Q. I have had toenail fungus for more than 37 years. I started using a light sprinkle of foot powder containing cornstarch with zinc in my shoes and socks when I go for my daily walk. This week I noticed that my toenail fungus is gone. This cure took about 30 days and was inexpensive.
A. Thanks for letting us know about your success. While the commercial formula you used was cost effective, some people make their own foot powder with equal parts cornstarch, baking powder and zinc oxide. Those who would prefer a ready-made product will find one under Dr. Scholl’s or Mexsana brand names.
There are also a number of other ways to treat nail fungus. Many people find that soaking the nails in Listerine, diluted white vinegar, or a combination of the two can overcome the fungus and restore the nails to normal. Others prefer applications of hydrogen peroxide or tea tree oil. Even Vicks VapoRub has been used with success. You can learn more about these in our Guide to Hair and Nail Care.
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