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Fazing Out Fingernail Fungus

Newspaper Columns, Pharmacy Q&A July 4, 2008

Fazing Out Fingernail Fungus Q. You often write about toenail fungus, but I want to know how to get rid of fingernail fungus. I have it in both thumbnails.      

A. There are many inexpensive home remedies that might help. None works for everyone, but readers have sent testimonials like this one:

“My doctor told me I had a bad case of toenail fungus. I got a bowl and a bottle of Listerine and soaked my toes in the Listerine every morning while doing my hair. (That took about 5 minutes.) My nails cleared up in 3 months.

“My husband also used it. He soaked his nails while watching TV. This has been a great cure and does not cost a lot.”

We discuss Listerine, vinegar, cornmeal, hydrogen peroxide and other home remedies for nail fungus in our brand-new Guide to Hair and Nail Care.

If home remedies don’t work, your doctor can prescribe medications such as Lamisil, Sporanox or Penlac.

Tags: Fungus, Lamisil, Listerine, Penlac, Sporanox, Vinegar

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist. Teresa Graedon holds a doctorate in medical anthropology and is a nutrition expert. Their syndicated radio show can be heard on public radio. In their column, Joe and Teresa Graedon answer letters from readers. Write to them in care of this newspaper or e-mail them via their Web site: www.PeoplesPharmacy.com.

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