<s>[INST] Im 40 year old male about 175 pounds and I dont have diabetes or any other health problem that Im aware of.Ive had toenail fungus on right toe for about two years now.  About two months ago, I started soaking it bleach/water for about 30 min a day.  The appearance has changed dramatically.  Now the skin around the nail is red and scabby and about two days ago I can see a clear liquid coming from where the nail and the skin meet.  I also have a slight fever. I dont have any money to see a doctor, is there something I can do without seeking medical help, to see if it will go away on its own. [/INST] Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Seems to be a case of fungal infection worsened by secondary bacterial infection leading on to pain and swelling. I would advise to maintain strict control of blood sugar which is the most likely cause for recurrent fungal infection I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to take an oral antibiotic for a week to resolve the secondary bacterial infection followed by application of a topical antifungal cream either terminate or clotrimazole twice daily for a month. An oral antifungal is often required in case of recurrent fungal infections. My choice of Chat Doctor. An antifungal dusting powder also helps to prevent recurrences once the infection is cured. An oral antihistamine once daily would help you deal with the itching associated with fungal infection. Thank you. </s>