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See your doctor for treatment recommendations. Take oral antifungal medication for the most effective approach. Use medicated nail polish for a more gradual solution. Use a medicated topical cream if you have thin nails. Apply easy home remedies.

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Toenail fungus can look like other conditions such as psoriasis. A doctor will run tests and determine what is causing the fungus and the best way to treat it. There are several different treatments for fungal infections. Your doctor will determine which is the best course of action for you. Oral antifungal medication is often the best way to go as it seems to be more effective than topical creams. The medication will allow a new nail to grow fungus free, replacing your old nail. The process could take a few months, sometimes up to four. There are some side effects that come with anti fungal medication, such as skin rash or liver damage. These drugs are not recommended if you have liver damage or congestive heart failure. Coat your nails with the medicated polish once a day for a week. At the end of the week, clean your nails with alcohol and a cotton ball. This medication could take up to a year to be fully effective. After soaking your nails in hot water, apply the topical cream to the afflicted areas. Topical creams work best against a thin nail. Use a nonprescription lotion containing urea on the surface of your nails to thin the nail. This allows the cream to penetrate the inside of your nail easier and will help to fight the fungal infection for effectively. Tea tree oil or coconut oil both contain antifungal properties. Use these readily available home remedies to help fight your fungal infection.