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[TheFountain]

So I was given a prescription for a very expensive fungal polish, I believe it was penlac but I do not wish to pay out of pocket for this.

 

I have some yellowing of three toes on one of my feet, which has been like that approximately 5 years. 

 

In my search for alternative (homeopathic) remedies for this issue I have fumbled into something called Fungi fix, which contains isopropyl alcohol and Thymol, the chemical name for Thyme. 

 

I am using this twice a day as a polish on my nails, already noticing a slight difference after two weeks. 

 

But are there any potentially hazardous side effects of thymol if it seeps into my skin? I am not sure what the exact concentration is so I cannot say what the dose is I am getting but many people swear by its effectiveness in curing nail fungus within months. 

 

Also, what are some other alternative/homeopathic cures for this problem? 

[shp5]

http://shop.owndoc.c...-pg1-cid45.html

 

I don't know more about this than the site says, but at least their customer service was good when I ordered my c60 there.

 

As for nail fungi: They are hardy, hardy little pests. After trying a lot of alternatives, I got rid of mine (on the small toe) only after a 2 month course of oral terbinafin. today I would probably not do this again, but I don't think that the alternative/traditional treatments will help.

Maybe you can find some topical cheap Terbinafine, Fluconazol, Itraconazol etc. It doesn't have to be (expensive) nail polish IMHO, if you roughen up the nail with a file before application. They should all be lipophilic enough to penetrate.

Edited by shp5, 23 November 2014 - 03:00 PM.

[adak]

I used neem tea 3 times a day. for a month.

The nail fungus disappeared.  ( side effect)

[FrankEd]

Are there any REALLY alternatives to cure toe nail fungus BESIDES oral medication? Many people have liver problems and aren´t able to tolerate terbinafine, fluconazole and others.

 

I read that laser beam have a very low level of cure at all.

 

Wish to have an answer to that.

 

[TheFountain]

I used neem tea 3 times a day. for a month.

The nail fungus disappeared.  ( side effect)

 

Neem tea? 

[TheFountain]

Side note.

 

I heard resting the feet in a bed of water and vinegar for 20 minutes a day is suppose to yield results. 

 

I am considering it. 

[niner]

There are some new topical drugs that are supposed to work, but if you think penlac is expensive, these new ones will take your breath away.  The insane cost suggests to me that they actually work, since alternative treatments are expensive (IR Laser) and/or don't work very well if at all.  Sorry, but I don't have the names of the new pharmaceuticals on hand.  From a Cochrane Review on fungal infections of the skin and nails of the foot:

 

 

Evidence for the management of topical treatments for management of dermatophyte infections of the toenails was sparser and the studies are small. There was some evidence that ciclopiroxolamine and butenafine are both effective but they both needed to be applied daily for prolonged periods (at least one year).

[The Immortalist]

Rip your nails out and use a strong antiseptic and fungicide everyday? 

[shp5]

since I had to cancel an oral course of terbinafine due to skin problems I'm gonna try it with Lugols in DMSO. Will report back here.

[RWhigham]

Dip or soak feet in white vinegar frequently--especially always after they have gotten wet. Fungus loves water. Avoid getting feet wet except with vinegar. Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and spray it on often (every time you pee for example). Easiest if you can wear sandals.

[Harkijn]

I rub tea tree oil on it daily and keep the nail short. After some weeks the fungus gets visibly smaller and after two months it's gone.

[MidwestGreg]

People have been using providine iodine in various formulations with some success. Iodine can be found in a non-staining formulation. 1% - 7.5% iodine solutions, with/without DSMO, drilling holes in the nail, etc. have been used. It seems like it takes quite a few months to cure. Way back in the day, I heard of people soaking their toes in anti-freeze to kill the fungus. I don’t know if that is still applicable as the anti-freeze formula has changed over the years. Some links: https://www.ncbi.nlm...les/PMC4599634/ https://moldsafesolutions.com/iodine/ https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/fighting-nail-fungus-with-otc-solutions

[shp5]

since I had to cancel an oral course of terbinafine due to skin problems I'm gonna try it with Lugols in DMSO. Will report back here.

 

the staining is really irritating and the nail does not seem to get better. could not find additive-free non staining iodine solution or any guide on how to make one. adding vitamin c would work, no idea though if this would affect antifungal properties.

 

Switched to 20% tea-trea - 20% Urea - 60% DMSO. The urea dissolves the infected nail very effectively, I must say.

Edited by shp5, 14 May 2020 - 07:06 PM.

[Drumchops]

Colloidal Silver gel maybe? Seems to be working for me, but I just started using it.