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Fungus on Toe Nail

I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:36:17 GMT

I have had this for a long time, I had a laser treatment a few years ago. Podiatrist said to use Kerisal Nail Fungus and it really has not helped. The nail has broken off and pealed and it hurts. I wonder if anyone has has success with any other treatment? Thank you all

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adidasangel98 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:44:19 GMT

My mom's doctor recommended soaking her feet in a 50/50 mix of warm water and vinegar. It doesn't smell great but seemed to help.

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Carmie — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:41:39 GMT

My husband stepped on my big toe and cracked the nail in half.

I was devastated that this caused a bad fungus infection. It was awful. The nail peeled in layers, was an ugly color of yellow and gray and lifted away from the nail bed.

I cut the nail as short as I could and applied a product called PIGGY PASTE fresh every day and kept the nail short and covered with a cloth bandaid. 24/7. I applied it to the the area where the nail was missing too.

I took about 8 months for the nail to completely grow out, but when it did, my nail was normal....no more ugly fungus and it never came back.

I bought the PIGGY PASTE AND BANDAIDS on Amazon.

I swear it 100% worked...had no bad order, didn't stain or sting.

P.S. I wanted to mention that the paste will not cure the nail that already has the fungus. It will kill the fungus and keep it from infecting the new growth.

I applied the paste and bandaid every day for the full eight months until there was no fungus evidence at all on my skin or nail.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:49:58 GMT

@adidasangel98 Thank you I think I had do so something similar for a nail fungus.

@adidasangel98 wrote:
My mom's doctor recommended soaking her feet in a 50/50 mix of warm water and vinegar. It doesn't smell great but seemed to help.

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Tallgal — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:58:40 GMT

You might want to go back to your podiatrist to see if there is something that can be prescribed to you. Toe nail fungus is hard to get rid of because there are so many toe nail fungi out there. Back in the summer I thought I had toe nail fungus, went to a podiatrist to discover I have a traumatic injury to both toe nails on the big toes. Hope your toe nail heals!

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Mombo1 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:01:12 GMT

@Carmie @I am still oxox I had a similar incident. My granddaughter ran over my big toe with a scooter...cracked the nail and got infected. I used Fungi Cure for months and it helped. It no sooner healed, and the other granddaughter ran over the same toe with a hoverboard. 🤦🏻‍♀️. Once again I got an infection and used the same medicine for months. It is healed, but is still sensitive. I'm going to look for the Piggy Paste....just in case. Plus I think I need to move a little quicker around the kids. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:01:54 GMT

@Tallgal thank you

@Tallgal wrote:
You might want to go back to your podiatrist to see if there is something that can be prescribed to you. Toe nail fungus is hard to get rid of because there are so many toe nail fungi out there. Back in the summer I thought I had toe nail fungus, went to a podiatrist to discover I have a traumatic injury to both toe nails on the big toes. Hope your toe nail heals!

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adidasangel98 — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:17:25 GMT

You are quite welcome, Good luck and I hope you have a lovely day!

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BoopOMatic — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:23:44 GMT

Apple Cider Vinegar

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:32:42 GMT

I think I have also heard of using Vicks on toenails but I might be wrong

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:40:14 GMT

My niece used the Vicks, she applied it faithfully for months, her nail fell off, but when it regrew, the fungus came back.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:12:50 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Thank you and eww.

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
My niece used the Vicks, she applied it faithfully for months, her nail fell off, but when it regrew, the fungus came back.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:57:32 GMT

I would make an appointment with the doctor so it can be taken care of properly.

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tansy — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:36:49 GMT

OMG. Yet another medical issue.

There are RXs for this. My husband uses one.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:04:49 GMT

Good grief. Go back to the podiatrist or to a dermatologist who treats nail conditions. I'm sure there are treatment options.

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evelyner — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:51:18 GMT

I too did the laser treatment years ago. I even bought a gizmo to sanitize all my shoes.
i never lost the nail and it does not hurt. I think it's not as bad as before I'm able to ignore it and polish covers it.

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ruthbe — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:09:49 GMT

I would go to a doctor.

But FYI,,,One of my dear friends is a nurse practioners. I had a nail fungus infection

( I have gel nails)...she said take clorox ..dip a q-tip into the clorox and rub the clorox onto the fungus nail. Do it several times a day. I know it sounds strange and I was nervous but I did it and it worked.

But DO NOT do it on anything that is open..no open sores or open nail.

But I do think you should talk to a doctor or podiatrist first.

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Carolina925 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:11:03 GMT

Spoiler alert: I am NOT in the medical profession at all and those who dislike getting advice on these threads, please scroll on by.

I stubbed my toe on the bedframe 3 years ago and the nail started coming apart from the nail bed. I stopped wearing nail polish immediately and went two summers with bare toenails, which I didn't like but didn't want to add to the problem by covering it with polish.

I tried everything I could find and yesterday I finally cleaned out my closet and threw away six different items, Kerasal being one of them that did nothing. Keep in mind that the nail will have to totally grow out, I don't believe anything will reattach the nail. l

A friend recommended Tolnaftate 1%, an antifungal cream. I applied to the nail top and around the edges, trying to get some underneath without lifting it. I used it twice a day for about 3 months, cutting the nail as it grew. I finally realized it had completely healed the nail from separating. The cream says it's for athlete's foot so I was wary but IT WORKS!

Vinegar, epsom salts, and peroxide soaks wouldn't do any harm but they didn't do anything for me to heal the separation. Vicks didn't work but I have put it on my feet when I get ready for bed, put socks on top, and my scaly feet have smoothed out. I only do this about once every few weeks because I don't care to sleep with socks.

Good luck, but please try the tolnaftate.

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manny2 — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:26:26 GMT

Don’t use home remedies. Go back to the podiatrist or even your regular doctor. They can prescribe something that will work.

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amyb — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:19:58 GMT

Ugh, I've had one I can't get rid of for about 10 years now!

Have tried all the over the counter suggestions...vinegar, Listerine, Vicks etc, to no avail.

Have been prescribed 3 prescription topicals, to no avail...including Jublia, which is $100 for a small .25 oz type bottle, with insurance, and $800 for a bigger bottle! Used that all last year, nothing.

Always had shied away from taking a Lamisol pill, due to liver concerns, and pros and cons talked about "out there." But this year, I think I'm going to ask the podiatrist to prescribe it while watching and testing for any liver changes..my doc seems ok with that. Still a bit concerned, but bf used this for only two weeks then stopped and he had more than one toe affected...went away in 2 wks, no problem since.

Mostly...I miss getting pedicures because of it!! Last one I had was in 2019. Sometimes it looked like it was mostly gone, (then I could get a pedicure), then it'd come back! I'm sick of it.