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uppityperson

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12. Is it actually fungus or from an injury? Get a scraping and culture done by a

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 12:49 PM

12 hrs ago

Podiatrist to determine if it is fungus and what it's sensitive to. People often think "fungus" when it's not. I was a foot care nurse for the last 5 yrs and this is a common thing. Get a correct diagnosis first, them you can develop a proper treatment.

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Ugh! Toenail fungus. Trying to get rid of it. Using anti-fungal topical medication to get rid of it. [View all] CTyankee 13 hrs ago OP

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Topical treatments don't work. Aristus 13 hrs ago #3

Can I get the baseline liver function test in a dr.'s office? CTyankee 13 hrs ago #6

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Dab some Tea Tree Oil on it several times a day. no_hypocrisy 12 hrs ago #9

where can I get Tea Tree Oil? CTyankee 12 hrs ago #10

Gave you some options. I go to Vitamin Shoppe stores and online. no_hypocrisy 12 hrs ago #11

Is it actually fungus or from an injury? Get a scraping and culture done by a uppityperson 12 hrs ago #12

Yes. I will consult with my new PCP when I see her next month. CTyankee 12 hrs ago #13

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