Bleach isn’t a good method for treating or preventing toenail fungus. Bleach can burn the skin and shouldn’t be applied (even in highly diluted amounts) unless a doctor recommends it.

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 by the overgrowth of a fungus ...

“A dermatologist told me to soak my nails in diluted bleach (diluted enough that it doesn’t burn). I did, 30 minutes every night. I finally got rid of the fungus after several months.

For nails stained from too many coats of red, the cosmo mix is a good bet; its lime garnish does double duty as a nail bleach, while the cranberry oil softens and smooths.

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 ...