Revolutionary laser therapy for nail fungus has an 80% success rate and is a painless procedure done in the office with three 10-minute treatments every four weeks. Surgery is also an option to permanently remove the nail and its root. Home remedies, such as Vicks VapoRub, may be effective in treating mild to moderate toenail fungus. Medications, such as itraconazole and terbinafine, have been approved by the FDA and have a success rate of 55-70%.
However, these medications can damage the liver and interact with other drugs. Baking soda is another home remedy that can reduce moisture and treat toenail fungus. Knowing the cause of foot fungus can help identify the best treatment for toenail fungus. Laser treatment may temporarily improve the nail, but it has a lower cure rate than oral medication.
To permanently get rid of toenail fungus, Dr. Frankel's laser therapy treatment is the most effective option with an 80% success rate. Home remedies, such as Vicks VapoRub, may be effective in treating mild to moderate toenail fungus. Baking soda is another home remedy that can reduce moisture and treat toenail fungus.
Knowing the cause of foot fungus can help identify the best treatment for toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is a common but difficult condition to treat. It can cause discoloration of the nails, turning them white, yellow, brown or even black. It is more likely to grow on the toenails when feet sweat or stay moist or damp.
Dr. Frankel's laser therapy treatment is an effective option with an 80% success rate and is done in the office with three 10-minute procedures every four weeks. Home remedies are often used instead of medications or surgery due to their convenience and cost-effectiveness. Vicks VapoRub is a topical ointment that contains camphor and eucalyptus oil which can help treat toenail fungus when applied at least once a day.
Snake root extract is an all-natural homeopathic antifungal treatment that is also used to treat toenail fungus. Ozonized oil has been found to be an effective home remedy for certain strains of toenail fungus in studies. Baking soda can remove moisture while reducing toenail fungus. Medications such as itraconazole (Sporanox) and terbinafine (Lamisil) have been approved by the FDA and have a success rate of 55-70%.
However, these medications can damage the liver and interact with other drugs so it's important to consult with your doctor before taking them. Penlac (ciclopirox), Kerydin (tavaborol) and Jublia (efinaconazole) are among the top medications prescribed to treat toenail fungus. It's important to note that many home treatments quickly improve the appearance of the nail but don't get rid of the fungus until a new healthy nail has replaced the old damaged one. Laser treatment for toenail fungus may temporarily improve the nail but it has a lower cure rate than oral medication.
Misdiagnosing toenail fungus can cost you time and money when trying over-the-counter products that don't work so it's important to get a laboratory test with a scraping of the toenail before starting any treatments.
