Hi Everyone Thanks for the Add.
Hi Everyone Thanks for the Add. I’m trying to find other Cancer people on Chemo Taxotere that have been diagnosed with Hand and Foot Syndrome? If you never heard of it your heel is on…
Community experiences
Toenail Fungus Treatment
Explore 435 community discussions about toenail fungus treatment, with 782 replies preserved in the archive.
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It looks like I need to go to a podiatrist, and I'm scared.
It looks like I need to go to a podiatrist, and I'm scared. I hate medical things. What can I expect from my appointment? My problems are persistent toenail fungus, ingrown toenails…
Has anyone had a deep, bleeding crack on their foot?
Has anyone had a deep, bleeding crack on their foot? What helped? Back story: I have had two bunion surgeries on my right foot, the second one being a fusion in 2020. For the last few…
My husband just had a 6 hour intake appt with a Dr based in Chicago and they talked about his toenail fungus.
My husband just had a 6 hour intake appt with a Dr based in Chicago and they talked about his toenail fungus. We have both opted to forego the pharmaceutical prescription due to…
I tried horse ivermectin gel on the toenail fungus and it turned my toenails black.
I tried horse ivermectin gel on the toenail fungus and it turned my toenails black. Anyone have any explanation for this?
Does this look like fungus or nail trauma?
Does this look like fungus or nail trauma?
This is my large toe and i’m a little bit confused as to what is going on here.
This is my large toe and i’m a little bit confused as to what is going on here. I have fungus on 4 of the nails, bar one. The fungus completely spread to all 4 nails and fully covered…
Has anyone had Vicks completely cure nail fungus?
Has anyone had Vicks completely cure nail fungus? If not, has anyone had any full cure?
Has anyone ever used tea tree oil and oregano oil for toenail fungus?
Has anyone ever used tea tree oil and oregano oil for toenail fungus? And did it work? Im desperate for a solution that works!
I’ve had severe toenail fungus for 18 years!
I’ve had severe toenail fungus for 18 years! I’ve tried everything. Finally this year, i feel like I’m seeing huge improvement. - castor oil, tea tree, tinactin cream and Jublia. Wow…
I keep reading having an unhealthy diet gives you toenail fungus !
I keep reading having an unhealthy diet gives you toenail fungus ! As a former professional footballer for 22 years i have had the best dietician, personal trainers fitness programmes…
Has anybody ever had there toenail hurt but haven't seen a actual ingrown toe nail?
Has anybody ever had there toenail hurt but haven't seen a actual ingrown toe nail? If so what did you do to get rid of the pain without losing the nail, like what over the counter…
I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails.
I haven’t the heart to file constantly away at my toenails. I go to a podiatrist for treatment. Boiling infected socks (and face towels, used to dry the feet after a shower) for ten…
Started using Tocylen in January 2026 twice a day and my toenail fungus has cleaned up.
Started using Tocylen in January 2026 twice a day and my toenail fungus has cleaned up. I filed the nail down a little so the solution could be absorbed into the nail more easily.
Has anyone tried going on a low sugar diet to help improve nail fungus?
Has anyone tried going on a low sugar diet to help improve nail fungus? If so, did it improve / fix the issue?
Is there any hope at all im wayyy to afraid of the shot to numb it i had to get injections in my thumb for…
Is there any hope at all im wayyy to afraid of the shot to numb it i had to get injections in my thumb for stitches and cried like a baby it hurt so bad and now im way to scared to…
If anyone has had success with Jublia on big toenails, did you have to grind the nail down?
If anyone has had success with Jublia on big toenails, did you have to grind the nail down? Also, did you apply it once or twice a day?
I’m curious how many of you diagnosed yourself?
I’m curious how many of you diagnosed yourself? I noticed over 7 years ago that one of my big toenails was thick then it ended up spreading to other toenails (3 on each foot) so I…
This fell off of my toe , my toe nail fell off today.
This fell off of my toe , my toe nail fell off today. Did nothing to it. Gross sorry. Just sharing.
I recently gained access to my fungal laboratory test results from a year ago.
I recently gained access to my fungal laboratory test results from a year ago. I have had onchomycosis for 10 years or more and to say I am more frustrated than ever. Unbeknownst to…
This September marks two years since my first visit to the podiatrist.
This September marks two years since my first visit to the podiatrist. I started with laser treatment—initially for nearly a year—but it didn't work. Then I stopped going for a while…
Warning about phrena cream … I’ve been using for 8 months and it has successfully healed my fungus - I had…
Warning about phrena cream … I’ve been using for 8 months and it has successfully healed my fungus - I had lost almost all the nail over 5 years and it is now Is fully grown out and…
Who has the best/quickest method to rid nail fungus without taking anything oraly?
Who has the best/quickest method to rid nail fungus without taking anything oraly? Please post your step by step instructions here as well as how long it took to rid the fungus. You…
has anyone had a toenail look worse while on treatment before it gets better?
has anyone had a toenail look worse while on treatment before it gets better? I am currently on Jublia. I feel like the yellow portion has started to go deeper into my nail, even…
Toe FX???? Two fungal toes (third and fourth) on my right foot. Laser did not work several years back, but…
Toe FX???? Two fungal toes (third and fourth) on my right foot. Laser did not work several years back, but nothing was debrided. Trying Toe FX. Had this pesky problem for six years…
Thank you for adding me.
Thank you for adding me. Went to a podiatrist today and he wanted to remove the nail, which now after joining this group I am glad I didn’t. I asked him what the redness was on my…
Update: here are a couple pictures of my toes currently in the comments since it's not letting add them here.
Update: here are a couple pictures of my toes currently in the comments since it's not letting add them here. I will look for pictures of them from before and add them. My big toe…
I have had fungus for 10 years.
I have had fungus for 10 years. I have tried multiple prescription meds (both topical and oral) My nails are soooo thick and barely grow. Eventually they fall off and theres another…
Starving Fungal Colonies “When the Terrain Closes the Door” → Understanding fungal behavior: biofilms…
Starving Fungal Colonies “When the Terrain Closes the Door” → Understanding fungal behavior: biofilms, nesting, cravings → Starvation = removing access points: carbs, mucus…
Putting this out there in case it helps anyone.
Putting this out there in case it helps anyone. I battled for 20yrs with fungus infection with 3 of my toes on just my left foot. Drs had me try everything. Finally this week I was…
Products mentioned
| Name in the archive | Discussions | Read the context |
|---|---|---|
| Vicks | 59 | |
| Lamisil | 46 | |
| Jublia | 28 | |
| terbinafine | 27 | |
| tea tree oil | 21 | |
| Vicks VapoRub | 19 | |
| epsom salt | 8 | |
| Kerasal | 7 |