I was reading this on the web the other night on toenail fungus I’m going to try this regimen i also have a toenail fungus maybe this will help you go to this address

what you’ll need is peroxide, vinegar ,clorox, tea tree oil, Vaseline.

Both of my big toenails had severe fungus. I used the Tea Tree Oil (zetaclear) and it worked. It took a couple of months for the new toenail growth to come in, but when it did, there was no sign of fungus. It’s been a couple of years now and I just noticed a small sign of the fungus again. I’m back on the Tea Tree Oil. Even if I have to do this every couple of years, it’s well worth it.

I have had big toenail infection for the past 12 years. (Ever since having both big ingrown toenails removed.) I have tried soaking the nails in listerine and applying Vicks Vaporub over the the nails. This retarded cracking and chipping while restricting the fungus to 1/4 of the big toe. This did not “cure” the fungus. The nails remained discolored, with ridges and cracking. Now that I live near Mexico, I can afford to drive across the border and purchase medication without a prescription. Before I attempt to purchase the ONLY cure I have been is effective (Lamasil) I will try the trea oil to preserve my liver. I will repost in coming months to let everyone know how this progresses.

Lamisil does not work for toenail fungus. The bottle will tell you it is for foot fungus, and ringworm. The medication that will work for toenail fungus is only available through a prescription.
I have no idea if the tea tree oil works. It may be worth a try. Remember, though, just because something is not a prescription or considered a drug, does not mean it cannot have negative effects of the body.

I hate toe nail fungus! I have been suffering with it for various years now, and i am only fifteen. I am a very very beautiful girl, but having that stupid toe nail fungus lowers my self esteem a lot. I have it all on the nails of my right foot, it looks disgusting. Everytime i see it i can’t help but cry. I just want something that will cure it because i’m sick and tired of it. I love to wear flip flops and open toe shoes because my feet are very pretty and i have cute toes, its just that ugly fungus that kills it. I don’t want to be having to hide it all the time with nail polish or anything anymore, i just don’t want it at all. I’ll try anything to get rid of it.

I have started using tea tree oil on my big toe nail. Does tea tree oil really smell that strong? I have bought mine at Walmart. Has anybody out there can recommend a brand that doesn’t smell that strong. I want to try it on also on my skin tags. I’ve read that it also help get rids of skin tags.

I know someone who has very bad toenail fungus which has been treated with tea tree oil and kyolic garlic capsules. I had only a small amount of fungus which I cut away and treated with tea tree and worked particularly to heal the scabby skin around the nail and prevent more fungus growing while the nail grew out. DON’T WEAR NAIL POLISH! It is the devil!

I had a bad nail fungus on my big left toe a couple of years ago. I read about using tea tree oil on it, so I decided to give a try. I buffed my nail down thin gradually once a week and applied the oil twice daily. I was very determined to get rid of this ugly mess under my nail. It really gave me the creeps knowing I had something growing under my nail. My aunt and mother have toenail funguses also and still haven’t tried it after me telling them about the TTO. Guess what, mine was gone in about 8 or 9 months and they still have the fungus because they haven’t tried TTO and are affraid to take the medication for it because it is so damaging to your liver. After about two years I now have another fungus on my big toe on my right foot now. I am now back buffing my nail down thin and applying the TTO to get rid of it off this toe now. By the way, buffing the nail down thinner helps the oil get down under the nail easier and where the fungus causes the nail to thicken. Good luck, it worked for me!

First of all, tea tree oil has not been suggested for use for toenail fungus infection. It hasn’t formulated an opinion either for or against. Secondly, Diflucan (a prescription drug) although effective can have serious liver function side affects.

[admin edit: added mayoclinic text for clarification]

Fungal nail infection (onychomycosis)

Although tea tree oil is thought to have activity against several fungus species, there is not enough information to make recommendations for or against the use of tea tree oil on the skin for this condition.

[end admin edit]

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tea-tree-oil/NS_patient-teatreeoil/DSECTION=evidence

I’ve had the toenail fungus problem for a long while now. My solution: hide it with nail polish! But I did come across an e-mail that said Vicks Vapo Rub helps, so I tried it. Strangely, it DOES help, but I’ve found it to be a temporary fix. It seems to make the fungus fade, but it comes right back again if I quit the Vapo Rub. Where should I look for tea tree oil?

Well it has probably been 2 years since the first signs of toenail fungus on my toes.
It started on 1 nail and moved on eventually to 4 nails. the big toe seems to be perfectly fine though.
I figured it would just go away on its own but now im trying the tree oil method.
I guess I will see if i remember to make another post after i see any results. But i think it might take a few months.

Have read threads and ordered tea tree oil from
Garden City Health Products. No product received.
Chased up with company, limited and evasive response.
Still no product received. Spent NZ$80-00 plus
on credit card. Conned?

[admin – It’s important to buy a topical treatment from a reputable company, here is a link to one]

Thank you for posting. Having trouble finding information on selecting tea tree oil?
Do I need to know any particulars beyond choosing 100% tea tree oil? Thanks!

I have been having a problem with toenail fungus on my big toe on my right foot. I just started appluing TTO to the infected nail and surrounding skin today and will let everyone know how it goes. FYI, I already did the medication thing a year ago and it eventually got rid of the problem but now it is back and I don’t think I can do the medication thing again since it might be too much for my liver. To everyone else out there, good luck.

To Chez about skin tags. A friend of mine went to her doctor for skin tags. The doctor numbed them and just snipped them off with sterilized scissors. I did the same thing using Anbesol as a numbing agent. Worked great.

I mean the TOENAILS, not TOES…

The fastest way to get rid of toenail fungus or fingernail is vinegar mixed with a 3% hydrogen peroxide. The mixture 50/50. Keep adding it with a dropper or soak until there is no fizzing (if it is severe) and when there is minimum discoloration. Some people will feel as slight pinch after awhile.

This is then followed by getting your hands soaked in a Clorox bleach (in U.S. you use Clorox, in Thailand we used Haiter). A strong concentration is 1 cap per 1/2 glass of water, stir and soak. And leave your finger with fungus for about 1/2 minute. If severe fungus then try 1 cap Clorox to 4 caps water. Again leave for about 1/2 minute. Chlorine will be absorbed through the fingernails during that time.

Rinse in water and dry it and follow this with a 50/50 mix of vaseline and tea tree oil. Put in on the fingernail and put on Band-Aid (in Thailand we use tensoplast) and leave it on for a whole day and repeat the vinegar and H2O2 again, followed by this 50/50 mix of vaseline and tea tree oil again. Doing this for at least 3-4 days. And it should be all gone. Actually it should be gone in 2 days if the required maintenance of reinfection remains. Please remember that Band-Aid is not absolutely required depending on circumstances. It just helps you save time in preventing the reapplication throughout the whole day. I much prefer, especially for the fingernails, to reapply it for a whole week to keep that tea tree oil -vaseline throughout the day. In case of a toenail, especially if you use tennis shoes or shoes that prevent air circulation or no sunlight, then it Band-Aid and vaseline-tea tree application maybe necessary.

Hey – I saw someone’s post about paying 80$ for tea tree oil! I got mine at Trader Joe’s. The same one shown in the pic in the article. They also have it at Whole Foods. Or any natural store.

I am trying this now, and I hope it works!

Hello, Tony how much vinegar do I need to mix with the peroxide, clorox and tea tree oil? And how many times a week? Daily??

i’m going to try tree tea oil on my toes i hope it work’s.

I had a doctor prescribe a lengthy routine of antifungal meds to help me get rid
of a gut fungal infection. Sounds icky – I know. Anyhow, the meds (which
included eating a clove of garlic a day!) totally helped me with the bloating
that was part of the gut infection – AND it cleared up my toenails which I
did not go in looking for a treatment on! That was just a bonus. Now, the
infection is back (probably because I laid off the continuous garlic and then
the “good bugs” I was supposed to take to help me get my gut back in healthy shape)
But I think the garlic is a real good idea since it kills fungal infections.
I’m going to try the TTO along with garlic and see how that combo works.
Good luck everyone!

There is a new product out called PK4. It contains all natural oils, including Tea Tree Oil. I was given a small bottle 6 months ago by a friend who knew how much I hated how ugly my toes looked. After 30 days of twice daily use my nails showed healing improvement. After 6 months my nails looked normal.

Toenail fungus sucks! Seems like no matter what anyone trys the fungus just keeps coming back, and you end up having to treat it again. I want something to get rid of it for good. Not just six months to two years. I want it gone and to never have to deal with it again. Is there anybody who got rid of it for good or is treating it going to have to be an ongoing thing? And what causes it? Because I’m pretty sure it showed up just after my last pedicure. This girl cut my toe right next to my nail. Ever since the nail started to grow back really flaky, thick and gross. Just the one though. It’s only been about two months but I want to stop the infection before it spreads. And I don’t want it to ever come back. Help please?

You can get Tea Tree Oil from Puritan’s Pride Vitamins.
I have used it several times for different things.
I will try the TTO, vinegar, and bleach. I have tried
the Vicks, and it seemed that the TTO and the Vicks did
more good than anything.. I got lazy and quit.. DUMB
thing to do…It was clearing up..

I’ve been using the tea tree oil for about 2 weeks applying it to my toes. I start by filing my nail then applying tea tree oil twice daily. So far I see I slight improvement. I just need to remember to be patient. I’ve read it takes a few months for a new nail to completely grow out.I have faith this is my solution. Good luck!

Good news for your liver……Yes, intake prescribed medicine
for toenails fungus is very damaging.
Take a small clove of garlic (smashed) mix with
one tbl.spoon of virgin, olive oil.
It is better if you can chew the garlic while in your mouth (taste nasty
but you get used to it think about the taste of garlic or those ugly toenails)
This mix will clean your liver…..depending of how much medication
you are taking you can do it every week or
as often as you wish….The “light” virgin oil is less tasty than the regular one.
Besides, virgin olive oil will help your arteries to stay flexible
and fight stroke or heart attack.
I might add that garlic might get the fungis out of your
system :)….

OH ya. To the ladies getting pedicures and painting the nails to hide the fungus- STOP. Pedicure parlors, no matter how well sterilized can carry fungus and transfer it to you. If you have history of infection, don’t get a pedicure from a parlor. If you must, do it yourself or have a friend. (Also, you risk spreading YOUR fungus to others and continuing the cycle.) NEXT I must say that while you have or in the process of treatment of toenail fungus DO NOT paint your toenails. It makes it worse SO much faster. My nail fell off after a week of having it painted. It depletes the airflow and slight that help heal and reduce fungus- it loves dark and dank! Also, for you with an odor that accompanies your condition- be sure to wash feet with a tea tree oil soap or maybe even a antibacterial soap at the very least! Dry feet, toes (and in between) and nails well! Perhaps a treatment with athlete’s foot is in order- is the skin around your nails, toes, under your feet thickened, red, itchy? These funguses are related! Treat them both or one/the other will return!!
I was told there was nothing I could do for my toenails and I should just hide my nails by painting them. What a stupid thing for DOCTORS (yes! More than one!) to tell someone! It made it so much worse and my toes actually started to HURT!! I finally saw a foot doctor who get me on oral Lamisil. WOW, this stuff is bad for your liver. I have all sorts of side effects and sensitivities now. It did work though, but not entirely. It took so long for the nails to grow out that I had stopped the prescribed treatment before they were fugus-free and of course it came back. How frustrating.
Well, I’ve tried other topical solutions, but nothing was that good. Tea Tree Oil is definitely helping! It will take a long time- you must have diligence. It is worth it. There is not going to be any fast cure, and depending on your lifestyle, maybe not permanent cure. Be sure to treat yourself well- wash your feet! DRY THEM WELL!!! keep them up. Sure, this treatment may have to be long term, but for those of you who are foot-aware, it is the thing to do and will be worth it.

I have had a toe nail that has been infected I suppose for a very long time. I
remember when I was younger that the toe itched and I didn’t know why and over time
I guess it just transformed into an ugly toe nail.. I used to play a lot of sports
and run around barefoot so I’m guessing that’s where the infection came. I, too, went
to the doctor who prescribed the really expensive prescription drug that damages liver.
After researching I think Tea Tree Oil will work about the same. Thanks for all the
information. I’ll update when in a month or so.

what is dmso? i have the toenail fungus really bad. it has spread to almost all my toes in a matter of months. i have always been a clean feet freak and usually where flip-flops. i have tea tree oil and will go get some tea tree soap and this dmso and give it a shot. thanks!

Here is my treatment for toenail fungus which has worked for me and several others. But bear in mind nail fungus has to GROW OUT so it takes six months or more. There is no such thing as a quick cure. Do not give up.

1. Always dry feet and toes thoroughly after bath/shower. No pedicures at all and keep nails short. Use a fungicide powder like Lamisil or Desenex and be sure it gets into all nail corners.

2. Alternate two or three remedies and use twice a day. I like Lamisil cream, Fungi cure (paints on) and tea tree oil which is the best anti-fungal in the world. Alternating really helps because it keeps “surprising” your fungus with a new attack.

3. Acid footbaths (like Listerine or vinegar) help but they are no substitute for continuous topical applications, like described above.

4. The internal meds are very dangerous. You don’t need them if you are patient and keep at it. If you must take something, take acidophilus which is great for you anyway.

Incredible!! My dermatologist couldn’t be bother & wanted me to spend big
$ for the poditrist. Vicks & OTC did not work for months!
Tea Tree Oil after a month has had a positive effect. Still at it!!
But hopeful now!

To Misty ( Nov 6) DMSO is Dimethylsulfoxide. A liquid, it has the
ability to pass rapidly through the skin, carrying
with it anything that is dissolved therein.
It has been touted for everything from headache to arthritis. It does give you a imediate garlic taste in the mouth, due to some di-sulfur compounds that form in by
oxidation. To my knowledge, the medical and physiological safety have
not been proven. Be cautious and do your research.

One question to those who have been successful with tea tree. What type of tea tree to you use?
(sorry for the mistakes in previous mail, I’m French – nobody is perfect

About a week ago I took the nail polish off, filed & clipped my nail down and
started soaking my toe nails in white vinegar twice a day for 10 minutes.
I have had the ugly toenail problem since 2004 after going through chemo & I
have tried other treatments in the past with no success (I didn’t stick with
the treatments) I will also start the tree tea oil. Thanks for all of your
comments.

For 40 years I’ve been fortunate and never had any issues with my feet/nails/fungus, but I noticed in October I noticed a slight yellow discoloration on my big toes. Initially I thought it was because they’d been painted for a while (we women know what dark polishes can do in that regard), but after several months of not polishing them at all, the slight discoloration remains.

I’m not sure where I acquired the fungus, but I suspect it’s a combination of being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and now having to always wear shoes and not going barefoot like I used to much of the time, and perhaps the failure of the salon I like to frequent for pedicures not properly cleaning one time.

After doing some research, I’ve opted for using Tea Tree Oil, Listerine soaks (hey, why not?), and now, after reading one of the posts here, Lamisil as treatment. I’m hoping for the best possible results and will try to remember to post here again with reviews and updates.

My daughter has had a great toe nail fungus that I have been treating for 12 months w/ lamisil topical and now a prescription creme..no better!!!! I am now going to try Tea Tree oil. I HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!!! It sounds like this Lamisil pills are a harmful treatment but effective..scares me a bit, we are holding off for now.

Well,here goes. I have had this problem for about 6 months or so and I have been soo baffeled I have tried a lot of over the counter things mentioned above But am goin to start with the tea tree oil and see if that along with vinegar soaks help.It is mainly on one big toe and then dry terrible skin on my heels that wont go away no matter what.I work standing on my feet all day my feet never sweat and I go with sock or bare feet at home.Off with the polish as I didnt know any better and on with the new treatment options and hope by summer I can at least wear sandals and my big toe wont keep trying to be ingrown.Thats another problem im not used to.Darn this age thing..Im 65yrs.Female and discussded with this problem.

Greetings friends!

I got my nail fungus while in the military over 30 years ago, I have battled it
off and on ever since. Like others I tried Lamisil and a dozen over the counter
treatments.

I began using tea tree oil a few months back, my smaller toes have cleared up, as
well as my athletes feet. I paint the feet as well. I use tea tree oil purchased
from CVS or Walgreen’s. I use a Qtip to apply it with. I am aggressive with it, I
use a heavy set of nail clippers to trim away the dead toe nail exposing the bed of the
nail, so I can soak it right at the point the fungus joins my healthy nail.

The smaller nails are clear, you can see a line across them where the fungus died.
And where the new healthy nail starts.

This stuff is GREAT!!!

The big toes are going to take some time, but I believe by keeping at it, it will pay off.

I am a BIG believer in natural medicine. I use Kombucha tea which is GREAT for a
number of things, if you like natural cures and remedies
you will love this stuff!

As well as homeopathic weight loss, Skinny HCG, is my web site if you want to ask me ore.

Scott – Skinny HCG

Tea Tree Oil is a major ingredient in the over the counter nail fungus treatments like zetaclear and fungisil. These products can be better in curing nail fungus than straight tea tree oil because they use other essential ingredients like jojoba oil that helps the tea tree oil soak into the thick nail to reach the nail fungus deep in the bed. Also these products work best if you are filing and cutting away the infected part of the nail to help the tea tree oil reach into nail bed. This was told to me by my doctor.

I have had toenail fungus for apx. 5 years. I went to the doctor the first time and he removed both big toenails (OUCH) and put me on Lamisil. It worked…temporarily. The fungus came back aobut a year and a half later. I’m now using Tee Tree Oil (zetaclear) and am having GREAT results! I’ve found WalMart to be the place to buy it.

I absolutely love tea tree oil, I’m happy I finally bought some! I had worried about taking my socks off around friends because they looked so flaky, dry and horrible but with just one coat of tea tree oil they looked slightly presentable meaning now I’m free to walk around without anything covering my feet (exactly the environment to help rid my toes of the horrid fungus causing this!) I think tea tree oil will be something I use for the rest of my life whether I have the infection or not.

I have done Tea Tree for a long time. It does work but you have to keep up with it constantly. You really can’t even miss one day. In the summer I wear closed shoes to work so on the weekend I polish with a light polish to wear sandles. You can still use the tea tree oil over and around the polish. At least this way I still can look OK in sandles. However, Sunday PM I take off the polish to make sure the tea tree oil penetrates all week again.

A few of you wrote about Formula 3? What is that and does anyone know any more about that?

Anyone tried Batrafen 8% nail lacquer + Itraconazole 100 mg impulse therapy for a treatment of fungus fingernail? I have been prescribed this treatment by my dermatologist and really do hope it will work. Anyone with fingernail problems at all? thank you

My husband has had toenail fungus since highschool when he got his toes trampled playing football. While we have always been vigilant about not sharing towels or bath mats, it seems that I have now aquired this lovely condition. At the moment it is seems to be only a small spot on the upper part of one big toe. I’ve started using tea tree oil, purchased from wal-mart, and am keeping my fingers crossed. My husband’s doctor won’t hear of anything other than the oral meds, which we don’t want use, so I don’t have any real world advice on using the oil. Should I file down the surface of the nail so the tea tree oil will penetrate better, or will doing this make the nail more vunerable for more infection? How does tea tree oil, or any topical application, work since this fungus lives under the nail? I am sort of freaking out; we live in the deep south and sandals are pretty much a neccesity for most of the year!

Sasha,

Don’t be so naive. The reason that scientists invent drugs are to make money for the drug companies whom employ them or fund their research! It’s elemental you can’t patent these home remedies or over the counter treatments that contain tea tree oil so of course the drug companies are not going to tout it’s benefits

Look the drug companies pay political contributions to both government parties, thus they have more leeway in the drug trials. You don’t believe me do some research on how the US Supreme court just ruled that drug manufactures would not be held liable for ANY damages for Vaccinations given to children that can seizures, illness or autism.

Look I wouldn’t take a pill that will cause damage to my liver just for a cosmetic condition… but don’t trust me read the actual drug insert:

Do NOT use Lamisil if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Lamisil
you have severe kidney problems or a history of liver problems
you have liver problems
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Lamisil:

Some medical conditions may interact with Lamisil. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, lupus, psoriasis, or alcohol abuse or dependence
if you have a weakened immune system

Important safety information:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; gas; headache; indigestion; mild stomach pain; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); mental or mood changes (eg, depression); mouth sores; new or worsening symptoms of lupus (eg, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, joint pain, seizures, skin color changes, unusual sensitivity to the sun); red, blistered, peeling, or swollen skin; severe muscle pain or tenderness; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, sore throat); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; loss of appetite; pale stools; stomach pain; unexplained, persistent nausea; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes); taste changes (eg, taste loss); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weight loss; vision changes.

Haha,
lasers and fungus! I can assure you that won’t work!

Nonetheless, what do you guys think of the natural athletes foot cures? Do they work?

Cheers

Thank you John for your reply. I am on my second pulse treatment of Itrazole and hope this time it will be going just like on my first pulse. ( need to do three ) I had no side effects. But going to have a blood test done to see how my liver is going. Its hard to have an ugly finger nails when you are 26. Wish me good luck and i wish you all to get rid of this nasty yeasts whatever way you choose.

Hi everyone, i statred using fungis cure (zetaclear) since April 28. I would apply it 3 times a day instead of 2. Then on April 30th i got tea tree oil from cvs. I bought it from the pharmacy so its 100% Austrailian tea tree oil. So in the morning i apply fungi cure to my toes then around 2 i apply tea tree then before i go to bed i apply fungi cure again. Sometimes i do put tea tree oil on like at 1 a.m. I only do it because i wake up to feed my infant daughter, also i want it to go away quicker. I will keep ya’ll posted with my results from time to time.

Well folks, I have tried the listerine, vinegar, and bleach trick, and it takes at least 30 minutes a day to soak your feet, in warm solution and be patient for over a year, now I have heard that Lavendar oil works, and tea tree oil, but it has to be 100 per cent PURE OIL, not the essential fragrance oil that you can buy at Wally world, it has to come from a health food vitamin store, such as GNC…. the cost is less then $10.00 and here again, I have heard that it works if you use it about 3 times a day , and at least for 3 months, and I can guarantee you all , if this works, I never want this back again, so I will probably use it for the rest of my life…. it does help to sand the nail down and try to get it under the nail, which can and maybe be a little painful…. but well worth the try ….. Doctor Oz says it works …. so I am on it ….. and I will report back monthly starting the first of July 2011…. so anyone with me…? one day , 3 times a day Lavendar oil, the next day 3 times a day —- Tea Tree oil, and yes it spells, but if I end up with no fungai, I can deal with it ….. Join me …. lets see

By the way
I invested $500 on Laser treatment with “Shiny Toes”
a few month ago. After my follow up treatment
my nails looked worse. Unless you have funds to go
further then 2 treatment, SCAM or bleed more money Honey!

Do not get pedicures that is how I got my toe nail infection to begin with 5 years and never been too severe to need treatment until now I am trying tea tree now…

I started today with the following:
1. Eating garlic in the morning
2. Soaked my feet with water to soften all skin and nails.
3. Cut and filed nails, and excess skin
4. Applied vinegar, peroxide to all toes even if not infected
5. Then followed by soakin feet in water/ clorox solution
6. Vaseline and TTo put a bandaid around my big toes
7. Sterilized my bath tub/shower with clorox, ammonia,magic eraser

Hope it works….I’ll keep everyone posted

I just recently realized I had “toe fungus.” Anyway, I wen’t to Whole Foods Market and just bought 100% tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is the most effective ingredient for fungus. So with all the prescriptions and cremes, and being that tea tree oil is the main ingredient, it makes absolute sense to use 100% tea tree oil. I simply used alcohol to clean my entire toe area, then hydrogen peroxide to be extra cautious, then cut off as much as my toe nail as possible, leaving me with half a toe nail. Then I put two drops of the 100% tea tree oil completely over my toe; over remaining nail and skin. I will do this two to three times daily until my nail completely grows back; and will continue with the 100% tea tree oil for one month after, two times a day. God’s natural remedy and patience is 100% effective.

Hello, I have been suffering from toe nail fungus for years and nothing worked so I gave up, and got the courage to wear sandals. I trim and thin my ugly toenails. Its been like 6 months and the fungus is almost gone. I live in sunny california so I think all your nails need is to breathe. I’m pretty sure treatment and open toe shoes when ever posible are the cure.

This WORKS! I have used prescription oral medication that did not work as well as tea tree oil.
My daughter also used it to treat her pierced ears when they get irritated. She has a reaction to peroxide and tea tree oil heals her right up.

Oh ya, I do not use any nail polish. My pedicure is scrubbing my feet with a Pumi Bar by Mr. Pumis, taking off dead cuticle from around the nail, and simply keeping the toe nails short with a nail clipper. So anyway, no nail polish. Especially not nail polish used on other people. I will prevent “toe fungus” as best as I can. Take care all.

I had a fungus toenail since I was age 13 (big toe, right foot) and for about 35 years. My mom, aunt, and sister has the same thing. Anyway, someone suggested tree tea oil about 6 years ago. I started putting many drops on the toenail morning and night for several weeks, and months until the new nail was completely grown out. Now I put tea tree oil on for maintenance, especially in winter when I do not polish. It is great to wear sandals and feel comfortable for the first time, and I did not have to use unsafe products.

I have severe toe nail fungus, so severe that my toe nails are getting discolored,thick, and deformed. I go and get monthly pedicures and get them painted so that the discoloration does not show. Last week the nail on my (left) big toe broke in half. I went to get a pedicure and the nail tech put an acrylic nail on my toe. I want to start soaking my feet in tea tree oil soap to kill the fungus but will it work with the acrylic nail on? or do I have first have to get the acrylic nail removed for it to work?

This product will remove fungus from your life for good.. along with many other health problems.. its worth buying the kit..but the silver sol or silver solution will d the trick..no side effects and you can give it to a child.

Hey all! great advice so far! I too have toenail fungus. On my pinky toes, it’s sometimes painful to wear ballet flats because of the pressure on them. I will try the tea tree oil and vaseline and band aid. I will stop polishing my nails for the duration of treatment and talk to a dr about acidophilus pills. I do believe that toenail fungus didnt originate on your body on its own. It is systemic. For example, I have tinea versicolor(a skin fungus), atheletes foot, and toenail fungus. WHo knows what elese! I’m a female college student, I take showers daily, it hurts my feelings when people assume that those with toenail fungus/fungus anywhere have poor hygiene. That is not the case. Anyhow, thank you for sharing and advice. Will be picking up tea tree oil tomorrow.
God bless you all in your endeavors.

I always prefer natural treatments for my toenail fungus because they are safe and
effective. Tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract kill fungi on contact, and among my
friends who have had toenail fungus, these herbal treatments both have proven track
records in the treatment of this unpleasant condition. However, if none of these natural
remedies are available, I just use products that contain natural anti-fungal products like Fungusil because they’re effective as well.

To Ana.DO NOT have an acrylic nail over the nail that needs healing. And DO NOT get pedicures in the state your toe is in. I work in a salon as an assistant, and I do not advise you to get pedicures while you have toenail fungus. If the lady who does your nails was a professional, she would give you the advice I am giving to you, instead of making profit off of you. Put the desires of having pretty feet aside for now, and concern yourself with having your toenail healed of toenail fungus properly and effectively. DO NOT use nail polish to cover the toenail. YOUR TOENAIL NEEDS TO BREATH FOR EFFECTIVE HEALING! Keep your toenail as short as possible, removing as much of the toenail as possible, cleanse your toenail with soap and rubbing alcohol, daily, and use the 100% tea tree oil on, and around, the entire toenail 2-3 times a day, using a cotton swab. Healing your toenail will take months, but do not allow yourself to get discouraged in the way you, and others, see your feet. Toenail fungus is temporary when treated the correct way. Take care hun.

Lisa 2 above is correct… This tea tree oil is REALLY WORKING! Just get some for around $7.00 at Sally Beauty Supply or most healthfood stores, vitamin stores, and wholefood stores…even Walmart! I have had the yelow rough ridges very thick misshapen ( almost curved under ) big toe nails for years and I’m only 30 . I was too embarassed to even ask my Dr so I tried this first … Wish I did a long time ago!!!… Just wash em always dry em cut low …if u have ingrown nails it will be nice because you will nwver let them get too long to hurt !/ BUT if you don’t have ingrown nails be CAREFUL you don’t cut too short so u don’t get nails where the edges grown into the side of your skin …..then buff down with any emery board and apply the oil on nail and skin around. I have noticed it Is very strong but its a natural scent and if you just give it a few minutes the smell will go awa I have been going a mo.th and a half and I can totally see that it is pink flesh colored skin in the back 1/3 of the nail this IS WORKING …JUST stop waiting and buy it ! Keep at it cause once yousee results its worth a lil effort!!

To DAR DAR. Follow these steps and you will see improvement within 3-4 weeks. 1) Cleanse the entire foot with an antibacterial soap and warm water. 2) Using a Q-Tip, apply alcohol or peroxide to the entire toenail and around the entire toenail. 3) Wait about fifteen minutes for the area to completely dry. 4) Using a dropper or Q-Tip, apply the 100% tea tree oil directly on and around the entire toenail. 5) Repeat these steps until toenail is completely healthy again. DO NOT wear anything on the feet that would prevent the toenail from breathing, or getting air. Though it is best not to wear socks whenever possible, if socks need to be worn occasionally, make sure to wear cotton socks. Cotton is the one material that allows the skin to breathe. But it is best to wear sandals whenever possible.Your mom’s toe should heal in 6-8 months. Take care. And please, DO NOT use clorox or bleach. Wrong and bad idea.

I am currently battling with fungus under the toenail of the two largerst toes. I live in Australia and Te Tree Oil is readily available as it is a native plant, though
quite expensive to buy the 100% here. I’ve taken bits of advice from
everyone and soak my feet in vinegar, 2 parts warm water to one part
vinegar. Dry them then apply TTO. So far my toes look much better after
4 days but I feel I have a long way to go yet. I’ve also filed the nails
back front and top where it was very ridged so that the TTO can soak in.
I spoke to my pharmacist who said it is very important to sterile nail
clippers between treatments. She recommended using an alcohol based
steriliser and also bleaching the shower after every use. This is all
time consuming but I am hoping that I can wear sandals in public at
some point. I’m 61 and have never had this problem before. I don’t
know how I got it but I suspect it was a good pair of leather shoes
given to me second hand. On the subject of shoes, the pharmacist said
that heat and air will kill off fungus. So I leave any closed in shoes
I wear on my balcony in the sun. Luckily we have a lot of sun in
Australia. To increase the heat she recommended putting the shoes in
a black plastic bag, tying it up to seal in the heat, then putting the
bag in the sun. Has anyone got suggestions as to how they sterilise
nail clippers? The area I live in does have high humidty in summer and
that does not help, I’m sure.

I have been going to pharmacists for years and spending a lot
of money buying lousy products against horrible cold sores (herpes)
which appeared around my mouth area for years.
An Australian girl told me her mum would use tea tree oil for
all skin issues and suggested I try it.
I AM SO SO GRATEFUL. No pharmacist had ever suggested it.
I think many of them and the nasty pharmaceutical companies are
just interested in making money and products which cannot be
branded stress them out. How evil is that?? Anyway tea tree oil does
smell strong but it is a natural concentrated smell and the small
bottle will last you for ages. You can buy any brand as long as it
is pure – just check there are no other ingredients.
It has so many uses! I was amazed at how fast tea tree got rid of
my cold sores and even prevented them from developing. I now never
have cold sores develop as soon as I feel one about to appear I dab
oil on it once or twice and in a day its disappears without ever
turning into a cold sore!
As for the toe nail fungus – I noticed a yellow blemish under my
skin a few days ago. I was not happy as my toes were always a
part of my body I liked (silly, but every has their quirks).
A few days later thinking, “I hope this is not a fungus like my dad’s
and if it is, I ‘d better get on to it fast..”
I did a search and found some people mentioning tea tree oil was
better for their toe fungus than any advice lousy doctors gave. This
sounded so MUCH like my herpes experience: people really know better
as the good news spreads and the proof is in the pudding!(By the way
pharmacists are just as clue less – sadly I bet many
are just interested in sales targets).
Last night I started applying tea tree oil under my nail and cut
my nail before applying it so I could get under the nail as much
as possible pressing the skin under my nail down. It did sting a
tiny bit but this morning I already noticed the blemish which was
pretty close to the nail edge had already disappeared.
I don’t know if the fungus or whatever it was that was causing
the yellow blemish under my big toe nail is gone completely but
I will carry on applying tea tree just in case.
I really hope I nipped it in the bud. I had no idea you could also
file the nail down from the top and rub tea tree on the
nail itself until I read it on this site so
thanks: I will save that tactic in the event
I see the fungus comes back. For now I will continue putting tea tree
on my nail edges for a week and hop that will prevent this
appearing or affecting any of my other toes.
Thanks to everyone who is submitting honest advice – and I hope anyone
on here that is trying to flog any branded bs products realises
that karma normally gets you back.

I don’t have any discoloration on my toenails but some of the nails were starting
to curl. I went to a Podiatrist and she said it was nail fungus. NEVER had it
before! She recommended tea tree oil. It smells awful!!!!!! I’ve only used it a week
and I no longer can stand the smell. But if it really works I’ll stick with
it.

I’ve been suffering with toenail fungus for 20 years. tried
lots of home remedies…Clorox,vinegar, peroxide, even tea
tree oil. But honestly never apply treatments for a month.
But I’m fed up & ready to get rid of this disgusting problem
once and for all. I hate when a guy say I like a woman with
pretty feet, then I look like that excludes me…lol. I laugh,
but it’s really not a laughing matter. So, I started my treatment
by soaking my feet in apple cider vinegar for 20 mins ( once
every 4 days). Dry them completely. Wait for 5 mins to make
sure nail is completely dry.( A fan may help). then I apply
100% tea tree oil- 3 times a day. By night time I apply blue
star ointment over each toe as well as foot. This helps kill
fungi infections as well. Its only been 1 week, but my foot
feel a whole lot better & the nails are finally looking a bit
clearer.

So, I’ve been trying the tea tree oil (TTO) method for three weeks, now. I apply TTO twice,
daily. As I said, I have a fairly advanced infection. So, being male and geeky,
I used a Dremel tool to knock-off a few millimeters of thickness (nasty business, that).
Losing quite a lot of nail mass helps the appearance. It’s also psychologically valuable.
It feels like I’m DOING something about it. Meh — only time will tell if this is a
viable approach. I elected to remove nail material with the [ostensibly valid] thought
that mechanically removing that material will accelerate my recovery.

Despite whittling away much of the nail, the nasty yellow color remained. After a week
of TTO treatment, it mostly “went away.” Alas, I suspect that the infection may have
traveled back to the [inaccessible] root of the nail (the nail matrix — anatomical term)
… and I can do little about that… for it’s physically inaccessible. .

It’s been three weeks, now. I do not see any yellow/fungal-looking bits on any part of
the big toenail. However, small fungal colonies are invisible to the naked eye. It’s
supposed to take 12-18 months to regrow a toenail. I plan (hope) to continue the TTO
treatment until then. I’ll also urinate on the toes every time I remember (yeah, I
seem to have a hard time remembering to do that).

You should note that there’s a bit of good information on nail nutrition/etc on Wikipedia See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_(anatomy)

Good luck… and please post your progress/results. The efficacy of home treatments
cannot be evaluated without data. Please provide data.

Oh, and it took from June 26, 2011 to November 4, 2011 for my two big toenails to completely grow out. Keep in mind how I kept my toenails as short as I could cut them. Take care all.

Thank you Lisa, I read your posts from beginning to end, will be trying the tea tree oil ASAP!
Thanks for sharing, and thank you to all of you for being so open

Hi,
I have just been to the podiatrist. He has never seen my toenails polish free until today. I have some white patches on my big toes which seem to buff off so I never thought it was fungal. Apparently it is and he has buffed the white off and said to use 100% Tea Tree Oil. He suggested I buff the white off each morning which will also remove the tea tree oil each day and then have my shower and then dry my feet well and re apply Tea Tree Oil every day for at least 2 weeks. He said it is important to buff the fungus off each morning before applying the oil.
Hope that helps others.

It works for nail fungus, very slowly but surely. Give it at least a few months of regular use, or more….

try gardens of life fungal defense. its great at getting rid of fungus thats in your body that feeds toe nail fungus. i also use tea tree oil. give it a try.

Keep us posted! I’m going for the TTO – I tried Rx’s and the black stuff came back..

So I’ve had this nasty looking toe nail for like ever now, probably 20 years. So I heard about the TTO remedy so I started it on New Years Eve last week. So far it’s actually looking better. I had an actual thin black line down the middle of my second toe, right foot. I’ve cut at much of the nasty nail away as I could and apply 100% pure TTO under then nail and at the cuticle (basically the whole toe nail) two times a day. I’ve started blow drying my feet after bathing and filing the nasty white crap off the nail before applying the TTO. I was watching The Today Show this morning and Dr. Nancy Sniderman (sp?) was on and talked about a line similar to mine on a toe nail. She said that it could be an indication of a very serious melanoma. Needless to say it kinda freaked me out. I’m going to the doctors later this month to get things checked out. In the past I’ve taken ketaconazole for almost a year to get rid of the fungus but it didn’t do squat for it so I quit. I had to keep getting my liver checked!! Ohh and I bought my 100% pure TTO for only ten bucks at the local health food store, it’s two ounces. I’ll keep those interested posted as things progress. I appreciate everyone post here and actually read all of them last night. I really hope that the TTO works for everyone! I much rather take a homeopathic cure over rx drugs anyday! = )

Thanks Calryo! I don’t care if I hafta take stock in TTO I’m getting rid of this crap!! I’m even treating every toe I have just to be sure my lil piggies get cute again!!! I’ve also starting taking Biotin for healthier nails & hair. Haven’t started eating the cloves of garlic on a daily basis, but WTH, I’m single, might as well do it now then! LMAO!! Take care everyone!!

Try and catch the fungus earlier, it has a better chance and faster chance of clearing up. keep feet as dry as possible ESPECIALLY AFTER SHOWERING DRY OFF GOOD, use sandals when possible, no nail polish as it can spread to other toes. Wash your bath mats every couple of days and get in the habit of spraying down your shower, use a clean bath towel everyday, use TTO twice a day under nail as possible and over nail. am and pm. in the evenings use vicks vapor rub by itself, rub on toenail. Always wash and clean toenail clippers with hot soapy water and alcohol. Also before treating feet clean with cotton ball and alcohol. It will take a while, but it will slowing go away. I hate it, but say a word of prayer and try your best and be consistent! Also get those toenails some sun, that helps a lot to. You will be on your way pretty healthy toes. When it is cleared up used TTO just as maintenance ABOUT 5 times a week in the am.

Hello everyone, my problem with nail fungus has gone too far, i have it all over my hands and i think my toes are starting to get infected, i used to cover my finger nails with nailpolish and fake nails b/c theyre just so ugly, in 2 months it grew from one nail to 7!! I will try Tony’s treatment (February 26, 2010) hope it works. It sounds convincing….

hi everyone, i have fungus on my 2 big toenails i have tried fungi cure & it did not work for me but im gonna give this tree tea oil a try & i’ll update if it does work for me.. it sounds like this really works!!!!

From Experience Life December 2011: “Since these infections thrive only in a biochemically imbalanced and susceptible body. They feed on sugar and processed carbs and the acidic environment they create: Eliminate sugar, alcohol and processed foods from your diet as much as possible. Increase healthy immune-boosting foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and leafy greens especially. Take a probiotic supplement like acidophilus daily to boost good bacteria, and supergreen powder that includes spirulina, wheatgrass and chlorella to keep your body’s alkalinity high. You can also sip on tea made from pau d’arco, a South American herb with strong antifungal properties.”

Tea tree oil worked for me, but I did not like the smell.

I have used Original Listerine Mouth Wash with excellent result. I apply it
with an Eye Dropper every morning after the shower.

My nails used to be discolored fractured and pitted. Now, my nails are
perfect and my wife is jealous. No need for me to feel embarrassed at the swimming pool.

My fungus is long gone, but I still apply the mouthwash with an eyedropper
every morning. I don’t want the fungus back!

Be patient, after about 3 months you will see the deformed nail slowly being replaced with a beautiful nail.

Another plus, my shoes don’t smell anymore!

Tea tree oil and zetaclear really worked for me to clear up my nail fungus. It will take a while plus discipline to apply the treatment everyday but you will see results!

I finally decided to see a podiatrist since all the over-the-counter & home remedies simply did not work. She recommended two methods of treatment: 1) topical Formula 3 solution or 2) oral Lamisil tablets. I opted for the Formula 3 solution which I have been applying twice a day with the applicator brush provided with the bottle. I have to say that for the first time in my life, I am seeing improvement. The Formula 3 does not require any drying time and it is odorless. Its main ingredients consist of various oils which supposedly penetrate the nails more effectively. Although it costs approx. $45.00 for 1/2 ounce, a little goes a long way. I have found the product online for much cheaper, but apparently, it is not recommended to purchase this product on the internet. There have been reports where the product is mislabeled or expired if bought online. I am scheduled to see my podiatrist again in March, so I will report my progress with Formula 3 as often as I can. My podiatrist swears by this product and after 1 week, I have seen a noticeable difference.

names go away evil soap and oil

I’ve just started using tea tree oil for my toenail fungus.
I’ve tried many products & have even shaved my big toe down to the skin hoping to get under the neail & heal from the skin up.
Where exactly does the fungus live? If it is under the nail or IN the nail it makes no sense to treat the top of the nail or the cuticle. I will be shaving my nail again and see what happens.

Our bodies are colonized with microbes. Bacteria, yeast, fungi that are a part of the topmost layer of skin. The various colonies keep each other in check unless there is an opportunity for one group to flourish. Skin fold or vaginal yeast infections are examples of how normal skin and body “bugs” can take off when something disrupts the normal concentration–such as killing off the bacteria that keep the yeast in check. Our healthy skin helps protect us from infections..

Everyone’s feet have fungus or mycobacterium. If there is any damaged skin when the nail is injured or the skin is broken, the conditions on the feet and nails are ideal for mycobacterium to thrive…moist, dark, warm. The other “bugs” that keep the mycobacterium in check don’t like those conditions. This results in the nail fungus bugs having the perfect place to grow with no competition. = fungal nail infection. Some people are more susceptible to foot and nail infections than others.

The “bugs” that cause fungal nails reproduce themselves very slowly, That is why it takes so long for them to all be killed off. You have to keep hitting them over and over when they are vulnerable. It takes several months…and then one or two might remain behind,.,so a while after stopping the symptoms return.

To completely treat fungus you must be sure socks are changed frequently, be sure you are not re-infecting with your shoes…treat them by washing and drying in the sun( sun is deadly to those bugs) or with antifungal spray and dry. Don’t wear the same shoes every day if you can help it…let the shoes dry out completely between wearing.

I would caution against using Clorox on the skin since it is excessively drying and can cause skin to crack—another opening for bacteria and fungus to take hold. If you have diabetes or poor circulation DO NOT try any remedy without your doctor or nurse practitioner’s direct supervision. Any small injury can lead to amputation…really.

Trying Tea Tree oil or Vicks is not terribly risky unless you are allergic to them. The oral meds have to be taken for a long time—because it takes a long time to kill the mycobacterium—but they are usually effective. They are hard on the liver and a person must be watched closely by their care provider. Which ever treatment you choose, be sure you don’t re-infect with your old shoes or slippers or from the environment.

Help help..does vinegar and warm water work.then adding tto ???

I also notice a lot of people on this blog have ingrown nails along with the toenail fungus. That is a tough situation, what I did in the past when clipping my nails I clipped the ingrown nail like a “V” instead of flat and that prevented the nail from growing out, and evetually I was able to trim out the ingrown part and continue to trim the nail in the shape of a “V”, maybe not so prominet today but same princibal and try using the Tea Tree Oil twice a day for the toenail fungus. The path of least resistence.

For 2 weeks so far I have been soaking my feet in epson salt, vinegar and peroxide every morning. I apply TTO and a paint on fungi liquid also. Although my big toe nails fell off and I am filing any residue and new pink nail is growing back, hurray, it seems that there isn’t much happening to my little toes. I know it has been soon, but does anyone know if the smaller toes take longer to see results?

Take a good hot shower take a soft brush and clean the heck out of your toes.Dry thoroughly, use hair dryer if necessary. Then find a pair of thick clean white socks and sprinkle lavishly -Gold Bond Medicated powder, in the toes of your stocking . Keep applying it when it seems to be disolved, throught the day.Everytime you shower do the same thing.Repeat treatment until it is gone.

Tea Tree Oil twice per day, use a knife to scrape away the bad stuff (don’t go overboard). You will see healthy nail growing in 3 weeks. Keep going until it’s all grown back and a little more

It worked for me. Cheers!

I keep hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle in my shower, to spray shower down after each use. H2O2 is H2O with an extra oxygen molecule- when it’s done cleaning, and the extra molecule leaves, it’s water. Safe. Clean. Cheap.
Just started all yous good advice on my poor hubby’s feet- hoping! Thanks.

I actually DID try urine ! It seemed to help a bit with the fungus, but got to hard to do – maybe it would be easier for a man. but I did notice something amazing. For who knows how long I really didn’t have clearly defined nails on my little toes. After the urine treatment, now I do !!

I did start using tea tree oil less than a month ago, and I definitely see an improvement. I am pretty psyched that if I stay with it will clear up. It’s hard to look at the nails, but i think if you keep cutting away at them to get at the nail bed, that’s all to the good. As for keeping with it, so what if I have to do it forever.

1. Soak feet daily for 1/2 hour with 2 parts warm water 1 part vinegar (i do it while watching TV). 2. Dry feet. 3. File nails down as far as possible. 4. Push back cuticles. 5. Apply Tea tree Oil twice daily. This will work. i had the WORST toenail fungus for the longest time on ALL my toenails and it worked. Period.

Greeting all …
While the suggestions above are well meant, some good some perhaps not so, please remember that you must clean your footwear of the spores of the fungus. If’n you don’t you simply provide a safe haven for the spores.

I recommend a UV-C lamp of about 8 watts power. BUT be careful and do not look into the lamp – what is bad for spores and bacterial is also not *at all* good (very bad) for us humans too. Bye-the-bye UV-A and UV-B are not effective against this gunk.

I had a bad infection for years and the lamp killed off the spores’ “home zone” and with prolonged treatment (Euc Oil and others) I have perfectly clean (but 72 years old) feet.

OH yes! Dry your shoes in the sunshine!