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• May 3, 2013 1:18 p.m.

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  - Yasmeen

• April 17, 2013 5:27 p.m.

  I had a nail fungus on one of my finger nails. I soaked my finger in finger at least once a day (sometimes two) for 15 minutes or longer. I then applied a product that I got at the health food store called Onypen. I made the store manager promise it would work and if it didn't she agreed to give me my $40.00 back. I was very diligent about the procedure and I was shocked that it actually worked! It took about four months for the nail to grow out. I think it was the combination soaking in vinegar and applying the product every single night. I'm so happy!!

  - Kathy

• January 18, 2013 4:06 p.m.

  Myra, you should look into laser treatment for your nail fungus.

  - Ricky

• January 3, 2013 11:39 a.m.

  You make a good point Wayne. Topical treatments for toenail fungus are not as reliable. Laser treatment is about 71% effective and has a greater chance of killing toenail fungus permanently.

  - Ryan

• January 3, 2013 11:18 a.m.

  I have heard some strange remedies for toenail fungus; anywhere from soaking your feet in vinegar to cutting the nail way back and applying mineral oils. But the most logical treatment I have read about is the laser treatment for toenail fungus. A great resource is http://www.mynycpodiatrist.com/services/toenail-fungus-surgery that talks about the laser treatment. Hope this is helpful...

  - Ryan

• January 2, 2013 1:27 p.m.

  Tea Tree Essential Oil works like a charm and is easy to apply, non-greasy and has a clean/astringent smell. It is a Paul Mitchell product that can be obtained from a beauty salon. My hairdresser picked up nail fungus when she had a pedicure,used tea tree oil and within a short amount of time, it was completely gone.

  - Cheryl

• December 26, 2012 12:19 p.m.

  My podiatrist recommended a wonder drug called Vicks Vapo-Rub! the down side is that it is effective only abut 20% of the time and as with other topicals, it needs to be applied daily for a year.

  - Wayne

• December 25, 2012 9:12 p.m.

  I chose the store brand of Vick's VapoRub from all the treatments offered by my podiatrist with her blessings. It worked. I used it daily for over 6 or 7 months, then less so till the year is up, next month.

  - Sandra

• December 25, 2012 7:12 p.m.

  I had read about this tip here. I,too, started using Vicks VapoRub on my 2 affected toes about a week ago. I have been putting off going back to the Dr because the RX is so expensive and doesn't have a very good track record. I decided to buy a jar of the Vicks VapoRub and see if it might help me. I am simply amazed at the improvement!! I put it on the top of the toes, rubbing it in well and also around the edge of the nail and work it under the nail as much as possible at the end. I then put on an old white cotton sock and wear it to bed. I have been doing this faithfully every single night and plan to continue on a nightly basis. I do believe I will be able to wear my sandals next summer if the improvement continues at the current rate!! Thank you to the person who first mentioned this treatment here!

  - C M

• December 25, 2012 2:20 p.m.

  I use Vicks on my big toe nails daily. Within a year, I hove no fungus!

  - Fred

• December 25, 2012 11:41 a.m.

  I've just been diagosed with diabetes, and started seeing a podiatrist for toe nail care which has become difficult due to major leg damage from an auto accident. The doctor didn't seem too concerned with my nail fungus, which I've had for many years, but his assistant gave me an Old Wives cure when I mentioned it to her. I now rub my toes with a 30% apple cider vinegar, 70% rubbing alcohol mixture every day. I do this in the morning, then cover with socks. The fungus was gone withing about 6 weeks, and continual application has kept it away. Plus, the vinegar had a more pleasant odor than foot sweat.

  - Tom

• December 22, 2012 10:52 p.m.

  I use Tea Tree essential oil to treat toe fungus. I put a drop on affect toe at night. It doesn't cure over night, but it will work over time

  - Karen

• December 12, 2012 8:58 a.m.

  My problem is that I have recurrent FINGERNAIL fungus. I get secondary bacterial infections, and many times end up losing a fingernail or having to have one removed. Talk about embarrassing! I have been on Lamasil tablets, and I am hoping that with better blood sugar control, this problem will stop happening. I recently started on Victoza, in addition to my 1000 mg. of Metformin daily.

  - Myra

• December 11, 2012 6:58 p.m.

  I also have used Vicks Vapor-Rub now for around a year. I rub it on my big toe nails every morning before I put on my socks. Both nails are clear with no fungus showing at all. Prior to using Vicks I has lost the complete nail on my right toe. Now I have two great nails with no fungus.

  - Fred

• December 11, 2012 5:05 p.m.

  I brought toenail fungus home from Okinawa in 1954 and have unhappily given it a home ever since. Tried every cure and usually was able to make it disappear....for two or three days. Then my neighborhood podiatrist suggested PND. Since I no longer need the nails to hang from trees, he removed them, yes all ten, in a relatively painless procedure that only took ten minutes for two. After recovery, all I need do is recover. Bye-Bye nail fungus......................Neil

  - No name given

• December 11, 2012 1:52 p.m.

  A friend told me her dad did this. Then my aunt's podiatrist recommended this for her. Then my husband's podiatrist recommended this for him. And it worked for all - in one month they were clear. Put Vapor-Rub on and around the toenail at night and cover it with a sock. Repeat nightly for one month.

  - May

• December 11, 2012 11:38 a.m.

  Here in Charlottesville VA we have a podiatrist who has supposedly discovered a very good cure for fungus. It's not yet covered by Medicare but he hopes it will be soon. Have you heard anything about Dr. Christopher Stewart's methods?

  - Carolyn

• December 7, 2012 12:35 p.m.

  The Treatment section of our Nail fungus article discusses lasers briefly, along with surgery and other topical applications: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

  - Nancy and Peggy

• December 6, 2012 11:58 a.m.

  I have heard some strange remedies for toenail fungus; anywhere from soaking your feet in vinegar to cutting the nail way back and applying mineral oils. But the most logical treatment I have read about is the laser treatment for toenail fungus.

  - Ryan