Archive for October, 2009

What is the best OTC treatment for toe nail fungus?

Also, what is the best prescription treatment?
it sounds crazy our doctor told us VICIS VAPOR RUB it does help takes some time however it also took time to develop. does work use it 2 x a day

Can you get a pedicure if you have toenail fungus?

I think my big toe has a little toenail fungus but I really want my feet to look good for sandal season,what should I do that will work fast?
Not only can you, but you SHOULD. Most reputable salons will, for free, apply fungal treatment under the nail polish. Many will encourage you to [...]

Has anyone been prescribed Penlac for nail fungus?

I went to the doctor because I have this bad fungus on my toe nail, I expected to get pills for this like lamisil or diflucan I have known people to use these pills but my doctor prescribed me something called Penlac it’s like a nail polish that I brush on every day. Does anyone [...]

What is a good natural herbal treatment for scalp fungus?

I got some little bumps on the back of my head like mosquito bites that itch and the hair is falling out in a big patch. The bumps seem to move around and the hair falls out where they are. Any suggestions?
try tea tree oil, it is an antifungal.

I have a toenail fungus (onychomycosis) – how can I get rid of it?

I’ve had this for years on one of my big toes. It seems pretty mild as it doesn’t cause any discomfort and hasn’t spread, it just makes my toenail look white.
However it started after I injured that toe – I dropped something heavy on it and it was bruised/bleeding underneath, I guess that’s when the [...]

Could shoes be the cause of a nail fungus?

I bought a pair of shoes and a couple months later I developed a nail fungus in the second toe on each foot (which I thought rather strange). I tried a bunch of topical solutions however they never really cleared the fungus up completely. I have a new pair of shoes now and haven’t applied [...]

What are some home remedies for the prevention and treatment of foot fungus?

I have the kind between the toes and a kind that looks like dry, cracked skin on my heels, also there is an itching just behind the balls of my feet. I know about keeping feet dry and clean and about antifungal creams from the doctor, but would like to know more alternatives.
Any body odor [...]

Alternative cure for toenail fungus and numbness in feet.?

I’ve got poor circulation in my feet, some nerve damage from frostbite, and a dash of toenail fungus to top it off. Anyone have any alternative remedies to help any or all? Having my toenails ripped off and using a topical doesn’t sound fun. Also, the pills are supposed to be hard on your liver. [...]

How can I tell if this is a nail fungus.?

I just took off my toe nail polish and all of my toes had what looks like white clouds or they look very dry from all the white patches on them. I was able to buff 95% of it off and apply a toe nail fungus medicine. Is this the start of a [...]

What is your most effective home treatment for nail fungus?

I have heard of tea tree oil, iodine and Vick’s Vapo-rub as possible remedies…anyone else have a suggestion?
those are the best ones……..try each for a week and see
also…soak foot in very hot water w/epsom salt,lots of it,and see what happens in week…..should kill fungus