Toe nail fungus

[Beebo]

Does anyone have any experience of successfully treatment?

I have been treating both my big toes with an over the counter product since 16th August. I apply it daily without fail.

The package says it can take 3 months of daily application, so I am 7 weeks in. But have seen no visible improvement. The internet seems to think it’s very hot and miss.

Is prescription medication any better?

 

[vickster]

My mother was recommended this by her podiatrist, I think it worked!
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[Sterlo]

I think it depends how bad it is. I've left mine for too long and nothing over the counter seems to work. Last time I had medication from the docs, it didn't agree with me and it ended up coming back months later. Last one I tried seemed to make a little bit of difference but nothing major, but as I say, mine is quite bad. Might be worth a try:
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[avsd]

My podiatrist recommended 1-2 drops of Milton Sterilising Fluid on the nail each day until the infected part of the nail grows out. Worked well for me put slow. Don't let it on the carpet - as it will stain

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[newfhouse]

Oral Terbinafine may be effective if your GP will prescribe it, but they’re often reluctant because of occasional liver related side effects. I had it for a skin condition but it magically sorted my toes too within a couple of weeks.

 

[richardfm]

I've been using this stuff on prescription for about three months.
It says it can take 6 months for finger nails and a year for toe nails.
It is working, The affected part of my thumb nail has almost grown out and nothing is coming behind. I like to tell myself it is working on the affected toe nails, but it's hard to see.

 

[tyred]

I've been using a Scholl product. Followed the instructions with basically sandpapering the nail each week and applying the solution daily for a few weeks, and then a once a week application of the fluid for many months and it is definitely working but it is taking a long time. I probably left it too long in the first place.
https://www.caretobeauty.com/ie/dr-scholl-fungal-nail-treatment-3-8ml/

 

[Joffey]

Can‘t you just remove the nail? Might be quicker?

 

[Jameshow]

My podiatrist recommended 1-2 drops of Milton Sterilising Fluid on the nail each day until the infected part of the nail grows out. Worked well for me put slow. Don't let it on the carpet - as it will stain

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I've been washing my feet in bleach at the start of my shower, possibly seeing a beneficial effect.

Have also got athletes foot to boot, not that many on here will have that!🤣🤣🤣

 

[Poacher]

Tea tree oil, used neat, was very effective for me.

 

[I like Skol]

I'm sure I've read about this in the past and it is most efficiently treated with a full body antibiotic (?) It's a bit harsh and might be coupled with monitoring of liver function?

I'm not a doctor and you will probably have to discuss this with your doctor

 

[vickster]

I'm sure I've read about this in the past and it is most efficiently treated with a full body antibiotic (?) It's a bit harsh and might be coupled with monitoring of liver function?

I'm not a doctor and you will probably have to discuss this with your doctor

How does an antibiotic get rid of a fungal infection?

 

[I like Skol]

How does an antibiotic get rid of a fungal infection?

Like I said, I'm not a doctor. Maybe it isn't an antibiotic or maybe it isn't actually fungal? IDK....

 

[CXRAndy]

A relative had a fungal toe nail infection. The doctor prescribed an oral medicine, which took around 4-6 months of treatment to work. The transformation in the look of their toenails was astonishing. Condition never returned, that was over 10 years ago. Can't remember the drug they took orally

 

[JohnCl]

Try Isopropyl Alcohol.