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.
