Q: A while back, you wrote about the best ways to get rid of toenail fungus. You mentioned Vicks VapoRub as a home remedy, but did not recommend it. Why not? A: While a 3-4 month course of an ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am nearing 69 years of age and have been fighting nail fungus for many years. In the past, I was on two treatments that my doctors tell me can cause kidney problems if I were to start ...

In this video, a board-certified dermatologist explains the causes of thickened, yellow, crusty nails due to toenail fungus and outlines various treatment options. The video covers both at-home ...

Dear Dr. Gott: A columnist in my local paper claimed that you had endorsed Vicks VapoRub for treatment of nail fungus. She thought that the thymol found in the petroleum jelly was the answer. Several ...

Sandal season is in full swing, but damp environments, pool decks and locker rooms may leave your feet looking a little worse for wear. And when your toenails are brittle, discolored or warped, the ...

DEAR READER: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fungi love warm, damp environments, and the space inside our shoes provides the perfect ...

Q. I am a 51-year-old physician who had some toenail fungus on a third of my great toenail. It had been gradually worsening during the previous two years, but I did not want to take Lamisil orally for ...

Nail fungus is sneaky and stubborn. It can be hidden in bowling shoes, your gym’s sauna, or your community pool. If you spend a lot of time in and around water, it might slowly develop. Once you have ...

Nailed it? Nail fungus is a frustratingly common ailment — about 10% of people are expected to get it at some point in their lives — and it can be tough to address because medications have to ...

Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This pesky infection can cause your nails to thicken, discolor, and even crumble, leading ...

San Antonio residents can wear sandals nine months out of the year without getting a second look, so their toes had better be presentable. Unfortunately, the city's weather also makes for ideal ...