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GuideFungal nail treatment: the complete guide
Every route for treating a fungal nail infection, from the pharmacy to your GP, with honest timelines and what stops it coming back.
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TreatmentThe best fungal nail treatment: what works
An honest look at what actually works for a fungal nail, from the pharmacy to your GP, plus five everyday tips to stop it coming back.
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TreatmentFungal nail treatment without tablets: all options
Nail lacquers, photodynamic therapy, laser and more: every way to tackle a fungal nail without tablets, and what each one can and can’t do.
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Home remediesFungal nail home remedies: what works, what doesn’t
From vinegar to Vicks VapoRub: an honest look at the most popular fungal nail home remedies, and when it’s time for something else.
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Home remediesVicks VapoRub for fungal nails: fact or fiction?
Rub Vicks on a fungal nail and it clears up? What’s in it, what the one small study found, and why a thick rub struggles to reach the fungus.
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Home remediesTea tree oil for fungal nails: does it work?
Tea tree oil has more research behind it than most home remedies. What the studies show, how to use it safely, and where it falls short.
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ContagionIs a fungal nail infection contagious?
Yes, but not the way most people think. How nail fungus really spreads, where the risks are and how to keep it from spreading at home.
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Recognising itFungal nail symptoms: how to spot it early
Discolouration, thickening, crumbling: the three early signs of a fungal nail, and how to tell when it’s time to do something about it.
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Home remediesVinegar for fungal nails: does it really work?
Apple cider or white vinegar, soaks and how long to try: what vinegar can and can’t do for a fungal nail, and how to use it safely.
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