Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

March 16, 2025

Thick Toenails: Treatments and Home Remedies

Over-the-Counter Treatment Options

A person sitting on a bed applies anti-fungal polish to their toenails, emphasizing personal foot care and grooming
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Over-the-counter treatments have mixed results. Anti-fungal creams, ointments, and polishes containing ingredients like undecylenic acid or Tolnaftate might help mild fungal infections, but they require consistent application for months. Urea-based creams are particularly effective for softening thick nails. They break down the connections between nail cells, making thick nails more manageable.