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Q. I successfully treated my nail fungus with topically applied tea tree oil. I saw improvement in only a few days and had complete results in about two weeks.
It then took time for the damaged area to grow back without fungus. The treated nails are not discolored or deformed. I had already tried several over-the-counter formulations with no improvement. I was considering prescribed pharmaceuticals, but they take months and have side effects. This worked for me.
A. Tea tree oil comes from an Australian tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, that has long been recognized as valuable for treating skin problems. The oil has antifungal activity, but some people are allergic to it.
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Some years ago I had a bad case of fungus on a big toe. It turned thick and yellow and really looked bad. I finally stopped putting nail polish on all of my toe nails, and within a short time the problem had cleared up and the toe has looked good ever since.
I have been fighting toe nail fungus for months. It got so bad I could hardly walk. What a blessing to hear about Tea Tree Oil. I have used it for years but never dreamed it would work for fungus. Thank you.
I'm wondering if you are referring to finger nails or toenails as it is not mentioned in your comment. The picture is of fingernails, but I've only heard of toenail fungus.
2 weeks? It would be helpful to know how strong the fungus was and for how long the fungus was on the nails. For me, I feel some doubt as to the correctness of this statement as well as giving potential false hope to others who might quit treatment too soon if not seeing immediate success. Maybe it was not fungus at all. Does People's Pharmacy have other folks indicating that tea tree oil works that fast, or would this be the exception rather than the norm based on previous comments?
Exactly how is this applied? Do you dip your fingers in the oil, or do you use a brush like one found in a nail polish bottle, or do you use a cotton swab? Do you use under the nails or on top or both?
Would People's Pharmacy provide a follow up in a few months on the outcome of anyone else's trying this? I'm a little hesitant to try this remedy based on only one person's experience.
this is regarding iodine for nail fungus. does clear do the same as tincture of iodine? I am anxious to try this on my toes.
I know many want to be skeptical and I too would love to hear the People's Pharmacy's take on this treatment. I wanted to add that if you do an internet search (or go to the library) you'll find lots of info out there about the properties of tea tree oil, namely antibacterial and anti-fungal. [See Nenoff P, Haustein UF, Brandt W (1996). "Antifungal activity of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil) against pathogenic fungi in vitro". Skin Pharmacol.]
Most instructions say to apply a few drops to the affected area daily, however, like with any essential oils, some people may be sensitive to it. I'm assuming the original post refers to a milder case of toenail fungus since it cleared up so fast. Also, the fungus can infect your finger nails, but since they aren't usually bundled up in moist, dark socks/shoes, it's less likely to occur there (think about your basement's climate, then think about your attic).
I'm willing to give this natural remedy a try. My toenail has had fungus for a year with no over-the-counter remedy working--what's another few weeks/months after all? I am NOT willing to take oral medication with side effects!
When using tea tree oil for toenail fungus, how do you do it? After applying the oil to the nail, do you cover it with a bandaid? Use a toe "condom?"
I have one toenail that has become very hard and curved sharply inward. I asked my dermatologist, and she referred to it as "pinch toe". She said that it was not a fungus, and that not much could be done, but she barely glanced at my toe. Are there any home remedies to try? Has anyone else heard of this problem? Should I see a podiatrist?