pill, and it took nearly a year to get rid of it all. “I had toenail fungus for years and finally asked for help in getting rid of it. Theresa went to a doctor to get rid of her nasty nail fungus: The total price might add up to several thousand dollars over the 48-week treatment program. A person with several infected nails might need more than a dozen bottles. ![]() The last time we checked, the cost of a 4 ml (0.14 oz.) bottle of Jublia was over $700. How pricey is Jublia? Very! Is it worth the cost? You can read about a pricey prescription anti-fungal liquid at this link:įDA Approves Jublia for Fighting Nail Fungus Jublia (efinaconazole) is a topical liquid for treating nail fungus. Even pricey prescription nail fungus treatments are tested for about a year. The treatments were inexpensive and easy, but patience is required!” It took about three years to get every nail clear, but I have had no new fungus for over a year now. Several times when I was just getting one nail finished, the fungus would start on another one. That was a slower process, as there was more damage. “I tried Vicks next, and it worked on the yellow toenails. The nails grew out clear and stayed that way. It was very effective on the white toenail fungus. “After reading about it on the People’s Pharmacy, I tried tea tree oil first. That one also caused the nail to crumble over time. One made the surface of the nail white and rough, and the other turned the nail yellow or orange. It seemed like I had two different kinds. “I fought toenail fungus for several years. Lisa points out that patience is a critical component for overcoming nasty nail fungus: Readers of our syndicated newspaper column have been sharing their success stories for over 40 years. When Home Remedies Make Sense:įor most people with mild to moderate nail fungus, home remedies are an option, especially when a trip to the doctor seems intimidating. People with diabetes may also need special treatment to avoid complications. Pale nails may indicate anemia, nutritional problems or even heart failure.Ī dark streak or a black spot under a nail requires medical oversight to rule out melanoma. White nails could be a sign of liver or kidney damage. ![]() There are some color changes that require medical attention. Some people have a hard time clipping their nails. When Does Nasty Nail Fungus Require Medical Intervention? Hallux rigidus tends to affect males foot. ![]()
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