How to Use Campho-Phenique on a Toe Infection Around a Toenail

Campho-Phenique, along with many other home remedies for toenail infection, is a highly controversial treatment due to its inconclusive benefits. Many people swear by the benefits not just for toenail fungus but to ease the pain of cuts on the toes as well. There is no harm in applying Campho-Phenique, so the best way to see if it will help treat your toe infection is to give it a try.

Things You'll Need

• Campho-Phenique
• Cotton swabs
• Adhesive bandage

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply a small amount of Campho-Phenique to the end of a cotton swab.

• 2

  Dab the ointment onto the infected toe so that a very thin layer covers the toe and toenail.

• 3

  Wait until the toe goes numb before putting on your sock or shoe. Alternatively, you can cover the toenail with an adhesive bandage.

• 4

  Repeat this three to four times a day until the infection heals. It may take a couple weeks for the infection to completely heal.