Dear Dr. Gott: I am nearing 69 years of age and have been fighting nail fungus for many years. In the past, I was on two treatments that my doctors tell me can cause kidney problems if I were to start ...

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 month course of an ...

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: I am a podiatrist whose primary concern is the welfare of my patients. Thus, on your advice, I eagerly suggested Vicks VapoRub to several patients with toenail fungus. The results were ...

Don’t let summer be a flop because of toenail fungus. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist near Denver, is sharing two home remedies for the common but mortifying occurrence of mold under ...

Q. I am a 51-year-old physician who had some toenail fungus on a third of my great toenail. It had been gradually worsening during the previous two years, but I did not want to take Lamisil orally for ...

Sandal season is in full swing, but damp environments, pool decks and locker rooms may leave your feet looking a little worse for wear. And when your toenails are brittle, discolored or warped, the ...

Toenail fungus is one of those conditions people whisper about—as if it’s a personal failure instead of an incredibly common, treatable issue. It shows up slowly: a yellow tint, thickening, a change ...

Nail fungus is sneaky and stubborn. It can be hidden in bowling shoes, your gym’s sauna, or your community pool. If you spend a lot of time in and around water, it might slowly develop. Once you have ...

San Antonio residents can wear sandals nine months out of the year without getting a second look, so their toes had better be presentable. Unfortunately, the city's weather also makes for ideal ...