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by Susans on March 8th, 2008

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Is there a home remedy for toenail fungus?

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  • by Anonymous on March 8th, 2008

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    Get Tough Actin' Tinactin! Spray your feet with it every 3-4 hours. Spray your shoes with it after removal and prior to putting them on.

    I have know people with this disease. See a doctor, he has special drugs that can treat your ailment. In the mean time between now and Monday, here's a list of things you can do:*
    Clean your feet throughly.
    Soak your feet in a solution of water and Epsom Salt.
    Cover your toe in Neosporin, then bandage.
    Keep your feet dry, wear sandles or any type of open toe shoe. If you must wear closed toe shoes (For Work), then wear socks with a wicking material like coolmax.
    http://www.lamisil.com/index.jsp
    *Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. My advice is not to be taken seriously. Please consult a professional. Allowing a condition to condition to persist may lead to serious complecations or consequences.


    Treatment

    Nail fungus can be difficult to treat, and repeated infections are common. Over-the-counter antifungal nail creams and ointments are available, but they aren't very effective.

    Oral medications
    To treat nail fungus, your doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication, such as:

    * Itraconazole (Sporanox)
    * Fluconazole (Diflucan)
    * Terbinafine (Lamisil)

    These medications help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected portion of your nail. You typically take these medications for six to 12 weeks but won't see the end result of treatment until the nail grows back completely. It may take four months or longer to eliminate an infection. Recurrent infections are possible, especially if you continue to expose your nails to warm, moist conditions.

    Antifungal drugs may also cause side effects ranging from skin rashes to liver damage. Doctors may not recommend them for people with liver disease or congestive heart failure or for those taking certain medications.

    Other treatment options
    Your doctor may also suggest these nail fungus treatments:

    * Antifungal lacquer. 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 nail fungal infections, but researchers found that it cured the infections in less than 10 percent of people using it.
    * Topical medications. Your doctor may also opt for other topical antifungal medications. In some cases, you may be advised to use these creams with an over-the-counter lotion containing urea to help speed up absorption. Topical medications usually don't provide a cure, but may be used in conjunction with oral medications.

    If your nail infection is severe or extremely painful, your doctor may suggest removing your nail. A new nail will usually grow in its place, though it will come in slowly and may take as long as a year to grow back completely.
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=8

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