DEAR HELOISE: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

DEAR HELOISE: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I’ve never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

Dear Heloise: While looking for colorless iodine, I came across your column. I've never heard that iodine strengthens nails, but I will tell you from a lifetime of use, it can kill nail fungus ...

Dear Dr. Gott: In a recent column, you referred to two possible cures for toenail fungus other than menthol salve. One was an over-the-counter product, and the other was a soaking agent. Could you ...

Nail fungus — known by the scientific name of onychomycosis — is a fungal infection of the nail. It can occur on the toenail or fingernail but is most common on the toes. It causes whitening and ...

If your favorite sandals are sitting in the closet because of unsightly thick and yellow nails, you might be wondering how to know if toenail fungus is dying already. It turns out getting rid of this ...

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 ...

Take a quick look at your toenails. If they're thick, yellowed or flaky, you might be among the 50 percent of Americans who have toenail fungus but don't realize it. A fungal nail infection is caused ...

Q. For more than 20 years, I was plagued with dry, flaky skin on the side of my nose and behind my earlobes. I went to several doctors, including dermatologists. We tried various salves, to no avail.

Signs that your toenail fungus is dying include reduced discoloration, the nail texture returning to normal, and fresh, healthy nail growth. Toenail fungus (onychomycosis) infections are typically ...

Laser treatment may help some people address toenail fungus infection, but more research is needed to assess its effectiveness. It may help stop fungal growth and help the infection clear. Fungal nail ...