A nail fungus infection is a medical condition. In some people, it can cause discomfort or pain while you’re walking, working or doing activities you enjoy. The infection can also make you feel self-conscious about wearing sandals or doing any activity where people see your feet.
Hear stories from people who had problems with their nails, talked to their doctors and successfully treated their infections with Lamisil Tablets.
Kate D. has diabetes, so she was very concerned about her toenails.
“If you start having trouble with your feet, and you’re a diabetic, you’re in big trouble.”
“My toenails started looking yellowish. They were thick. Then they started turning dark. And when I say, ‘thick,’ I mean I couldn’t hardly trim them myself anymore.
If you start having trouble with your feet, and you’re a diabetic, you’re in big trouble. It was extremely important to me to take care of them, and to get the infection cleared up. I tried lotions, different soaps, brushes, ointments, sprays, powder. If it’s out there, I tried it. And not to any avail for my infection.
When I came into the doctor’s office and he examined my feet, he explained to me what it was, and how it had gotten underneath, and that, in his opinion, it wouldn’t be cured by anything I did. He recommended Lamisil Tablets.
We did a blood test first, to make sure everything was okay. And then he gave me the prescription. He said it would be months before I would really maybe see a result. But in a couple months, I could see like new growth. I’d come back, and he would trim them and he said how good they were doing.
Now that my nails look good, I wear sandals, I go to the pool. And I like the way they look. Before it was really, you know, ‘Do I have to take my socks off? Do I have to take my shoes off?’ I don’t have those feelings anymore. Lamisil gave me my nails back.”
Jonny P. lived with his nail fungus infection for years.
“Seeing the new nails come in was a tremendous relief.”
“I started noticing the fungus growing on my feet probably towards the end of my college years, and then it just progressively got worse and worse each year. My toes had a very gritty feel to them. And they were just very dark — very disgusting, very ugly…
I used a lot of topical creams to treat the fungus. Nothing worked … Having to put on a topical type of treatment on my feet for about a year’s worth of time is to me, a lot more effort than I care for. I think having it in a pill fashion was a lot easier for me. It was something I really didn’t even have to think about … Seeing the new nails come in was a tremendous relief. I wish I had known about this years ago. I would recommend this pill to anybody who has infected nails. In fact, I recommended it to my father.”
Sarah D. took a blood test, got her prescription, and saw healthier nails again.
“I feel great about its clearing up. And I might go put some sandals on.”
“When I first was aware of my condition, my second toe to my big toe, it had kinda gotten a real darkish color. And I didn’t know what was going on. It went on for months, and nothing changed. It was hard to cut it. So I decided to come to a doctor and let them tell know what was going on.
My doctor told me if you had a bad liver that you couldn’t take Lamisil Tablets. So I went on and got my blood work done… The blood test wasn’t a big deal at all… I didn’t have a problem with taking Lamisil Tablets. Empty stomach or on a full stomach. I didn’t have any problems with it.
I feel great about the infection clearing up. And I might go put some sandals on. I was happy that it was getting better.”
Rob L. wishes he’d talked to his doctor sooner.
“I wish I did talk to my doctor sooner. If I knew what was going on, I definitely would have.”
“I remember I was astonished that all of a sudden I noticed looking at my feet, especially my toes, they were becoming black. And I had no idea what was happening. When the doctor explained to me what the problem was, I felt, ‘Wow, finally somebody knows what I have.’
I went to the doctor, and she prescribed the Lamisil Tablets and it worked fantastically. I took it for three months. Towards the end of the third month, I remember that the black was beginning to disappear. And eventually it all disappeared. When I saw the new nails growing, I was thrilled. I wish I did talk to my doctor sooner. If I knew what was going on, I definitely would have.”
Reginald S. tried over-the-counter medicines.
“I put some antifungal cream on it. But that didn’t help at all.”
“My nails were thick and brittle and discolored. And they were sort of flaking off. I slept with my socks on. I never wore sandals. Basically, no one ever saw my feet… I put some antifungal cream on it — whatever you get, you know, at the department stores or grocery stores. But that didn’t help at all. I was definitely relieved when they prescribed Lamisil Tablets.
It was very easy to take Lamisil Tablets. I just took it once a day. I had to go in for a liver function blood test. But, again, no problem … I was excited when I saw the new nail growing in because I just knew that I wouldn’t have to hide my toes from people and myself anymore … I think if the doctor had prescribed a topical cream I wouldn’t have been as confident about the results. If I had a friend who had an infected nail I would just tell them to go to the doctor, not to worry about it.”
I’m hoping someone will have a suggestion or at least share their experience in dealing with toenail fungus. I have two badly infected toes on one foot (a problem of several years) and two more are growing in with fungus. I’m aware that there is a prescription medication I can take for this, but I have the impression that it takes several months to work and can cause liver damage. At any rate, I’m only 3 weeks away from giving birth (yikes!), and wouldn’t want to take it until I have finished breastfeeding, which could be quite a while. Has anyone successfully treated toenail fungus with any treatment, whether it’s medication or alternative therapy? I am so tired of covering up the fungus with polish (not a polish kind of person) and you can imagine how hard it’s been to reach my toes lately! Signed, I hate my toenails
My wife has had toenail fungus for years. All the remedies listed she has tried without success. Right now she’s been trying Tea Tree Oil for the past 8 months. She lost her toenail (which is good.) And now that its growing back and it’s looking much better.
I have known two people who successfully treated toenail fungus by dropping hydrogen peroxide on it every day. it took months to clear up and they both started when the fungus was in it’s early stages. if I were you I’d do that at least to keep it from spreading and I figure you may as well treat the other toenails while you’re at it. It couldn’t hurt. what I have heard about the oral meds are that they may or may not be effective in the long term (the fungus tends to come back). The meds are expensive and bad for your liver and I’m not sure if they get into breast milk. In any case, if you do treat your toes successfully, you will need to replace all your shoes – they will reseed the toenails since they are contaminated. good luck
Welcome to the lovely world of toenail fungus! Actually, you can swim without spreading the fungus. The chlorine in the pool takes care of that. Wearing flip-flops in the showers/changing room also protects other swimmers. That’s not what seems to be the biggest problem for most sufferers, though. It’s the embarrassment about how their feet look.
Have you tried any kayak/canoe/wind-surfing shops to see if they carry some thin, Neoprene, slip-on foot covers? I believe they make them for these sports to help keep feet from slipping on wet surfaces, but they’re also thin enough to not feel encumbering, so you can swim. E.
My husband and I are having great success with treating our dual fungus issues. We went to a great podiatrists, Dr. Anna Sorkin. She assured us if we follow her treatment, we’d see results and she was right. I recommend seeing her. She trimmed the nails and filed them down and prescribed both athletes foot cream (prescription) and an over-the-counter treatment called Fungoid Tincture. We put the tincture on all our toes and use the cream on our feet. She says the two organisms in athlete’s foot and fungus are the same. We disinfect the tub/shower whenever we showers with Lysol bath cleaner with bleach.
Within a month, nearly all my fungus was gone. After three months, I just have a wee bit on the two toes that were the worst. I thought I just had it on two toes, but turns out, it was on all of them. The sooner you treat it, the less time it takes to go away. My husbands will take longer. I am so happy with my results. Have the baby and then go see Dr. Sorkin.
Also, I loved getting pedicures but haven’t put any polish on my nails since beginning treatment and if I get a pedicure, it’s only at places that confirm they disinfect.
Good luck with the baby and the fungus-be-gone! pretty pink toes
Yes – yes – I had the dreaded fungus for many years. I worked with just about every over the counter ad holistic solution available. I kept them trimmed, I kept them clean, I washed my feet every day and every night, and diligently applied every solution known to man. Nothing worked. Very embarrassing having yellow nails, especially for a clean freak like me.
Finally I bit the bullet and gave lamisil a try. My doctor was more concerned about liver damage than I was – I wanted the fungus dead and gone. I took the pills in three courses over several months with a liver test in between each course. I’m free and clear now, and actually thankful to the pharmaceutical companies if you can believe that!
The only caveat is that the meds are expensive. I think $250 per course, with no generic available. For some insurance plans like mine, your copay doesn’t apply, so I had to fork out the full amount. And as the doctors will say, there’s no guarantee that it will work for you. If you decide to go for it, make sure you get the testing in between courses. Good luck! Toes of Death
There’s an herbalist at the Berkeley Farmer’s Market named Joshua Muskat who makes a topical toenail fungus formula. He sells it at the Saturday market and at his clinic in S.F.
I’ve had this problem and have sort of cured it without taking the prescription lamisil tablets (which do have liver risks).
One nail infection progressed to the point where the nail detached. My doctor said that they don’t pull the nail anymore, but rather wait until it falls off on it’s own. Mine didn’t, so I took the opportunity to use daily lamisil spray (it’s over the counter) under the nail. My doctor said she didn’t think this would do anything, but I tried anyway.
Well, after a few months I noticed the nail continued to grow and the new growth looked clear. It’s been a year and a half and the old, infected part is only 1/3 of the total nail. Now that I am pregnant and my nails are growing fast, I think I’ll have a totally clear nail in a couple more months.
The lamisil spray label says that it should not be used on nails, but I think that is just because they want to sell the more expensive (and dangerous) systemic prescription tablets. While they may work faster, I’m comfortable with the slow progress that comes with using the topical lamisil.
One important thing to keep in mind is that your nails can become infected from a skin infection with athletes foot. I neglected one small skin infection on one toe for a couple of weeks and the nail got infected pretty quickly. It’s much easier and effective to treat a skin infection with lamisil cream or spray before a nail gets infected, so be sure you do that! My skin infection wasn’t noticeable and didn’t itch until the nail got infected, so be vigilant.
I seem to have a long-term mild case of toenail fungus. I have tried lots of the over-the-counter stuff, none of which seemed to work. I have, however, had a significant improvement doing this: I soak my feet in straight vinegar. I learned about this from a posting on this listserv, I think, and it has really worked. I buy a big bottle of the cheap white vinegar. I heat it, and then I soak my feet for a good half an hour or so. You can reuse the vinegar until it gets gross. I do it about once a week, but I think it would work even better if I did more often. It seems to have changed the whole chemical environment of my feet. I also had mild athletes foot for years, which is now completely gone. And it makes my feet soft too. And you can do when you are pregnant, and it will feel nice. Have your partner give your feet a good towel rub at the end of the soak.
Regarding toe fungus, try soaking your feet every day for 10-15 minutes in Listerine, the mouth wash. My husband tried it and found it be successful. I hope it works for you! Congratulations on your baby too!
There are alternative treatments, but you have to be pretty good about keeping at it. The best thing I’ve found is apple cider vinegar. I’m serious. I’ve had toenail fungus for years, and had just sort of resigned myself to it. But then I read some crazy testimonial on the web about ACV, and thought, why not try it? Well, in three days–three days!–of applying it topically, the white fungus was gone. That still left the other, yellower fungus, but I’ve kept at it. I try to drink about a tablespoon of ACV in a cup of water every day and that helps. Also, about once a week I buff the top of the nail then apply a cotton pad soaked in AVC for about ten minutes. Slowly this is helping. I’ve also heard about using cinnamon oil, but have not used that as often. My dermatologist recommends Funginail, and I apply that sometimes too. I’ve been at this for over a year, but I have seen results in that time. It just plain takes a lot of time for the nail to grow out. As a side note, since you’re about to have a baby, the first time I heard about the usefulness of AVC was from my Ob/Gyn as a treatment for thrush. I had a terrible time with recurring yeast in my breast milk and also several bouts of plugged ducts. My Ob/Gyn recommended that I swab my nipples with a diluted solution of ACV and water before and after nursing. My baby didn’t mind the taste (in fact, maybe it’s one of the reasons he’s become an adventurous eater). The AVC really helped to keep the thrush under control. Anyway, good luck with it all.
I saw this remedy and tried it myself: Simply soak your infected nails in ordinary mint-flavored mouth wash (e.g Scope) every day. If you only have one that is infected or don’t want to soak them, you can take a cotton swab and put the liquid directly on the nail. It will take awhile, but you’ll notice small results in about a week. This may sound weird but it really works and does not involve any harsh chemicals.
I feel your pain. My big toenail was terrible for quite a while, but I think I cured it. At least, it’s been several years since it looked fungus-y. Here’s what I did:
- Cut off much of the nail as possible while it is crumbly, flaky, cracking, discolored, etc. This was easy for me because the nail fell off on its own. If the condition persisted when it grew back, I cut it off again. The theory is to expose the flesh to the air, so there’s nowhere for the fungus to grow.
- Painted the entire toe, especially the exposed under-nail area, with a liquid over-the-counter anti-fungal. Some brands worked, some didn’t, and I could tell right away because they lessened the itchy tight feeling.
- Gave away EVERY pair of problematic shoes, meaning those that were even slightly tight around the toes. I wore only well-fitting sandals around the house, or I went barefoot. I kept my feet cool and ventilated. This was a stylistic bummer. (Now that I’m ”cured,” I sometimes wear heels to a special event, but I still change into sandals when I get home.)
- Kept my shower floor scrupulously clean.
I wish you luck! I now have nails!
I went to a nail salon last year and the owner noticed a fungus on my big toe nail. They recommended a product which she said works better than prescription drugs. It is liquid, called ”Varisi” which they sold me for $10. The active ingredient is ”citrus extractives.” Applied a couple times a day for a couple of months. it worked very well. I don’t recall the name of the salon, but it was on San Pablo Avenue in Albany, one or two doors down the street from Mangia Mangia Restaurant. (two blocks east of Solano Avenue).
My daughter had this problem under her two toenails, and it made them grow funny. We used the over-the-counter ”antifungal liquid” ( recommended by her dermatologist)that we bought at Longs and applied externally each day. It took a few months, like the doctor said it would. Nothing fancy. No tricky holistic remedies. It definitely worked. Hope this helps
I second the recommendation for Dr. Anna Sorkin — after decades of unsuccessful treatment, she finally got it right! Footloose and Fungus Free
This is not directly about toenail fungus, but I had recurring athletes foot fungus and I cured it. I used the usual over the counter creams. After going through the whole treatment the medicine would get rid of the athlete’s foot for about a week or two and then it would come back. This went on for about a year. I remembered that I had heard that certain vitamins could be helpful. I looked it up and yes B complex vitamins were supposed to be effective. They were. I no longer get athletes foot at all. I used a b-complex with a higher than average dose.
Nail psoriasis usually appears in people that already have psoriasis on their skin. In rare cases nail psoriasis may appear before the skin manifestations. And in the rarest cases psoriasis will only appear on the nails of a person and will never appear anywhere else.
In the case when there are no psoriasis lesions on the skin of a person, and only the nails are damaged with psoriasis, it is sometimes difficult for a doctor to make a correct diagnosis. Nail psoriasis often resembles a fungal damage of the nails. In this case it is helpful if the person knows of her/his family history of psoriasis.
Nail psoriasis that is mistakenly diagnosed as a nail fungus will not receive a correct treatment, which is why it is very important to achieve the correct diagnosis.
Here are the most common signs of nail psoriasis:
- Point hemorrhage of the nails – your nails in this case may resemble a thimble. The surface of the nail plates is covered with tiny grains or pits. This happens due to the loss of some cells on the nail plate.
- Some of your nails may become loose and to partly separate from the place where they are connected to the finger. There will appear hollow white spaces underneath the nails.
Usually these spaces first appear at the tip of the nail and then start progressing towards the root of the nail. These spaces will grow with time causing the nail to rise above the surface of the nail bed.
- The skin underneath the nail may become thick. This also leads to the separation of the nail from the nail bed and to the raising of the nail above the nail bed.
- There may appear a discoloration underneath the nail plate that resembles a blood or oil drop. It is usually of a yellow-red color.
- Sometimes there may appear lines going across the nails. These lines appear due to the inflammation of the skin underneath the nail affected by psoriasis.
- Sometimes psoriasis also appears on the skin of the finger right next to the root of the nail and next to the nail cuticle. The affected skin in this case looks like a usual psoriasis lesion silvery-white scales on top of a red inflamed skin.
- The nail affected by psoriasis usually becomes brittle, thick and starts crumbling. It is especially uncomfortable when the toe nails get affected by psoriasis.
- Sometimes there may appear the so-called splinter hemorrhage – tiny black lines visible through the nail plate. Splinter hemorrhage appears when the capillaries on the tip of your fingers or toes bleed underneath the nail plate.
Due to the unhealthy state of the skin affected by psoriasis under the nail it may become infected with a fungus. Sometimes it happens the other way around – nail psoriasis occurs after a fungal infection of the nail.
With the correct diagnosis it is possible to treat nail psoriasis (with different degrees of success). Besides hormonal medicines and other drugs that your doctor may prescribe to you, there are some natural means that may help your nails to feel better.
Here are some of the natural ways that you can try at home:
- Try to eat more Calcium (milk, yogurts, cheese etc.) and gelatin.
- Before going to sleep soak your hands in a tray filled with sea water (you can collect the sea water at the sea and store it in a large bottle in the refrigerator).
- Before going to sleep soak your nails in warm vegetable oil (olive, sunflower etc.), herbal oil (chamomile etc.) or apply a plain fatty cream onto your nails and underneath of them.
To have a fast and effecive treatment try Zetaclear to fight toenail fungus or anti fungal pills (and its know they effectively work as they kills infection from the inside)
Toenail fungus can be very common especially if you are exposed to unsanitary areas such swimming pools, spas, locker rooms, and many other public places. You never know when you get the fungus, but one thing is for sure: fungus loves to dwell in dark and damp places. It’s possible that you can get toenail fungus anytime from anywhere.
Having toenail fungus can be disfiguring, unsightly, and at times painful. Surely, no person would ever want that his or her toenails becoming a dwelling place for fungus. It can be best avoided if you know how these microorganisms develop. But if you are already having it, the most that you can do is to find the best toenail treatment.
Toenail fungus treatment does not necessarily require surgery or other expensive procedures. This is because toenail fungus can easily develop and can easily be treated just as athlete’s foot can easily be dealt with. Since toenail fungus develops because of fungal infection, the best treatment you can give is to simply kill the fungus.
Toenail fungus treatment requires medicine. The medicine to apply varies as long as they are made to kill the fungus. Most anti-fungal products come in cream, solutions, or liquids. What the person can do is just to find the products that are effective and has the right ingredient to not just kill the fungus but also prevents it from coming back. It must also be a product that can get back the proper form of the affected toenail.
Zetaclear Toenail Fungus Treatment
One product that can be used for toenail fungus treatment is Zetaclear Toenail Fungus Treatment. This has all-natural oils derived from plants that is known to effectively kill toenail fungus. Aside from killing the fungus, it also has ingredients that penetrate safely deep into the skin. It removes the bad sight and facilitates skin regrowth. Likewise, the affected toenail is also replaced with a healthy toenail regrowth.
Zetaclear is actually a combination of tolfanate, emu oil, and tea tree oil. These ingredients are the perfect ingredients for toenail fungus treatment. Tolfanate kills the fungus and prevents it from coming back. Emu oil helps minimize, if not eliminate, inflammation. At the same time it moisturizes the skin, making it healthy. Tea tree oil is popular for skin care and the regeneration of skin. It is also used to grow healthy hair. The combination of these ingredients helps treat toenail fungus, eliminate disfigured nail and skin, and develops new and healthy skin and nail.
Zetaclear can be found at Zetaclear store. This is an online store that is dedicated only to toenail fungus treatment.
Of course, knowing this toenail fungus treatment is not enough. More importantly, you have to know where you can get this effective and powerful toenail fungus treatment.
In conclusion, it is important that you prevent having toenail fungus by avoiding public places where you can possibly get fungus. You must also have preventive measures or proper skin care to prevent fungus from dwelling in your toenail. However, if you happen to catch one, you can treat it personally. All you have to do is apply toenail fungus treatment such as Zetaclear.
Nail fungus infections, also referred to as onychomycosis, are extremely common. Approximately 12% of all Americans suffer from nail fungus. Toenail fungus infections are much more common than fingernail fungus, and are more difficult to treat. This is because fungi thrive in dark, warm and moist environments.
The nail provides the fungus with a strong protective barrier. This barrier makes it difficult for medications to kill the fungus. For this reason, prevention is very important.
The older you are, the more likely you will get nail fungus. Children almost never get nail fungus. Approximately 25% of people age 40 are affected, and about 50% of all people aged 70 and older.
Nail fungus treatment should begin as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the worse the condition will become, and the more difficult to treat.
Causes of nail fungus:
Nail fungus occurs when fungal organisms are able to get under the nail. This usually occurs when there is a break in the nail itself, or a separation between the nail and the nail bed. Common causes of nail fungus include:
- The toenail can become weakened from wearing shoes that are too tight. Also, wearing the same shoes every day increases the chances of getting toenail fungus.
- Trimming the nails too short can result in small cuts allowing the fungus to penetrate. Nail biting can also weaken nails and damage protective layers.
- The fungi that cause toenail fungus are very common in damp public areas. Examples include public showers, locker rooms, and pools. Never walk barefoot in these areas.
- Jobs or hobbies that cause your hands or feet to be wet/damp for long periods of time can contribute to the growth of fungus. Try to keep your hands and feet as dry as possible. Wear protective gloves and change your socks often.
- Fingernail polish also contributes to nail fungus. When you wear nail polish, the nails are not able to breathe. This causes more moisture to be trapped on or under the nail, and helps fungal organisms to thrive. Once you get nail fungus, polish makes it more difficult to get rid of.
Symptoms of nail fungus:
- The nails often become yellowish, and can have white patches. Sometimes the nails can turn black or brown.
- The nails can become brittle and flaky.
- Debris can collect under the nail.
- The nails smell bad.
- Toenail fungus can be very painful. It can cause the shape of the nail to change, and make it difficult to wear shoes.
- Pain from a toenail fungus infection can make it difficult to walk.
- The nail can become separated from the nailbed.
- If not treated, the symptoms often get worse.
While getting nail fungus is very common, a little prevention can go a long way. The following common sense tips will greatly reduce the chances of getting finger nail or toenail fungus.
- Wear shoes and socks that are comfortable and not too tight. They should allow the feet to breathe to prevent excess moisture.
- Keep your feet clean, and wash them regularly. Make sure to thoroughly dry them after washing.
- Nails need to be kept properly trimmed. Do not cut them to short, or leave them too long. Its best to cut them straight across so the nail comes to the end of the toe.
- Wear sandals or other protective shoes in locker rooms or public showers.
- Daily use of a high quality foot powder. Talcum is usually best.
- Avoid tight hosiery. It usually contributes to moisture.
- Regularly disinfect nail clippers and any other pedicure tools.
- If you get manicures or pedicures, use your own tools.
- If you have athlete’s foot or jock it, treat it immediately. Otherwise it may spread to other areas of the body.
As mentioned earlier, nail fungus treatment should be started as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the harder it is to treat. Also, waiting can allow the fungus to spread.
One of the biggest mistakes we see in nail fungus treatment is using a home remedy. Many people spend months or years trying different home remedies, only to find that their condition has worsened. Home remedies such as bleach, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, Vicks VapoRub and Listerine are rarely effective. Using bleach can be dangerous as it can damage live tissues.
Prescription nail fungus treatments include Sporanox, Lamisil, Griseofulvin and Penlac. Unfortunately all of these treatments have limited effectiveness, and can have severe life threatening side effects. For this reason, many people choose to live with nail fungus rather than treat it.
Fortunately, there are other treatments that are both effective and safe.
- Zetaclear is an all-natural product that is extremely effective. This topical treatment contains several anti-fungal ingredients that combine to effectively treat even the worst cases of nail fungus.
There are situations where self-treatment of nail fungus is inappropriate:
- The fungus continues to spread to other nails, or spreads to other areas of the body.
- Recurrent infections despite appropriate treatment (other underlying medical problems or a weakened immune system, could be the real culprits).
- The infection causes severe pain or discomfort.
If following the treatment guidelines above with the recommended medication doesn’t resolve the suspected fungal infection, consult with a doctor. Examination and further testing may reveal something completely unexpected.
