DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 64-year-old female with toenail fungus. I am sure I got it from trying on a pair of shoes without wearing socks or nylons about two years ago. Initially I went to my family doctor, who dismissed it as cosmetic and chose not to give me any treatment.
I have since tried over-the-counter treatments applied to the nail and skin around the nail and home remedies including vinegar soaks and iodine application. All have had some initial success, but then the effects seem to level off and the fungus remains.
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