What is the best way to treat nail fungus?

Answer 1

, im not sure if there is a cure, but don't fall for those adds on t.v, it's better to go with your doctor and get a prescription medicine, i know my mom had fungus on her nails when i was little and took some pills for it and no longer has fungus, just be patient and trow away all your shoes and socks and buy new ones, and after your shower dry your toe nails and in between your toes (if its on your toe nails) and if its on your hands skip the gloves and don't touch your eyes or feet.

Answer 2

There are several ways to treat toenail fungus:

• The most clinically proven method of treating toenail fungus is oral medication such as terbinafine. However, for a very small percentage of people, oral medications can have serious side effects.
• A second method, generally viewed as less effective, are topical medications such as ciclopirox. Because the nail plate prevents the medication from being applied directly to the fungal infection, the percentage of people seeing positive results from topical medication is significantly less than of those taking the oral meds.
• There are a variety of home remedies that include both topical applications (such as tea tree oil) and soaking (such as vinegar).
• Finally, the newest and somewhat controversial solution is laser treatment.

Answer 3

A variety of fungi can cause nail infections. Most common are the dermatophytes, the group of molds that cause fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. In addition, Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections, can cause an nail infection indistinguishable from other types. This organism occurs especially on the hands of people who immerse their fingers in water frequently.

Answer 4

An infection of nail fungus occurs when fungi infect one or more of your nails. A nail fungal infection may begin as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the nail fungus spreads deeper into your nail, it may cause your nail to discolor, thicken and develop crumbling edges - an unsightly and potentially painful problem. These infections usually develop on nails continually exposed to warm, moist environments, such as sweaty shoes or shower floors. Nail fungus isn't the same as athlete's foot, which primarily affects the skin of the feet, but at times the two may coexist and can be caused by the same type of fungus. An infection with nail fungus may be difficult to treat, and infections may recur. Several medications - natural and chemical - are available to help clear up nail fungus.

Answer 5

Even if you have had this for years you should be able to get rid of it with patients. You sometimes must take treatment for up to six months, you can use a nail varnish or tea tree oil if it is not that bad. If it is more severe and keeps coming back your doctor might remove part or all of your nail. Psoriasis, Lichen planus, contact dermatitis, and certain bacterial infections can also cause symptoms similar to toe-nail fungus. I would recommend seeing your family doctor for medication treatment. You may also want to have your liver checked before taking medication, in some RARE cases, the medication can cause liver disease.

Answer 6

There are several different types of treatment for nail fungus, in extreme cases they will use oral medication but the most common to be used is Anti-fungal lacquer.

Here is what the Mayo Clinic says about using the "nail polish" type of anti-fungal treatment...

"If you have a mild to moderate infection of nail fungus, your doctor may prefer to prescribe an antifungal nail polish called ciclopirox (Penlac). You paint it onto your infected nails and surrounding skin once a day. After seven days, you wipe the piled-on layers clean with alcohol and begin fresh applications. Daily use of Penlac for about one year has been shown to help clear some nail fungal infections."

More information about treatment is available at... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

Answer 7

One can find the top five nail treatment options on the Nail Fungus Treatment website. The five treatments are rated and reviewed by actual customers and have prices/places where these treatments can be purchased.

Answer 8

Both cider vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are thought to be effective home cures for toenail fungus. Either of these should be applied to the affected areas twice daily.

Answer 9

Soak your nails in peroxide