Comments on: Toenail Fungus

By: Donpickin

Donpickin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:52:00 +0000

Cut nails,clean out ,put fungi nail under and on top of nail,drug store item,repeat untill clear.THANK GOD FOR FUNGI NAIL”"”"”

By: Paula Nowak

Paula Nowak — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:49:38 +0000

My dad who was a doctor had fungus in his toenails. He made a solution of regular bleach and water; half bleach and half water. He then took a small paint brush and dipped it into the solution and would brush it on his nails and tried to get as much of it underneath the nails as possible. In about 2 weeks the fungus was gone. Shortly after that , I was talking to the pharmacist at walgreens and mentioned to him about what my dad did to cure his nail fungus. The pharmacist said, “Yes, that’ll do it; bleach will kill anything” !

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:07:53 +0000

IODINE definitely works! This I am sure of. Take a basin, fill it with warm water, wash your feet with antibacterial soap, and soak in the warm water… Add IODINE! I had a nail come off and I went to my podiatrist and MD and they both gave me instructions on the “iodine soak” treatment. Except, my podiatrist said to treat myself to a pedicure once [or more] a month. THANKS DOC! I love pedicures!!!

By: Char

Char — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:43:23 +0000

After almost a year of using every over the counter medication, vinegar soaks, manuka oil, etc, I found the solution. A Clorox bleach pen. I trimmed my nails, and applied a thin layer of the gel from the pen. I let it dry and kept it on for 30 minutes each night. I washed my feet in warm soapy water, rinsed and dried them. After 45 days, my nails are growing in healthy and fungus free. The bleach pen really works. I will continue to use the pen twice a week to make sure the fungus never returns.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:28:42 +0000

Saw the Garlic and Olive Oil idea on Dr. Oz recently. My nail just fell off for the upteenth time, so I figure I’d try it now that the nail is almost gone…wish me luck!

By: Donkey

Donkey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:07:20 +0000

Keep your nail clean with soap and file it once a weak keep it clipped and straight don’t try to curve the nail,try to keep your feet out of socks and shoes and wear sandals. Apply any of the remedies daily and your nail will soon grow healthier. If nail is thick file it down slightly not too much otherwise it will hurt. Keep your feet clean and breathable it’s a slow proccess and it takes time but it will soon get better. If no remedies work which is unlikely consult a chiropodist or doctor or if you have any worries. Chiropodists will recommend solutions and may give you remedies.

By: GayGay

GayGay — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:43:31 +0000

I tried iodine and its is working beautifully. I apply with a Q-tip. I also apply the iodine between my toes. I lift my cuticles and top of nail and apply a generous amount. I even rub the iodine on the heel of my feet just incase the fungus tries to run. My toes are pink again, the lines are growing out, and my toenails are almost normal and flat again (they are not hard lumpy or lifting). Since the fungus cannot live in oil I apply castor oil or olive oil all over my feet at night. I apply the iodine twice a day (morning and night). I apply oil only at night. Hope this helps somebody.

By: sue mcdonald

sue mcdonald — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:39:43 +0000

soak in diluted bleach. I am hypothyroid and I have exzema. I also got fungal infections of fingernails & toenails. I use bleach soaks (straight, not dilute) for this, and it seems to help but doesn’t cure it. 10% Bleach soaks is an effective therapy for exzema as it soothes the skin and actually makes it feel softer. If you do not have exzema then bleach can be irritating and feel corrosdive to the skin. I also use iodine at night topically applied to cuticles & skin around toe & fingernails and this does seem to help.
Perhaps the best option is to get out and away from the source of the mold/fungus. that for me means finding a new home

By: Mk

Mk — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:04:02 +0000

Heard that Aloe Vera has anti-fungal properties as well. I’m currently on a regiment of that and Tea Tree oil. Also heard soaking the infected area in salt water can help too.

By: mili

mili — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:36:56 +0000

Apply iodine all over the nail and try to get as much underneath the tip of the nail as possible. I used a cotton bud for this twice a day and it completely cured the fungus. You need to make a habit of doing it or the problem will not go away.

Also, avoid wearing nail polish for long periods of time, I believe this exacerbates the problem by effectively suffocating the nail. If you must wear nail polish you should remove it every few days and give your nail 24 hours of fresh air. Warm sunshine on your nails is beneficial too – try for at least 10 minutes at a time. Best wishes.