We've discussed toenail fungus here before, and we have heard from many readers about their own preferred home remedies. These include daubing the affected nails with Vicks VapoRub and with tea ...

First Posted: 5/3/2011 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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I tried the Vicks VapoRub therapy for toenail fungus and am eager to endorse it. I have had a problem for 15 years. Since using the Vicks twice a day, the improvement has been ...

Dear Dr. Gott: A columnist in my local paper claimed that you had endorsed Vicks VapoRub for treatment of nail fungus.

VapoRub For Toenail Fungus = Yes A small study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine tested whether VapoRub had a positive effect on those with toenail fungus.

Two popular remedies are water-diluted vinegar foot soaks and applications of Vicks VapoRub. Details of use are up to you since neither treatment comes with instructions for treating toenail fungus.

A: We first heard about using Vicks VapoRub topically for toenail fungus over 20 years ago. A professional foot-care nurse reported that she used this old-fashioned herbal ointment on her patients ...

Ask the Doctors: A column about toenail fungus has brought a bumper crop of mail, with many of you sharing home remedies that aren't harmful.

Tip: Repurpose an old toothbrush to work the product into the nooks and crannies under and around your toenails once daily. How to get rid of toenail fungus with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide ...