As a pharmacist myself, I'm going to agree with your Hubby and Friend that the only cure for fungal nail infections is oral antifungals. Another option besides Lamasil, and potentially less toxic, is Sporanox. You have to take it for a minimum of 3 months and be followed carefully by your MD. We use it alot in my cancer patients to prevent and treat bad fungal infections they can get from being immunosuppressed. Another non-systemic treatment option for mild to moderate fungus infection is a paint-on medication called Penlac. You basically paint it on the daily, but you need to follow up with your doctor frequently to have the unattached nail (infected parts) removed. It can take almost a year to really cure the fungus. Just another option for those who don't want to take medications orally.

Hope that helps some!!

Starla