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Topical Cure For Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus affects thousands of people. It is a common condition for which there are many different treatments. Whether you choose a natural home remedy or an over-the-counter treatment there are numerous formulas and ways to cure toenail fungus.

Topical cures for toenail fungus are simply treatments that are applied directly to the area. You can buy them directly from the shelf at the pharmacy, you can see your doctor to get a prescription cream, or you can concoct a home remedy to cure your toenail fungus topically.

  1. Over the Counter

    • Purchase powders, creams and sprays at the pharmacy to treat toenail fungus. These treatments are also effective as a preventive treatment for toenail fungus. This can get costly if you try different products and strengths. Lamisil and Lotrimin are common names in the toenail-fungus cure section.

    Prescription

    • A physician can prescribe a stronger cream than you can buy over the counter for topical toenail fungus treatment. The active ingredients in over-the-counter medications (usually clotrimazole) is around 1 percent; prescription creams contain 10 percent or more of the active ingredient.

    Home Remedies

    • Soaking the toes in vinegar or lemon juice is one of the topical home remedies for toenail fungus. Making pastes to apply directly to the toe using cayenne pepper, vinegar, and even baking soda are useful to treat toenail fungus. One surprising home remedy that many people are using as a topical toenail fungus treatment is Vicks' Vaporub. Any pastes or creams that you apply should be wrapped in a gauze bandage for the day, then rinsed off and reapplied at night.

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