The organisms that cause toenail fungus infections thrive in environments that are moist and warm. When these organisms affect the toes, toenail fungus will develop. Toenail fungus can take an extremely long time to treat. In fact, it can take anywhere between 9 to 18 months to completely cure the infection.
There are several over the counter medications for toenail fungus. However, diabetics and people who have other serious health conditions should check with their physician before using any over-the-counter treatment. Below are some of the over the counter meds for toenail fungus that can be used for treatment:
Clotrimazole
The brand name for this medication is FungiCure Intensive Anti-Fungal Treatment. This medication is to be used twice a day. You want to make sure that you wear cloves or use an applicator when you applying the treatment. Clotrimazole is only intended for external use.
Miconazole
The brand names for this medication are Clearly Confident AF Cream and Humco Miranel AF Anti-Fungal Treatment. This medication should be applied twice a day, and it is only intended for external use. Pregnant or nursing women and children who are under the age of two should not use this medication.
Tolnaftate
The brand names for this medication are Pro Clearz solutions and Mycocide NS. This medication works by inhibiting fungus growth. You will need to use this medication twice a day, and it is only intended for external use.
Tea Tree Oil
This is a herbal medication that can be used to treat toenail fungus. Many people believe that this medication is effective for alleviating toenail fungus, but the effectiveness has not been evaluated by the Food And Drug Administration. You should consult with your doctor before you use tea tree oil because it could possibly interact with certain medications. Zetaclear and Flexitol Maximum Strength Anti-fungal Nail Fungus Liquid are two of the products that contain tea tree oil.
How We Can Help
Again, toenail infections can be a recurring problem. That is why you want to consider getting laser treatment. Laser treatment for toenail fungus is the most reliable and effective way for getting rid of toenail fungus. Not only is it safe and effective, but it has no side effects. Call us at (713) 570-6157 to learn more about laser treatment or to schedule a free consultation.
