Comments on: Have you been able to get rid of toe nail fungus without prescription medication?

By: Leigh N

Leigh N — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:40:39 +0000

I have heard that vicks vapor rub is great.

By: theconch

theconch — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:54:42 +0000

This might sound strange—but it does work!! After doing some research for my own nail infection I have found the following to be very effective….. Rub Vicks ointment or Mentholatum on the infected nail. Wrap the nail with either a very secure band-aid or a piece of duct tape. Leave the nail covered over night. (forgot to mention-do this right before you go to bed) After about 1-2 weeks, the fungus area should start to turn a dark brown to black—this is a good thing.. You then need to let the dark area grow out on its own. As your nail grows-cut off the black area when able. My Father has problems with nail fungus, and insurance will not cover the outrageous cost of the prescription drug available for this. He tried it and it worked. I’ve done it -doubting that it would work-but it did! And you can’t beat the minimal expense of the supplies needed.

By: Jennifer_mia

Jennifer_mia — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:23:56 +0000

I have had an ongoing fungus for years. I recently delivered my daughter (naturally) & and according to my dr. bruised both big toes under the stress of pain. As a result of the nails falling off, I re-developed the fungus problem I had mostly fixed. I had been scanning Yahoo answers with the same question as you. I saw someone said Gentian Violet topical solution had worked for them. My daughter had thrush and used this med. to clear it up. Thrush is a type of yeast infection and toe fungus is a type of yeast too. I tried the med. on the big toes by just applying it to the nail. The fungus seems to be subsiding again. The stuff is purple and will stain everything! So be careful. You can remove it from skin with rubbing alcohol and immediately from clothes with that or hairspray (most clothes stains). You can get the Gentian Violet at any drug store. I never had luck with creams, tree tea oil or Lamisil. Also try to remove as much of the nail as possible to allow for new healthy nail re-growth that has always helped in the past & this time too. Making any fungus is bothersome and tedious but if you want the problem to go away stick with it. I understand the feeling of embarrassment but it is a common problem. I’m trying to hurry and fix it before my daughter can talk and ask me what is wrong with my toe. That’s embarrassing! Summer is coming soon. Good luck.

By: Wayne M

Wayne M — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:21:19 +0000

just like you I have tried all of the over-the-counter medication applications but none of them worked. I went to the doctor and took the liver test. After going through all of the testing, he prescribed me some sporonex (spelling could be wrong). It worked wonderfully. The good thing about it, I didn’t get any side effects. My health didn’t depreciate any and the majority of the fungus in my toes were gone.

By: Red Ant

Red Ant — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:10:25 +0000

I finally went to my doctor (podiatrist) 3 weeks ago and he gave me some stuff called NailEsse made by BioEqual and distributed by EuroEssence. It’s a topical solution, not a prescription, and he has it at his office for $50, plus the office visit cost. BUT it’s working! It’s a homeopathic remedy with plant oils in it. You put it on the affected area twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). And I’m telling you, it’s not getting rid of what is already there, but the new nail that’s growing out doesn’t have fungus! My fingernail that had it is completely normal again! I can’t wait for my appointment on March 2nd to show Dr. M. the good results. You can get more information at. Good luck!

By: gellybean42

gellybean42 — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:46:53 +0000

Tea Tree Oil or Clove Oil.. Apply twice a day to clean dry toe nails try to get as much as you can under toe nail on the nail bed…

Good Luck!

By: TJTB

TJTB — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:25:22 +0000

Here’s a great source.

By: Misty Eyes

Misty Eyes — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:27:43 +0000

I’ve heard soaking them in hydrogen peroxide and then putting vasoline on them every day helps. What this does is:
-Hydrogen peroxide kills the fungus.
-Vasoline shields the nail from any other infections allowing the bad nail to grow out with healthy new nails.

As with any toenail treatment (over-the counter, homeade, or precription) it will take a few months before you really see any affects and could take up to a year before you’re completely healed.