Urine does not cure toenail fungus.
In fact using urine on toenail fungus could make the toenail fungus worse.
The fastest way to eliminate the infection is through toenail laser treatment.
Laser nail therapy specifically targets the microorganisms under your nail while leaving the keratin intact.
In just a few treatments, the infection can be entirely eliminated.
Oral antifungal drugs and medicines drugs are often the first choice to treat and get rid of toenail fungus because they clear the infection more quickly than do topical drugs.
Options include terbinafine (Lamisil) and itraconazole (Sporanox).
These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part.
Fungal nail infections are caused by various fungal organisms (fungi).
The most common cause is a type of fungus called dermatophyte.
Yeast and molds also can cause nail infections.
Fungal nail infection can develop in people at any age, but it's more common in older adults.
Fungal nail infections can be difficult to cure, and they typically don't go away without antifungal treatment.
The best treatment for a fungal nail infection is usually prescription antifungal pills taken by mouth.
In severe cases, a doctor might remove the nail completely.
If you have toenail fungus and it goes untreated, you may experience: Pain in your feet and toes due to thickened, distorted toenails.
Spread of the fungus to your skin, causing athlete's foot.
Infection of the surrounding areas, causing cracked skin, and increasing bacterial spread.
Many types of toenail fungi are quite contagious.
An infected person can spread the fungus to someone else through direct contact.
You can also get toenail fungus by touching an infected surface.
It can take between 6 and 18 months for the appearance of the affected nail to return to normal, and in some cases the nail may not look the same as before the infection.
The stages of toenail fungus include.
Nail color changes. If your nail turns white and chalky or yellow, it's not a good sign.
Nail position changes. If your nail starts to curl downward or upward, it's time to be concerned.
Nail texture changes.
Nail smell changes.
Nail sensation changes.