I have a nail fungus on both big toes. Had it for a couple years now. I was wondering if there was anything that I could use on them to help get rid of it. I haven't had the time or money to see a doctor and heard a lot of bad things about taking the meds doctors give you that end up causing liver problems.
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try the pharmacist first. They'll be able to recommend a inexpensive over the counter remedy to try first. If all else fails, go to the doctor.
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athlets foot is caused by a fungus and fungi love moist and warm environments like between your toes while your wearing socks in your shoes.  \n\nSo to rid youself of the prob. \n\n1-bathe often wash your feet\n2-don't wear socks to often. If it's cold then wear them or slippers you'll need to expose your feet to air from time to time\n3-If it won't go away then Pharmacy has overcounter meds.\n3-If really bad, go see your doc or a dermatologist
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Simple...ALL antibiotics that we use to treat bacterial infections and ifestations come from fungi themselves. It's just natural that fungi will have a resistance to these antibiotics that they release.\n\nA rather different approach must be used to stop fungal infection and proliferation not because they have a "tougher" cell wall or because they are eukaryotes--these things are more trivial than what people think. The difficulty in treating them is how to disintegrate their nucleic acid property (DNA) using a particular chemical without compromising the infected individual (i.e. you cannot just use acid to treat fungus in your skin or else you'll damage your skin also).
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When all the treatments my doctor prescribed for my skin fungus didn't work I tried the natural way, with success.\n\nApply fresh chopped garlic to the spot for 15 minutes every day.  It will burn a bit, but it works.  Tea-tree oil also works.\n\nI am not a doctor, and do not pretend to give medical advice; I am just a person sharing my experience.
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It sounds like athletes feet. But no matter what it is go buy a gallon jug of Apple Cider Vinegar it's about $3.00 pour it all in a tub soak your feet for as long as you can sit there everyday till it goes away a day or two should do it . Vinegar cures a lot of things. Don't add water pure vinegar. NO ONE else answered your ? I was only trying to help I did say no matter what you have the vinegar will cure it.ASK YOUR DOCTOR
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Most often that is caused by vitamin deficiency and/or a fungal infection of the nail. I suggest you see your physician. It's a good idea for everyone to take a vitamin daily.
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Take SILICEA in 6X potency hourly, its a Homeopathic remedy and it will bring out the embedded needles out the way they went in, In getting rid of foreign objects out of the body it perform miracles and without any pain , discomfort, side effects or complications. Truly a gem of a remedy in bring out wood splinters, glass shreds bullets and slugs. Read more about it by clicking the link :- http://homeoint.org/books/boericmm/s/sil.htm\n100% cure guaranteed, and please let everyone know that it worked the way I said its going to work and without any side effects or complications and you can decide after being cured whether Homeopathy is Placebo or for real  :-) . Nothing works better trust me !\nTake Care and God Bless you !\n\nP.S\nAnd you can disregard any biased comments about Homeopathy till you have tried and got cured of your suffering exactly the way as I have said above :-)\nTake care
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While a continued regimen of antibiotics is good to eliminate all trace of the disease, it is hard on the liver. Maybe the doc felt you were safe and it was best to spare the liver of the extra work load.  All medications have to be filtered out of the blood by the liver.
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Sorry I'm not a doc but I had an ingrown toenail when I was pregnant. I couldn't reach my toe very well and it was too sore to let anyone else touch. When I asked a doctor about it she was going to charge $80 to trim it (no way) but she gave me tips on how to trim it so that the nail would grow out (didn't work). Finally, after about 6 months of messing around with it the offending spur of nail got soft (yes it was infected) and came off. So, unless you have an angry red area that is shooting up your toe (serious infection) you probably are not at risk for gangrene. Yes I am a tightwad, and stubborn, and I should have gotten it taken care of sooner. But I lived though the whole thing and I still have my toe (which is starting to get sore again).
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Because it is difficult to treat or eradicate toenail fungus, it is a good idea to try to prevent it. It helps to wear protective shoes or sandals in public showers, pool areas and gyms, and to avoid borrowing someone else?s shoes or sharing socks or towels with someone who has toenail fungus. An orthotic device can be used to add cushioning and/or control over-pronation, support the longitudinal arch, and reduce stress on the lower leg muscles. Wash your feet regularly, and dry them thoroughly when they get wet. Wearing nail polish on the toes is not advised because it can seal in fungus and allow it to grow. Keep toenails trimmed, and be sure to disinfect any pedicure tools before using them. If you do develop toenail fungus, see your foot doctor. The doctor might remove as much of the nail as possible by trimming, filing or dissolving it. Medicated nail polish might be prescribed for a localized infection, but a serious infection will likely be treated with a prescription oral antifungal medication. These medications can have side effects, so be sure to work closely with your doctor on your treatment plan. Only in severe cases will surgical removal of the nail be recommended. If you suspect that you have toenail fungus, see your foot doctor.
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This is really wierd but i swear it works!  Vicks Vaporub.  Use it on the nail and in a few months it's gone.  I swear!  Read it in one of the medical columns in the news paper, the Dr. swears by it!
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onichomycosis is a fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails.\n\ngo to your local pharmacy and ask them...there are plenty of topical over-the-counter treatments.  if they don't work, your doctor can prescribe an antifungal medication to take by mouth.\n\ngood luck!
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(m)\n\nLamisil (Terbinafine HCL), is manufactured by Novartis, has less drug interaction, and costs slightly less than Sporonox. The spectrum of activity of Lamisil, however, is also less than that of Sporonox. This means that Lamisil does not inhibit as many other pathogens as Sporonox, although the success rate of each drug is reported to be the same. Lab work and physician care costs are the same and both drugs are in the same price range, although Lamisil’s dosage is 250 mg once daily for 90 days\n nail fungus is not destroyed by taking Sporonox or Lamisil, the pharmaceutical company that manufactured the drug will reimburse the patient for his financial investment for the drug. It is important to know that taking the medication might destroy the nail fungus yet still leave the nail discolored and disfigured. This would leave the patient with an unaccomplished goal. Despite the fact that the nail does not appear normal, the pharmaceutical company would not reimburse the patient for the cost of the drug, as the fungus would no longer be present. Fortunately, this happens in a relatively small percent of all cases, only 10 to 15%.\n\nAnother treatment option available to patients with fungal nails includes the use topical antifungal agents. Topical antifungal agents only work on the superficial spreading of onychomycosis. Characteristically, this variety of fungal nail disease has superficial pitting with whitening of the nail plate. In order to effectively treat this condition, one must also keep foot moisture at a minimum. Drying agents, powders, and the use and frequent changing of cotton socks often help to dry the foot. The majority of topical nail fungicides are over-the-counter. These are Fungi Nail, Mycocide, and Restore AF. These agents are not as successful in the treatment of nail fungus as the oral antifungal agents. \n\nSurgical intervention has great merit when chronic ingrown nails, thickened (dystrophic) nails, and pain are associated. The goal of the surgery is to remove all or part of the nail matrix (root) so that the nail plate is permanently destroyed. This method offers a success rate of about 95 to 99%. There is minimum discomfort post-operatively, and it is easily performed in the Doctor’s office under a local anesthetic. Remember that if the nail plate is removed, the nail disease is also removed. \n\nOnychomycosis (fungal nail) is not considered to be a strong contaminant. Rather, it is considered to be a condition that some individuals are more susceptible to than other individuals. Factors that permit this disease include the pH level of the skin, trauma to the nail, hygiene of the foot and susceptibility of the patient. The fungus is prevalent and opportunistic. The treatments available are dependent on cost, ease, lifestyle, and effectiveness of the eradication of this nail disease.\n\nThe condition of fungal nails can be treated successfully, but can reoccur later. Your choice of treatment should be decided by you and your Podiatrist so that compliance, expectations, and results of therapy are realistic. Should you suspect that you have this condition of your toenails, please consult a podiatric specialist and ask questions regarding all treatment options available. This will allow you, the consumer, to be informed of which treatment will be most suited for your needs.
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The clinical name for athletes foot is "ringworm of the feet"\n\n"Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that thrives in warm, moist conditions and the closed shoes present a good 'incubator' for these organisms, That's why athlete's foot is quite uncommon in primitive cultures where shoes are not worn.\n\nWhenever you take off or put on your socks, it's a good practice to rub a sock up and down your toe webs, That keeps the areas between your toes dry, which is essential in preventing and treating athlete's foot.\n\nBaking soda is a cheaper alternative to expensive foot powders, yet it does essentially the same thing. Either sprinkle it on dry or make a paste by moistening one tablespoon of baking soda with lukewarm water.  Rub the mixture on your feet and between your toes. After about 15 minutes, rinse it off and dry thoroughly.\n\nUse your hair dryer on your feet to dry them more effectively than you can with a towel.  And blowing air from your hair dryer into your shoes is a good way to dry them out after you wear them.\n\nRubbing or spraying antiperspirant on your feet can keep them from sweating, You can use the same brand you use on your underarms. As long as it contains aluminum chlorohydrate, the active drying ingredient, it will work.\n\nDisinfect your shoes, Lysol and other household disinfectants can kill off any living fungus spores. After you take off your shoes, rub the insides with a cloth or paper towel that has a dab of disinfectant. (Then use that hair dryer to dry out the insides of the shoes).\n\nDon't use creams. Antifungal creams have the right ingredients but the wrong way of presenting them. "The problem with creams is that they help trap moisture, especially between toes. Solutions are much better than creams.  While solutions are more effective for remedying, creams can be used to help prevent athlete's foot.\n\nRemove dead skin. When your condition starts to improve, remove any dead skin. Dead skin houses fungus that can reinfect you. To remove it, use a bristled scrub brush on the entire foot and a baby bottle "nipple brush" on toe webs. And brush in the shower, so the dead skin goes down the drain without touching other parts of your body.\n\nI hope this information helps you...  Good luck!!
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Remember a fungus is better prevented once it disappears otherwise no drugs help -\n\nAvoid moisture\n\nAvoid antibactirals (antibactrials kill normal bacteria on your body this allows fungus to grow more)\n\nIf you are using too much body sprays stop that - they have antibacterials.\n\nGo to emedicine via google search and you can read some good stuff.\n\nThese are two drugs from emedicine -\n\nDrug Name\n Terbinafine (Lamisil) -- Inhibits squalene epoxidase, which decreases ergosterol synthesis, causing fungal cell death. Use medication until symptoms significantly improve. Duration of treatment should be >1 wk but not >4 wk. \nAdult Dose Apply bid 1-4 wk \nPediatric Dose <12 years: Not established\n>12 years: Apply as in adults \nContraindications Documented hypersensitivity \nInteractions None reported \nPregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.  \nPrecautions Discontinue use if sensitivity or irritation occurs; for external use only; avoid contact with eyes \nDrug Name\n Clotrimazole (Mycelex, Lotrimin-AF) -- Broad-spectrum antifungal agent that inhibits yeast growth by altering cell membrane permeability, causing fungal cell death. Reevaluate diagnosis if no clinical improvement after 4 wk. \nAdult Dose Gently massage into affected area and surrounding skin areas bid for 2-6 wk \nPediatric Dose Children: Not established\nAdolescents: Apply as in adults \nContraindications Documented hypersensitivity \nInteractions None reported \nPregnancy B - Usually safe but benefits must outweigh the risks.  \nPrecautions For external use only; avoid contact with eyes; if irritation or sensitivity develops, discontinue use
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Good grief! Your 'friend' has terminal athlete's foot or a serious infection of some sort. Time to get him/thee to a dermatologist and get the problem solved. Puss! I would think that would be the 1st clue that something is more than amiss. Fungal infections can lead to dual infections in about 20 minutes (literally). Bacteria can invade fungal-damaged tissue and reek havock. I suspect the smell alone would be enough for most sufferers to take action.
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There are many different fungal infections that involve the skin, and the one that causes Athlete's foot is a bit different from the ones that usually affect the underarms and scalp.   So far as an herbal remedy, there isn't one that really works- at least not as fast or as well as the commercially prepared medications.  There are a few other choices aside from Lotrimin you can also use.   arclotrimazole (eg Canesten), miconazole (eg Daktarin) and terbinafine (eg Lamisil will all work on fungal infections.  There are also generic versions of these, just ask the pharmacist.\n  As you describe a rather extensive area of infection, I would suggest you might want to visit the doctor for a body cream/shampoo which can be applied all over, all at once.  Since your scalp is involved, the creams might prove a trick to use.  Also, you need to treat other places/things that have also been exposed to the fungal infection and can reinfect you.  All of your shoes, for instance, need to be well powdered.  Your socks and underclothing need a wash in the hottest water you can wash them in, and dried in a nice hot dryer.  Your bath mats, towels, washclothes, hats, etc, all need washing in hot water.  Things that can't take hot water wash can be dampened and microwaved.  It's no point treating you if you don't eliminate all the possible sources to reinfect yourself.  If you use a public locker room, consider investing in a cheap pair of shower shoes, and never let your bare feet or any other bare part of you, touch common places - like the floor or the seats.  Dry yourself very well and apply a body powder to absorb any moisture, so you don't provide a friendly spot for any stray fungus spores to grow in.\n  Your bathroom needs a good deep cleaning, with a disinfectant as well.  All the bath rugs, the mat in the tub/shower, and the shower curtain will all need the hot wash.  You need to do this because the bath is a nice spot for them to hang out in, and if you've had it for very long- rest assured there are some in there.\n  If the over the counter treatments don't work, or if they cause you to rash- you will have to visit the doctor. There are some fungal infections out there that just don't respond to the mediations sold without prescriptions.  The doctor will take a scraping of skin and identify exactly which one you have, and provide the medication for it.  Good luck, what ever you choose.  And remember, get all the sources besides just treating yourself- or it will come back again.