is there a real cure for nail fungus?
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There are two primary methods of treating nail fungus. Topical treatments (liquids, creams) are commonly used for to treat less severe cases. These treatments are usually acid-based liquids or anti-fungal creams. Oral treatments are powerful anti-fungal medications, such as Lamisil or Sporanox. Prescription oral medications are usually used in more severe or difficult cases.
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depends on the infection;\nfor example- if you have a fungal infection that causes the nail to turn yellow or green and seperate from the nail bed, then there is an over-the-counter product called "Vite 20" you can buy it in some nail salons. use it twice daily as directed on the bottle for 4 to 6 weeks and you will be fine. otherwise, a prescription anti fungla med is good but they can be hard on your liver so talk with your doctor first.
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My wife uses a product called "Nailtek" and its worked wonders. It protects and strengthens the nail. She has extremely brittle nails but this stuff really did the trick.
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cut your nails straight across when condition improves. Until then, make tiny v at top of nail. Sounds silly, but does work.
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fungus.  There are over the counter fungal medications for nails or see your doc.
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HMM..  I would make sure that the DR diagnosis of Tinea was accurate.\n\nOne of the best ways to cure any fungal infection is to think where does a mushroom ever grow.   Desert (dry and sunshine)\n\nSometimes a short burst from tanning beds can cure since the UV will kill the fungus.  It will require a couple weeks, along with other dermatits medications.  Take your time and remember that it takes a bit of time and keep treating for 5-7 days after you don't see any more infected areas.
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I've never heard of using vicks although it would probably make your toes feel good!  Try getting a bottle of Tea Tree Oil from Wal-mart or any drugstore.  It is very inexpensive and will last you a long time.  Using a clean q-tip apply the tea tree oil to affected areas 2-3 times a day.  A little goes a long way.  Let it air dry before putting on socks or shoes.  You will need to do this for at least 30 days or longer.  Anytime you treat a fungal infection it can take 1-3 months to cure.  Just be patient.
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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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Athlete's foot or tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, usually between the toes, caused by parasitic fungi\n\nThe infection is often treated with topical antifungal agents such as miconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine and a keratolytic such as salicylic acid. Topical agents only clear the infection about 30% of the time and provide mycologic cures (absence of organisms) less than 15% of the time. The time line for cure may be long, often 45 days or longer. However, because the itching associated with the infection subsides quickly, patients may not complete the courses of therapy prescribed. Washing socks, underwear and bed clothes at 60C or 140F will also help prevent any reinfection.\n\nSome topical applications such as Castellani's Paint, often used for intertrigo, work well but in small selected areas. Carbol Fuscin Red dye used in this treatment like many other vital stains is both fungicidal and bacteriocidal; however, because of the staining are cosmetically undesirable. For many years gentian violet was also used for interdigital and other bacterial and fungal infections.\n\nOral treatment with griseofulvin was begun early in the 1950s. Because of the tendency to cause liver problems and to provoke aplastic anemia the drugs were used cautiously and sparingly. Over time it was found that those problems were due to the size of the crystal in the manufacturing process and microsize and now ultramicrosize crystals are available with few of the original side effects. Oral treatment provides long lasting mycologic cure.\n\nIf the fungal invader is not a dermatophyte but a yeast, other medications such as fluconazole may be used. Typically diflucan is used for candidal vaginal infections moniliasis but has been shown to be of benefit for those with cutaneous yeast infections as well. The most common of these infections occur in the web spaces (intertriginous) and at the base of the fingernail or toenail. The hall mark of these infections is a cherry red color surrounding the lesion and a yellow thick pus.
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Yes-I suffer from nail discoloration due to hypo-thyroidism myself and I found that zinc and calcium supplements have almost made them disappear : )
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It depends on what you are referring to.  There are some conditions that will change the color, shape or consistency of your fingernails (psoriasis and emphysemia to name a couple) and then there are the things that are more like a fungus.  If you are having other health problems that are causing changes in your fingernails, seek immediate medical attention for the problem.  If you have something like a fungus, there are some over-the-counter remedies as well as prescription medications that may help.  You will need to use these remedies for a long period of time, however, because the root of these types of problems usually start in the nail bed and it will take a good 6 months to grow out the nail so it won't look all discolored and gross anymore.  If you get your nails done or paint them on a regual basis, stop doing that until the fungus clears up.
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Gelitan capsules you can buy at any drug store or department store. there are also vitamins designed specificly for nails and nailene makes this stuff called CRYSTAL HARD that has been working really well for me. good luck.
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Dear friend,\nI am not a doctor but have successfully curbed the candida infections with alternative Kefer probotic culture yogurt made fresh a home in Soya milk no gm's increasing the growth of friendly bacteria which eats the unfriendly sister bacterial that grown the candida yeast growth, also drink plenty of filtered water daily and recommend aqua - chi foot detox foot spa to speed up healing potential
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Treatments\nAn over the counter antifungal cream or ointment is the usual treatment for ringworm, except for tinea capitis, which is much more difficult to treat and often requires several months of an oral medication (like Griseofulvin).\nPrescription topical creams, suspensions and lotions are also available, like Loprox, Spectazole and Oxistat are also available. \nhttp://pediatrics.about.com/cs/commoninfections/a/ringworm.htm\n\nTreatment may include:\n\nTopical Treatment\nThis type of treatment is used for ringworm of the skin or body. It includes antifungal creams and powders. It usually takes at least two weeks for the ringworm to clear. After ringworm clears, treatment is usually continued for at least two more weeks.\n\nFor ringworm involving the body, hands, or feet, non-prescription treatment is highly effective. The following are some of the available treatments that can cure ringworm:\n\ntolnaftate \nundecylenic acid \nmiconazole \nterbinafine \nTerbinafine is significantly more effective than the other medications and usually needs only to be used for one week instead of the four weeks indicated above. Terbinafine, however, is considerably more expensive than the alternatives. \nOral Treatment\nThis type of treatment is used for ringworm of the nails and scalp. Early treatment for scalp ringworm is especially important to prevent permanent hair loss. Prescription pills are given for: \n\nScalp ringworm – for 4-8 weeks, and occasionally longer \nNail ringworm – for 4-9 months, and occasionally longer \n\nIf you developed ringworm from your pet, your pet should be treated as well. Check with your veterinarian for treatment procedures.\n\n http://ringworm.upmc.com/Treatment.htm\nhttp://www.drgreene.com/21_1172.html
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Yellow toenails is an indicator that your body is out of ph balance.\n\nGet the nutrition basics down and your bodies signal will not have been in vain.\n\nDrinking 6-8 glasses of distilled water with a pinch of unrefined sea salt will help your toes and may cure what may have been coming down the line.\nhttp://www.curezone.com/foods/watercure.asp\n\nWell fitting shoes could help.\n\nSoaking your feet in Epsom Salts could help.\n\nSoaking your feet in apple cider vinegar(the cheap stuff from the grocery store) will help\n\nSoaking your feet in dilluted lemon juice will help\n\nDrinking Lemon Water will help\n\nA drop of Wild Oregano Oil on each nail could zap fungus.\n\nColloidal Silver externally could help.\n\nSunlight could help...let the sun shine in. Vitamin D from sunlight and not from mucous milk could help significantly. \n\nEating more raw fruits and vegetables will help\n\nI would drink a daily drink of half unsweetened apple juice/grape juice with a tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, a dash of turmeric, cinnamon, turmeric, and one drop of wild oregano oil. When the yellowing fades, I would continue the drink but quit using the oregano oil.\n\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=179&t=32541\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=740&t=32560\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=172&t=32588\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=605&t=30517\n\nIt is good that you are picking up on your bodies cues to hydrate itself and give your body good circulation. Do what works for you and stick with it to achieve
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It is most likely fungus. Some of those fungal infections are very hard to get rid of. The fungus just lives there, on your feet, in your nails.
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Vicks Vaporub.  It really works.  Soak your feet.  Clean the nail back as far as you can then slather in the Vicks Vaporub under and around the nail.  Wear clean white socks to bed.  If you can do the procedure more than once a day it will be better.\n\nIt may take 4 - 6 weeks so don't give up too soon.\n\nRead recently this works on athletes foot too.