Get Rid Of Toenail Fungus With These 4 Easy Home Remedies

[@Europa1749]

I completely got rid of it from my large toenail. Every night I soaked my feet in almost hot water with 3/4 cup or so of vinegar. This softened the nails. I then scraped under the infected toenail as much as possible with a sharp metal dental tool. It didn't hurt. I would then put Vicks Vapor Rub into the area I had scraped out. It took several months of this same routine but worth it. This was years ago and it's never come back.

[@katiehenry7]

How far did you scrape underneath the nail?

[@kellyvendrasco1945]

God bless you!!! Gonna try this!!

[@renee1728]

Thank you for sharing, I’m gonna try this too

[@gloriaarevalo9163]

Thanks for sharing, will try it. Would you please tell how frequently did you use the treatment? Thank you!

[@melindavalle173]

My mom got rid of toe nail fungus using Vicks! Who knew?😅 She’s old-school Europe too.❤❤❤ She had it on her large toe and rubbed Vicks on it every night before going to bed.

[@Savvy_boomer]

Very interesting. The one thing people also need to know is that oral anti-fungal prescription meds can cause serious problems and require episodic blood testing of liver enzymes.

[@arielmunoz9835]

That is correct 💯.. to everyone out there with this problem do not try to speed up the healing process by taking something orally you will regret it (liver damage).. go natural with discipline patience and consistency.❤

[@Sara-m7y1h]

I got severe depression from it (terbanifin) would not recommend it

[@annad3377]

I cured mine by alternating between a hydrogen peroxide soak and a rubbing alcohol soak. Did it every day for about a month. It killed the fungus, but it took almost a year for it to grow completely out. I will never get a pedicure again. Always at home.

[@annad3377]

Forgot to mention, I had to throw out the shoes I was wearing when I got my pedicure and noticed it. It's been about 5 years since and it never returned. Bonus, both rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are at the dollar store.

[@woodstream6137]

No concerns about soaking in isopropyl?

[@BreeezyNights]

That's how I got toe nail fungus & I am so mad! UGH! 🤬

[@jessicajones611]

Was this neat hydrogen peroxide one night and then alchol neat undiluted? Or mixed with water? If so, what was the ratio pleass?

[@pambaughman1579]

How do you know it killed the fungus after a month when you stopped?

[@DidiWaDidi]

Whatever product you choose it's always a matter of patience and persistence. I spent a whole year applying an anti fungal serum EVERY DAY. Do not skip one day. Keep doing it and don't give up. Keep them clean, scrape the muck out from under the nail often, and moisturize. It took me a year, but I succeeded. Good luck everyone! 🦶🦶🦶

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Thank you Didi, had to reply bc I love your name! 🥰yup, gonna take patience and time!

[@sueb3]

A 96 year old woman, very knowledgeable, gave me her family's homemade recipe for toe nail fungus... -apple cider vinegar -vick 's vapor rub Soak a cotton ball in ACV and put a bandaid around it for as long as you can ... Wash well with antibacterial soap, dry your toe nails... Put a blob of Vicks vapor rub on top & underneath the infected nail, wrap with a bandage, place a white cotton sock on & sleep overnight.... Wake up next day , wash with antibacterial soap, do the ACV regiment and then the Vicks vapor rub at night.... Rinse & repeat.... Youll see a difference within 2 weeks that it IS working .... I did this regiment for approx 3 months.... My nails are beautiful again! Painless.... Not expensive either!👍

[@txmckenzie4740]

Is the ACV done in the morning and the Vicks done at night?

[@sueb3]

@@txmckenzie4740 Yes, that is how I did it... I slept with the Vicks on at night, (try to spread Vicks with a qtip on top of & underneath the infected nails)washed off in the morning & did the ACV in the am.... It was the best regiment & my toe nails are perfect again!

[@bbjudyfit]

It works! I did this without the vicks and didn’t even do it daily.. it worked soo good

[@halfofmyheart3167]

@@txmckenzie4740yes ❤

[@ddmand386]

I did Vicks Vapor rub only and it helped alot

[@amydyson8297]

I finally got rid of mine by adding castor oil to my routine. A combo of castor oil and tea tree oil every single day did it. Plus consistently filing down the nail. There's no quick fix but this worked over time.

[@brunagomes4333]

I used tea tree oil and worked 100%! I had a fungus that made my toe nail black and hollow, almost 10 years ago. I used other products from drugstore proper to that, but it didn't work. One day I bought tea tree oil, cut my nail most I could, almost everything, cutting and filing the nail and I started to apply one drop of the oil. And my nail started to heal, grow clean and healthy. Up to this day I don't have anymore.

[@123leonardo12340]

Did u apply only on the nail or on the skin too?

[@brunagomes4333]

@@123leonardo12340 on the nail.

[@melindavalle173]

@@123leonardo12340 I used pure tree tea oil myself and it worked. Put a Q-Tip into the oil and let it drip on the nail. Rub it on and around the nail and cuticle. Not a pleasant scent but it works.😊 The KEY is being consistent.

[@kathyverrelli5170]

@@melindavalle173 Yeah, that Tea Tree Oil is potent.

[@heatherpelletier8579]

Yes tea tree oil works

[@OohLaLaurie]

I had nail separation from my nail bed on a few fingers and Vicks made a world of difference. Highly recommend over Kerasol and the other more expensive OTC meds.

[@saritamini]

Rubbing raw garlic is a great natural remedy as well to the list described! It's the one thing my partner has been able to consistently do because it's easy to save chopped pieces when we meal prep. My esthetician recommended it as well for strengthening my nails too. 😊

[@mollyjane01]

All of these remedies in the comment section are interesting to read, but can be so overwhelming knowing where to start! Thanks for the tips as usual, Dr. Dray!! 😊

[@Ktmae60]

years ago, an NP at our dermatologist office, told my husband to mix up a solution of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% ACV. Put it in a dropper bottle, shake, and put on affected nail twice a day. It was amazing! It took about 3-4 months of daily use but it completely cured his persistent toenail fungus!

[@amuse8928]

Does it keep well or did he have to throw away and make mix a new solution every so often?

[@LP-ib9um]

you can buy that for fungal ear infections in dropper bottles called Acetic Acid. ... just use on toes!

[@kathyverrelli5170]

I have seen a number of videos and comments that just using the isopropyl alcohol was all that was needed and the comments were all positive. So the 50/50 idea of acv and alcohol is sensible.

[@HwaHwaHayes-fx1si]

@@LP-ib9um ❤

[@susannaj1758]

Did she specify what percentage/strength of isopropyl alcohol?

[@paolamelgarejo1206]

Oregano Oil . After trying almost everything, this made the magic 🎉. Applying daily after shower and directly to toe nail.

[@nellsgirl]

yup, this works

[@chisanainoris5364]

No contact dermatitis? I love tho for when we’re sick it works wonderfully!

[@norniea]

Interesting! Does it smell as wonderful as I hope? 😊. Where do you find oregano oil?

[@TeresaSutanto-ox6ht]

Always use oregano oil with carrier oil

[@nellsgirl]

@@norniea I use Zane Hellas Fungucept nail, I get it on Amazon. It’s Greek oregano oil blend

[@BlessedEternally1]

Tiger Balm worked for me! Twice a day on all nails (even those not infected, for prevention) for many months. Improvement was immediate but had to grow them out to cut off the damaged areas.

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Sunlight works too, just keep your toes in the sunlight for a good 30 minutes a day.

[@stephanieweisbart777]

I have had it for years and sought medical treatment. I got it from an unsanitary nail 💅 salon. I hate it! I am also a swimmer 🏊 and it's embarrassing. It's better than it was but thank you for this. I learn a lot from you. ❤😊

[@kellyvendrasco1945]

Thankyou so much for this video Dr Dray and all the people who have commented on their success with treatments. Greatly appreciated!!!😊💕

[@melissag3627]

For me what really helped me was the Vicks vapor rub. 👍👍

[@bobmoore6248]

I have been wrapping my toes/feet in wool soaked in castor oil. It is good for the skin on my feet and seems to be working well. I put an old pair of socks over the wool and a pair of water proof socks. Castor oil is great for many skin issues.

[@nina3538]

Like someone else said, I got it at a salon. Cleared with tea tree oil

[@argitatornari2037]

Tea tree is the best thing!

[@gehanoates885]

I use Vicks it does work

[@AL-dy1lj]

I had it for a decade and tried everything. It’s under control now but I live in a very humid place and when it flares from wearing sneakers or closed toe shoes or even socks too long, it’s quite painful. I miss beautiful pedicures. Best luck to everyone dealing with this.

[@nikijoomail]

Jublia topical Rx med! I really didn’t want to take oral meds. So I tried all home remedies first (vapor rubs, various oils, vinegar, OTC nail lacquer etc.) for a couple of years. They didn’t work unfortunately and fungus got worse. I finally asked my Dr for an evidence-based tx. Yes, Jublia cost me $$, but with manufacturer’s coupon, I was able to afford it. After applying Jublia once a day consistently ( patience/ persistence is a key) for 7 months all fungus were gone. It was so worth the price.

[@LP-ib9um]

wow. do you work for a pharmaceutical company? lol

[@kates868]

​@@LP-ib9umI'm using Jublia now and seeing some progress. However, it's too early to know if it will get rid of it completely.

[@toibui3760]

Soak the toes or nails in the baking soda with warm water, brush them with a small brush. I did that then no more funguses.

[@greghirst3338]

THANK YOU!

[@roseanncadau6077]

I am in the process of three laser treatments, six weeks apart plus Kerosol 1x a day for now 8 weeks and counting. Getting better.

[@HalloweenQueen2024]

I had gotten this stuff from Walmart by nail aid it has lemon eucalyptus rosemary and clove oil it works like a dream I had gotten toenail fungus after I hit my big toenail and it fell off in the shower and I’ve been struggling to get rid of the fungus ever since then but for some very odd reason this is the only thing that seems to work for them but I will give your treatments a try I’ve never had this issue but than again I was washing my body with stuff from the earth

[@pattilb1211]

Fyi- I got a toenail fungus even though I don't get pedicures or go to a gym without flip flops, etc. Believe it or not, I had just stopped using hibiclens daily after watching Dr. Dray's video about "supergerms" or whatever she called them! It has been over a year but I can finally say that my body has adjusted back to normal. The fungus toenails (both of my big toes) grew out and no more need for vicks vapo rub 🤣

[@RL-nc4cm]

What exactly did you use? I have the same situation as you. Thx in advance! Currently using a cream the dermatologist gave me

[@pattilb1211]

@@RL-nc4cm I started using benzoil peroxide on my armpits, under my breasts and on my toes ONLY. I used regular soap- i.e. whatever soap my husband had in the shower- for any other areas that had visible dirt or if I'd been hiking, at the beach, etc. My skin got worse before it got better, fyi. On my toes, I applied the vicks, washed with the benzoil peroxide and simply waited for the fungus nails to grow out. It was both my big toes. The new nail is very strong and healthy and I stopped using the vicks after about 2 months. I hope this helps!

[@southernights]

I soaked my feet daily for a week in warm water and vinegar and it got rid of my toenail fungus. I did long one hour soaks till the nails got soft. I wash socks in Lysol disinfectant. Btw I love your videos.

[@humbledwarrior3314]

UV lamp for gel pedicure ( UV light bulbs help to speeding kill fungus for me). Use after apply anti fungal solution.

[@ShuggAvery]

Dr. Dray. What's the ratio between water and Listerine I should use for the foot soak?

[@haylihunter9350]

What worked for me was spring valley tea tree oil and Nonyx nail gel fungal nail , thanks for telling us to treat in-between toes .

[@andyroach420]

I use Doterra tee tree oil. I also scrap the top of my toenails occasionally. It takes time to get it work but I keep the fungus at bay

[@thanosfield2642]

I personally used Vicks vapo rub and i have to say i saw an improvement but i didn't stick with it and used a prescription lacquer for my toe nail fungus. Thanks Doctor Andrea for sharing these remedies with us 😊❤.

[@bnymboida3562]

The best way is to trim away the nail that has been affected by the fungus. This will not hurt as the nail is no longer attached to the nail bed because of the fungus. The whole area of nail that has been cut away must be allowed to dry out completely. The area is now dry and open and the nail will then quickly repair and grow back as normal. Repeat as needed. I’ve treated many.

[@SRM2025]

Hear me out. I got it from getting pedicures from my local nail salon. I saw you can get it lasered as a remedy at a podiatrist. I figured my Remington laser hair removal machine at home may work and used it twice on my toe nails. It worked for me 🤷‍♀️ I don’t know why, how etc however yet now have just the last little bit of white to clip off probably in 2 weeks. It isn’t harmful for removing hair so why not zap the fungus was my thought and for me it worked.

[@juliemoore6957]

I have one of those devices, and I'm going to try this! Thanks!

[@SRM2025]

@@juliemoore6957 You’re welcome, Julie. I hope it works for you also. Mine wasn’t gnarly like the thumb nail image, just my left big toe was all white and a couple of splotches of white on two toenails on the same foot. I stopped wearing nail polish in winter also as I read it makes it worse having nail fungus covered, I guess it is dark under nail polish also and a nice spot for it to be?

[@anga8122]

Wow thanks for sharing! I will try it, how often did you do it?

[@SRM2025]

@@anga8122 G’day! I did it twice two nights in a row, yet according to your manufacturers use of your home laser best to stick with that. It’s hard in spots to get it flat for the flash to go off yet I got there. 👍 I hope it helps you also.

[@denisejames855]

Nails salons are a great place to pick up infections. I would only go to a beautician, properly qualified, you pay more but stay free of fungus etc.

[@marylawman8603]

Awesome tips, Dr Dray! Thanks for telling us about some economical home treatments. You're the best! Happy Tuesday!! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💚

[@lizacapeloto1270]

Lavender oil yes! I also recommend file down top of toenail. Mine look much better

[@JandCDoodles]

Great video. I am a managing manicurist, a family member had toenail fungus. I do debridement, he washes with Kerasol foot wash, and we use a topical fungus medicine. It is gone on all but two toes. On those toes the fungus is dermatophyte, we keep them debrided and treated. It's looking better.

[@amuse8928]

Hi, can you share what topical medicine you used?

[@lacyclist8580]

Ciclopirox 8% Topical Nail Lacquer Rx manufactured in Finland from the Dermatologist applied at night before bed every 3rd night for 6 month now made my 4 nails effected look pretty good thus far. Nails were brown/black and growing in deformed but are now almost clear again and growing in normal.

[@SevenBlackswans]

Rosemary essential oil. And good vinegar and warm water soaks.

[@tonihayes4064]

I applied glycerin twice a day to toenails. It took months to clear up but the delamination of the nail & fungus are gone. Glycerin is cheap & readily available.

[@pattrip82]

Sadly I have candida nail infection in many of my hand nails for more than 10 years; it gets worse, then better, then worse again but never goes away. I tried oral medication twice and they were never effective, now I can’t use them for a while because I had a baby and I’m breastfeeding for more than 2 years so those medications are a no go. In the meantime I started having the infection even on one of my big toes, my nails look awful and I am very self conscious about them 😢 I will try with tea tree or oregano oil and hope they’ll improve 🙏🏻

[@adelaideelfie4922]

I had candida nail infection on my toe. It took a while, but it cleared with clear iodine. I put it on every single day. I hope this helps :)

[@pattrip82]

@@adelaideelfie4922 Thank you so much, I will try that 🌺

[@reneebk1999]

I was pretty devastated. I take great pride in my feet and have gotten pedicures for fifty years with no problems. Well. I developed a fungus on just about every toe. I’ve been dealing with it for two years….slowky slowly getting better and I am consistent. I’m going to try the acv. I have been using the tea tree oil…

[@lindab6974]

my next shopping trip will include yellow Listerine and Vicks Vapo rub

[@rtklarsfeld]

Amazing video! And really appreciate the suggestions in the comment section! Thank you all!

[@elianabeatrizaversa8060]

Lysol. It worked for me.

[@gloriaarevalo9163]

@@elianabeatrizaversa8060 Lysol spray?

[@Cressida0725]

Did you just spray it as is, concentrated?

[@jamesjames5715]

You can buy much stronger vinegar in home depot in the US for cleaning in general but you can use that to treat fungus more effective than regular 5% Version!!! In Europe easy to find in any supermarket

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Thanks for sharing, Dr. Dray I like everything about what to use for toenail fungus and also you have beautiful skin anything for skin and the senior citizens, ps what about callus 💜😊👍🏾

[@BeachGirlLaw]

White vinegar in a spray bottle out of the shower. Let it air dry. Make it a daily habit. Works, better than using other stuff.

[@thgki]

once a day?

[@mediterraneanmaven5742]

I find that a nail fungus product that contains undecyclenic 25% eliminates the nail fungus as the nail grows out. I buy the ones that come in a small bottle with a brush applicator that resembles a nail polish bottle. It takes time, diligence, and patience, but it works.

[@lesliea7394]

Agree with everything you said. It worked for me with patience.

[@Ana-bu3hh]

I had it years ago and my doctor prescribed medication (don't remember the name) and after taking it for 3 months, my nails completely cleared, and they have been clear ever since. I'm so grateful to my doctor.

[@moonlightfairy100]

Lucky you, I’m at 6 month medication now and looks like 3 month to go 😢

[@tpjyo]

I just took a medication for 6 months. I'm hoping this did the trick, just have to wait and see as my nails grow out.

[@jessicajones611]

Can you remember the name of the medication please?

[@Ana-bu3hh]

@@jessicajones611 Lamisil

[@CassandreAman]

Terbinafine​@@jessicajones611

[@melemel2430]

Good info 👍 and you are a pleasure to watch and listen to. 😊

[@bri.nycole]

i have three nails with fungus from gel nails and tips and i feel so disgusting even though i know its not my fault thank you so much for this vid!

[@RVP1955]

Listerine worked for me. I put it on with toothbrush; save money; I put it on several times a day at first; I still do it twice a day. I also put my feet out in the sun.

[@starjj5314]

Dr. Dray, can you please do a video explaining the differences between dermatologists, aestheticians, and estheticians. More importantly, can you explain the pros and cons of med spas and what type of research people should be doing before going to one or if they are better off going to a dermatologist. I ask this because I see so many people promoting med spas over dermatologists and going against a lot on what dermatologists say. I think your input would be really helpful for people especially when it comes to avoding shady spa places that can do more harm than good.

[@cutazabutton]

A dermatologist is an MD. Medical doctor. 4 years medical school , 4 years residency training in dermatology. The others are not doctors. They work under the direction of a Derm. Or should. They do cosmetic procedures. Dermatologists handle all manner of skin hair nail problems.

[@jessicah3450]

I am trying Imperial Feet's Nail Mycosis, because I've been dealing with this for over 10 years now. I also use manicure tools to clean my nails, and importantly, wash and disinfectant anything that touches your feet on a regular basis.

[@halfofmyheart3167]

Try adding some hydrogen peroxide to an Epsom foot soak for 15 mins a few times a week. It really helped get rid of mine pretty quick! I used tea tree oil too.

[@SusanCavers]

Always appreciate your videos. Thanks for educating us.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@morgianasartre6709]

Our derm professor recommends applying iodine to the nails for about 3 years, supposedly works, pretty sure that comes from russian studies.

[@cynthiatuttle7594]

I also heard castor oil is good to use also

[@kellyvendrasco1945]

I go to a foot nurse for the cleaning and debridement.

[@lizbethluna6253]

I used like for 2 years the body shop tea tree oil with my foot cream 4 drops each day in the morning no more itch and I think control the fungus problem not to get worst

[@sooskavee9680]

Is using a brush to apply the Kerasal and other stuff the best way? Doesn’t the brush then contaminate the liquid?

[@dianabenobo]

I was wondering about castor oil ...

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Tuesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n These Remedies r Gonna b so Helpful🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Tuesday my Friend!! Have a Wonderful Day!! Many Blessings Always!!🙏💜💜💜💜🙏

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

Good morning!

[@utarian7]

I caught it early when it was a bit past halfway down each of my pinkies. I looked up the remedies online, talked to my doc. Antibio = horse shit! And all the other remedies say it's a multi step 6-12 month process..... Because the nail itself blocks access to the infection. I'm not recommending people do this, but this is what I did: So I managed to rip half the toenails off, then put a alcohol swab pad on top of the nail entry and dug the tweezeers as deep as I could under the nail. I then got the anti fungal nail lacquer and spread that and dug under the nail with that, too. I'm very happy with it so far - it looks completely normal (just a pygmy nail size) fingers crossed this holds! I will keep applying anti-fungal treatment for another 6 weeks minimum regardless because there's no way I want to risk going through that inconvenience and time sink. I wonder why applying anaesthetic, removing the nail, and eliminating the infection is not an option doctors provide? Seems WAY better than an anti-bio that nukes your liver. Good luck to all, hope this helps.

[@Lara-jp4xk]

Podiatrists do offer it, as a last resort procedure.

[@CarlottaRozzi]

Are these remedies helpful if the yellowing toenails are not due to fungus but are just from aging?

[@meggieprice]

Yass! When you mentioned that oil I was hoping this would be coming soon! 💜💜💜

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@melissaaldosari8024]

What about providone iodine? Worked amazingly for a skin fungal infection. ???

[@Luna-ii4mx]

Ive been using apple cider vinegar I paint on every night, been using it for almost a year, and there is a clear line between the fungus and the clean nail, its weird but it proves it works. The fungus part is much thicker and abit yellow tint, but my clean part is clear and healthy pink. My nail isnt even halfway grown out though 😭 takes so long. I also struggle with ingrown toenail on that same nail. I only have it on one toe.

[@kaylagarcia7073]

Ive been on ketoconazole for 6 months and it's been a battle. I soak my feet for 20min every night in a foot bath very hot with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and epson salt. I apply t tree essential oil with manuka oil twice a day especially right after the soak. I cut them very short. I will definitely try vics as an extra step to combat it because it's a really hard strain to treat. I have noticed it clearing up but you have to be on it every day!

[@thgki]

how is it now?

[@sandras6773]

😮

[@kaylagarcia7073]

It's finally gone 😁

[@ronellebackhouse3523]

I got rid my tone nail fungus with surgical spirits After battling for year to get rid of it

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@jennyw1743]

Can you do a video for fingernails fungus please

[@claudiasmith9117]

Good morning Dr Dray ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@yallcrazy302]

Does a foot soak with kerasal salts or epsom salts help or are soaks not good for fungus? Due to the wetness… I have hypehydrosis on my hands and feet so they’re almost always wet Edit: lol never mind she mentioned the foot soak

[@jeanettekays1954]

My husband has had this problem for years and it is bad! He tried the oral medications but it began to cause liver problems. Soooo, I do what I can to keep his nails trimmed. He isn't consistent with treatments except for using a triple antibiotic ointment. I will try some of your suggestions and keep my fingers crossed that something will help. My concern is that there will eventually be an infection - not a good thing. Thank you for always giving smart information.

[@deborahgodley6980]

Get him to the podiatrist or derm doc!

[@caitm88]

Please look into laser treatments from a podiatrist. It WORKS.

[@danoyse8233]

Antibiotic ointment doesn’t work on fungus.

[@lindak1768]

I’m going to try the Vicks, I already have some.

[@helenmcananey2967]

Vicks VapoRub was the only thing that worked for me 😊

[@reecepeace5839]

I’ve heard that oregano oil is helpful for toenail fungus as well. Is tea tree more effective?

[@DrDrayzday]

I’m not aware of any studies on oregano oil

[@Beebee192-j7i]

​​@@DrDrayzdaylush launched an oil of oregano soap years ago for nurses in an English hospital. It was called 13, unlucky for dirt. The product they used had oil of oregano in it but it used to destroy their skin. It was an absolute wonderful soap, shame they discontinued it. Will try and find the name of the hospital.

[@xpresson6338]

I took it orally. About 3 drops diluted in coconut oil every day. It got rid of the fungus in a couple of months. Very effective.

[@JuliaMatroos]

Thanks for sharing

[@eckehareckbert2731]

Washing feet with gold palmolive soap antimicrobal soap, rinse, dry and apply combination of tea tree oil & johnsons aloe vera oil on feet particularly toenails. Do not use socks all the time esp at home except if too cold. Throw away or clean shoes and socks properly. I spray shoes with foot spray purchased and let them dry outside. Socks are soak in warm water with laundry soap and bit teaspoon of white water for hours then rinse and wash as usual. Yup always cut ur toenails and clean, keep feet and shoes dry

[@woodstream6137]

Lysol spray for shoes or maybe give them a listerene soak?

[@SandyGram75]

Dr. Dray I have had fungus on one toe for years. I have tried so many things. I have kept it from spreading but can not eliminate it. I want to try either the ozonated sunflower oil or the Keratin with tea tree. Which do you think is a better option?

[@stacyharbin8172]

Should you cut the infected nail portion out before attempting these remedies?

[@karser6456]

Hi good info..just a quick Q. I recently suffered runners toe from my big toe hitting my running shoes..sneakers didn't feel too small but then again it could be the way i was running (big steps instead of smaller ones), anyway my situation is the dark red/fungussed nail has eventually came off but there is a piece of it along one side of toe that was not affected from the fungus/runners toe..will this small sliver of "old nail" cause a problem for when the new nail grows ? And is there anything i can do to accelerate the new nail growth? Cheers.

[@lynnmccoysloan7705]

Mentholatum as good as Vicks?

[@mirag1879]

How about silver water for to treat fungal nails?

[@lesliea7394]

The topicals don't work bc your nails are not porous. You can make them more porous by thinning them down. The best place for liquid topicals is around the periphery of the nail so that it can reach the underside of the nail where the fungus lives. Keeping cutting your nail shorter and cleaning out the fungal debris from under the nail. FungiNail or FungiCure, both otc, are very hard on your nails but this is a good thing bc you can more easily cut back the damaged nail. The more nail you can remove the better bc the medication will get directly to the nail bed where the fungi lives I have cured several toes this way. It took years but now I can get a pedicure again.

[@DebertsFazzone]

Try castor oil…worked for me

[@GardengalAAA]

My dog has toenail fungus. We are treating with a spray of apple cider vinegar and water. 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar. Per my vet. He said ppl have also had success with Listerine. Yes mouthwash listerine kills toenail fungus.

[@GardengalAAA]

We also soaked my dogs foot in an Epsom salt foot soak twice a day. That helped reduce the odor and inflammation. Then we use the vinegar.

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

Thanks.

[@DzevadaPajazetovic]

Bleach helps me with my nail fungus.For one week is gone 👍🏻

[@mounira3082]

Can you please tell how do you use bleach?

[@DzevadaPajazetovic]

@ I put the nail in a small container with bleach and hold it for a few minutes before going to bed for 5 days

[@DzevadaPajazetovic]

@ I put my nail in a container with bleach and held it for a few minutes before going to bed for 5 days. I tried many other things but this with bleach helped me now my nail is completely healthy. I can thank Dr. Mandell🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LMOr_Kid]

My Dr.’s nurse recommended Oil of Oregano, which I’ve been using - don’t know if it’s working but no side effects - afraid of using anything else as my big left toe nail (don’t like the looks of it) gives me concern.

[@fhc3sy]

Would iodine work?

[@abbey428]

I have used clove and lavender oil. The infection was bad in two smaller toes on one foot. The oils cured the athletes' feet I got from my ex-husband. My nails are better, but not 100% cured with the oils. My next move is mixing the oils I have been using with tea tree, oregano, and castor oils. I want to avoid the liver damaging oral treatments.

[@TheVitalSource-24k]

I had toenail fungus. I used all the medicines prescribed by the doctor for 3 years, still it did not get better. A pharmacist friend of mine. He said to mix the baking soda with vaseline and apply. I applied it this way for 3 week and my nail fungus, which has not healed for 3 years, is permanently gone.

[@nmsaints87124]

Hey Doc, you forgot Tiger Balm witch is a better DIY than anything you suggested 😉

[@mystikrebel1089]

I even had gone to Harley st here in London for laser treatment for my fungus toe paying loads of money and it still didn't work till I come across oregano oil and added it to my toe nail for some weeks. It went very hard then it fell off with a new nail growing totally cured.

[@kelleyrogers6044]

Fascinating. I must try this. Thank you.

[@kellyvendrasco1945]

Yes I heard the laser treatment doesn't work. Thank God for these inexpensive home remedies!!

[@TeresaSutanto-ox6ht]

@@mystikrebel1089 so happy for you but sadly I did this for ages and didnt work for me. I’ve been consistent with many remedies too. I think it depends on the fungus.

[@mystikrebel1089]

@@TeresaSutanto-ox6ht which one did you use ? as i used Fungucept Nail Repair Solution

[@jessicamejia4401]

Was your toe nail fungus really bad !

[@ZinniaGulden]

Pleasee make a video about aquaphor on lips causing sunburn in some people. I used aquaphor for along time on my lips and I was fine, but then I stopped when I saw a TikTok about it because it gave me anxiety. I also use vanicream moisturizing cream which has petroleum in it, so I’m wondering if that affects my sun protection.

[@marcellusnickles1816]

What do you think is possible to do

[@gigglingchicken8444]

I am not sure if this has any scientific backing, but when I did long hours from landscaping, I got brittle toe nails that I am pretty sure was fungus. I started using s Selson Blue on my feet that I let sit for 30 minutes on my feet 2 or 3 times a week. I saw great improvement with regular use, but it did come back after a few months. I tried Selson Blue since I heard it's used as an antifungal for your head, so I thought, why not the feet as well? It did work to keep it at bay but it seems to be a decent affordable at home treatment, not a cure for fungus if you can't afford a doctor.

[@applepeach7059]

Hi there! Can you also discuss Agnes RF for under eye bags. Thank you!