23 User Reviews
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I've had calloused skin around my toenails for many months and saw a dermatologist and my primary care doctor (twice), and it was at the second visit with my primary care doctor that she said I had athlete's foot. I had no itching or flaking of skin...just thick skin around several toes and some redness. I used terbinafine as prescribed for several weeks, and the redness cleared up, but the calloused skin did not. Eventually, the fungus spread to four toes, and after treating those four toes with prescription nail polish for six months, the fungus spread to all toenails! Very frustrating!
I decided to try soaking in ACV (apple cider vinegar) 20-30 minutes, twice daily for several weeks, and that helped soften and loosen the calloused skin, but did not affect the toenail fungus. I then tried soaking my feet in 50/50 ACV and hydrogen peroxide 20-30 minutes, twice daily, for two weeks, and I was seeing improvement in my toenails, but I had to stop because of chemical burns on my skin. I then prayed earnestly for help, and praise God I received it! I sat in the sun and sprayed hydrogen peroxide on my toes and let it dry (5 mins or less to dry), then sprayed again and let it dry. I continued doing this for 45 minutes or so, and noticed small areas of my toenails were changing from yellow to pink in color. I did this for three consecutive days, with some improvement each day. However, I decided to try coconut oil because I needed to wear socks and shoes and had read on this website that coconut oil could be applied to the toes and covered with socks. For the past 8 days I've done the following:
- wash feet with liquid soap and scrub around toenails with a dedicated toothbrush wearing disposable gloves to protect fingernails
- dry feet and toenails thoroughly using paper towels
- apply coconut oil liberally to toes, rubbing it around toenails and all over foot, top and bottom, because I still have calloused heels. I put on clean cotton socks and shoes. I do this in the morning and again mid-afternoon (changing socks) if possible. I repeat at night and wear clean socks to bed.
- wash athletic shoes in washing machine and dry in the sun - every 4 to 6 weeks. Spray with disinfectant after each wearing & dry overnight. I have been using Lysol spray but have ordered isopropyl alcohol spray on Amazon for future use.
- spray sandals with hydrogen peroxide after each wearing and dry in the sun or overnight
The fungus has diminished very quickly, and I estimate it is reduced by 70%. Just amazing! This has been very encouraging, and I hope this helps others. I really appreciate this website and folks' willingness to take the time to share their success stories. Praise to God!
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Coconut oil did not help my toe fungus infection. In fact I felt it exacerbated the problem.
Coconut Oil
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After washing and drying your feet, apply liberally, 2 to 3 times a day, with a pair if cotton socks. You will see definite results in less than 10 days. The infected area will start to feel hard and the dead skin will eventually peel off.
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(Buena Vista, Co)
01/31/2017
I am very glad I read this. I have bad toenail fungus for years. I read about coconut oil for toenail fungus, but wasn't sure how to go about applying it.
I started last month ( December, 2016).
To put my clean sock inside out over my hand, because I didn't want to touch my fungus nails with my fingers. Then I would dip the clean sock into my jar of coconut oil. ( the toe section ) And rub that on my toes, top, and try to get underneath the nail. I am glad I read this, I will try the toothbrush method. It sounds more effective than what I was doing. Thank you.
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(New Zealand)
10/19/2016
Hi Kais, Your experience was interesting. I have persisted with Tea Tree Oil for the same problem as yours and did so consistently every night before bed time for three months. It worked only after three months. What I should have done all along was to MAKE SURE that the little crevices on either side of the big toes, where the nail meets the flesh, got a proper drying after showering every time and used a separate towel solely for that purpose.. It's all very well to do what Mummy told you to do all those years ago and "Remember to dry between your toes Darling! " but she should have cautioned you to dry around the nails also I reckon. Fungus is so difficult to fix and seemingly takes forever. An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure as Grandpa used to say. In addition, a dedicated tooth brush (preferably not the one you use for teeth cleaning! ) could be gainfully employed to work those (soft) bristles into those hard to reach cracks and clean them out as the fungus loosens its grip. A bit of Bicarb. would not go amiss too I reckon. I should mention that I also do Coconut Oil Pulling and ingesting, so that may have helped too. However, the Tea Tree Oil came up trumps once again in this instance. Hurray!
Cheers, Michael
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I had not heard anything about coconut oil regarding toenail fungus but I had heard about that it had some effect on fungus and I had used coconut oil in my scalp for some years because of dandruff and that seemed to be the only thing that worked.
I thought I had discovered something totally new with the coconut oil ;) that people did not know about. Why had nobody told me about this?
I started my treatment by cutting my nails as short as I could, all parts that were loose, then I took a new toothbrush (soft and dense type), brushed coconut oil over the nail and nailbed, every morning and evening. I think it was only about a week that I could see differense; the thick part under my nail was diminishing. Now its 5-6 months since I started with the coconut oil and my nails are without fungus plus they are smooth!
(Texas)
05/31/2021
What brand of coconut oil? I'm desperate... I have never ever had anything like this on my toes. My Dr. wants me to take the medication you mentioned. I would rather go the natural route. Thank you for any and all info you can give me. I have prayed about the right thing to do. I do not want it to get out of control. I have almost given up and took the meds but I'm afraid of side effects. ✝️💕
(NM)
04/28/2023
Kim, Use organic, unfiltered, cold pressed coconut oil. You can buy it at Walmart. Deb
(seattle)
04/29/2023
Hello,
EmuaidMax has been the most effective remedy for my nail fungus and works quickly. You must apply to very clean nails x2/day. You only need a little amount and it is only activated when you rub it into the nail bed and surrounding tissues VERY WELL. Of course, constantly remove dead tissue, clip nails short, etc... Important to continue with treatment for another month after it appears to clear up. Treat shoes and socks for fungus. Eat anti fungal diet, take quality probiotics.
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Side note: When I feel a sore throat coming on I will swish around a teaspoon of coconut oil in my mouth twice a day for 5-10 minutes. Each time no sore throat has developed, and my husband who has the same symptoms doesn't believe in the treatment so has refused and gets a full blown sore throat and cold, while I have no other symptoms.
Coconut Oil
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I began using coconut oil in my food and on my skin for health reasons about 3 years ago, but just this past week, I read that it was also beneficial for nail fungus and decided to give it a try. Lo and behold, after only three days of use - morning and night, I can't believe that the color has begun to come back to my nail! I was so surprised that I decided to take a picture of the nail so that I could show its progress and put it on YouTube. I wish I had taken a picture the first night because no one would believe what it looked like just 3 days ago. Obviously I have a long way to go. The hard calcification under the nail is still there, but for only three days use, I didn't really expect it to. I also didn't expect that the color would have begun to return either. What a blessing and pleasant surprise.
(West Virginia)
02/08/2016
I'm questioning the coconut oil healing finger and toenail fungus? My son has nail fungus on his finger and toenails he has it really bad..How long do you think it will take the coconut oil to heal the fungus if he was to put it on his nails and take a couple tablespoons a day..I believe in oils I have been doing Essential Oils and coconut oil for about 6 months now and I also defuse the oils for different things...Love my oils and I dilute them with coconut oil.
(Chicago)
03/09/2016
Did you apply directly to the nail or took it orally? Or both?
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My procedure was as follows: I first cleaned the affected area thoroughly with cuticle scissors, careful to remove absolutely every bit of affected nail and tissue that I could; I did this on a regular basis. In the mornings, I put a little dab of unrefined organic coconut oil on the affected area and covered it with a flexible fabric bandaid so that the area could breathe while keeping the oil in place. In the evenings, before bed, I rubbed a little oil into the affected area and did not apply a bandaid. I don't know how long it took to clear up but it wasn't very long, maybe a couple of weeks. Amazing!
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(Melbourne, Fl)
06/08/2015
Do you have to continue to use it forever to keep it gone?
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(Mississippi)
04/29/2016
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Toes were black now are clearing. 1 month of coconut on toes.
(Dayton, Oh)
08/07/2016
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Thank so much for this post on coconut oil!! I used to polish my toe nails all the time, mostly because of the yellow discoloration. I decided to go au natural, remove the polish and get rid of the yellow staining once and for all. I ran across this post thread and I gotta tell you, I am a believer! I've been using organic virgin coconut oil (unrefined) on my toe nails for two days and wow what an improvement! The yellow has faded by about 50 percent. The best part is that it is good for you (unless you're allergic to coconut, then maybe avoid it). I gotta say, I'm impressed. Thank you so much for writing this post.
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