i found some kind of fungus on one of my pinky toes how do i cure it please help?
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An anifungal cream is good. Tinactin and Lamasil are the ones that I have use with the best results. Fungi usually come where there is too much moisture. Make sure that after you come out of the shower to dry your feet completely. And whenever possible air out your feet by removing your shoes.
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Sorry but it doesn't ... Toenail fungus is hard to get rid of because it always comes back. You can use topical solutions to apply to your nail which helps for a short time. Or take a RX (like lamisil) but the fungus will still likely come back over time. The only way to get rid of a true toenail fungus is to go to a doctor and have the nail removed. I know it sounds icky but I have been working at a foot doctor for 5 years now it really is the only thing that works.
509263
I found and copy/pasted some good stuff for you:\n\n- Practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.\n\n- Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly.\n\n- Change your socks and shoes at least once a day.\n\n- Dust your feet frequently with a nonmedicated baby powder or foot powder. Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.\n\n- Check for fungal infections between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you spot redness or dry, patchy skin, get treatment right away.\n\n- Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.\n\n- Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe.\n\n- Don't wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. If you frequently wear athletic shoes, alternate pairs so that the shoes can dry out. Give your shoes at least 24 hours to air out between wearings; if the odor doesn't go away, discard the shoes.\n\n- Always wear socks with closed shoes.\n\n(Those are all preventative measures.  If you still run into persistent problems, there are more aggressive treatments you can look into, like electrolysis.  For severe, persistent cases a nerve in the foot can even be cut.  For less severe cases, there are home remedies... like soaking your feet in strong, black tea for 30 minutes a day.)
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I'd say tape it to the toes next to it and wrap it up in guaze tape with icy hot and triple antibiotic ointment on it. It's simple, but it always works. Better than spending a bunch on a doctor that'll tell you the same thing.;)
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You have to go to the demartologist. Some fungus are so strong that may require daily application of anti-fungal creams to keep them away. And...\n\n* Avoid wearing shoes indoors and consider wearing open footwear when appropriate.\n* Change shoes daily – alternate between at least 3 pairs of shoes, allowing time for shoes to dry out.\n* Change socks midday if socks become damp.\nAvoid high top boots unless needed for work or other activities.\n• Consider applying powder to feet daily before putting on socks because excess moisture promotes the growth of bacteria and fungi.
1042049
You could possibly have a nail fungus.  Get to a doctor and have it treated as soon as possible.  It is highly contagious and can cause deformities of the nail if left untreated.  I worked with someone who had this.
920552
ITS FOOT FUNGUS, NASTINESS NO I DON'T GET IT CAUSE I KEEP MY FEET CLEAN!!
186877
sounds like a common skin fungus.\ntry Tinactin Pump Spray. It's over the counter and cost about 5 bucks or less.  Read all the Label.  It should clear up in a day or two if not see a doc.
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The cause is hidden fungus!\n\nTell her the following:-\n1) Avoid moisture\n2) Do not wear shoes when she doesn't have to\n3) Antifungals like Zinc Oxide are excellent (Gold Bond Powder)\n4) Socks - use only one time; never never never twice\n5) Throw in the powder in the shoes to initialize\n6) Maintain feet clean all the time\n7) Massage the feet with Eulcalyptus oil\n\nThe problem will be gone in less than 24 hours ...
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Try tinactin a few times a day\n\nafter showering, dry your feet thoroughly\n\nand as hard as it is (and I know it is) DO NOT scratch\n\nthis is the best way to do it and Ive tried many ways\n\nalso avoid going barefoot in places that might be common to it such as lockerrooms, dorm bathrooms, etc. It is contagious and thats how I got it- happily fungus free now :)
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I have suffered from them since I can remember.  The only way to get rid of them is go to a podiatrist and get a surgical procedure done.  It's going to hurt for a couple of days but, then, you won't have to worry about them.
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I did the same and didn't want to go to the doctor and ended up going anyway.... This is what he told me to do..\n\n\n1. Soak it in warm water for about 5 to 10 minutes. (adding something to the water is not necessary)!\n\n2. Dry it really well.\n\n3. Take some Hydrogen Peroxide put some on a Q-tip and apply it to the affected area.\n\n4. Rinse off the peroxide. Dry really well (blow dryer suggested) but not necessary.\n\n5. Next you will need to have some (Betadine) (Povidone Iodine Topical Solution). Take another q-tip dip it in and apply to the toe making sure you cover the whole affected area. \n\n6. Dry with a blow dryer to make sure it is really dry! The only time it should be covered with a band-aid or gauze is if you have your shoes on.. The more air it gets the better..\n\n7. This will have to be done three times a day.\n\nIf you do this it will get better and you shouldn't have to go to the Doc.  This is what i did and it worked!...It will take a while since you waited so long, but it will get better.\nThe nail will have to grow out before you can do anything about it.  When you trim your nails let them stick out a little not too much....This will help.  I know from experience this is no fun so....Good Luck!! :-)\n\nHope this helps you!\n\nIf you do all of this it should go away!\n\nHope this works for you! Hope you feel better!\n\n\nForgot to mention that it was really bad and infected and the doctor told me that if it didn't work i would have to have the toenail removed.  This really worked because i didn't have any surgery at all and the doctor was impressed that it ended up getting better with no surgery!  It was really puffy also.  Again good luck!!
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The very best thing to do at this point - my son has the same problem from time to time & here's what his dr said (this way you get dr advice but don't have to go to the dr) Soak your foot in epsom salts dissolved in hot water a couple of times a day until the redness & soreness goes away. Don't bandage it - if possible wear open toed shoes until it heals. It won't get seriously infected if you keep doing the soaks. In the future, keep your toe nail trimmed straight across to prevent it from becoming ingrown again. The peroxide isn't as good an idea but it can't hurt to put some of the triple antibiotic ointment on each night. Good luck & I hope you feel better soon!!!
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The listerine idea sounds interesting.\nVicks vaporub is also suggested as a natural remedy. (all the prescription drugs have not worked for my toenail infection of the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes). treat the nails twice a day, every day. For about a year. That long because new nail has to grow out and the old nail be eventually all cut away. Otherwise the old nail will reinfect the new nail.
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Athelete's foot is tinea of foot : Acute stage : Treat with potassium permanganate soaks and gentian violet paints.  When the acute inflammations subsided use Anti fungal agents.   Shoes and socks must be sterlised with formalin vapours and  fromaldehyde,  in a closed box for 48 hours.  The shoes must be exposed to the mild sun and fresh air  for at least 2 days before being worn.  Socks sterlised by boiling for 20 minutes. Fungicidal dusting powders  help to keep feet  dry  and discourage the growth of the fungus.   In resistant cases x-ray theraphy.  Griseofulvin is usseful in chronic extensive and resistant cases. \n  Prevention:  Wear open type shoes. dry the feet properly, after bathing and use fungicidal dusting powder to the feet.
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Nail fungus is hard to get rid of.  I'd stick with the topical medication that you have been using and talk to a doctor about taking an oral med to help the situation.\n\nGood luck.
46190
Yes, you need to see a doctor. The nail is dead and you may infect your toe if you are not careful. Do not dig at it you might cause further damage