Fungal nail infection

Toenail fungus is an infection that gets in through cracks in your nail or cuts in your skin. It can make your toenail change color or get thicker. It can also hurt. Because toes are often warm and damp, fungus grows well there. Different kinds of fungi and sometimes yeast affect different parts of the nail. Left untreated, an infection could spread to other toenails, skin, or even your fingernails.
Some know home remedies are as follows;
1.Apple cider vinegar
2.Baking soda
3.Vinegar
4.Tea tree oil
5.Oregano oil

To get the effective and fast result you can also try toenail fungus removal cream, this antifungal formula can easily remove fungus from the nail. Through this you can make your nails healthy and infection free without taking more time.
For more details : www.curetoenailfungus.info/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-toenail-fungus-top-5-home-remedies

Don't waste your money. My chiropodist friend told me you might as well soak your toenails in vinegar as the active ingredient in most of these "miracle cures" is acetic acid.

Tried the Boots paint on one for about £19 last years worked a treat - stopped the fungus growing so it could be cut off with the nail as it grew on my big toe.

Toenail fungus infection can be a serious issue if left untreated for long time, toenail fungus can cause cracking, splitting and even complete loss of the toenail. The good news is that toenail fungus is curable and can be treated inexpensively. There are various natural home remedies through which you can easily cure the toenail infection in one or two months. Follow the mentioned tips carefully and be regular within few days you will see the result.

For more information:
www.fungus-treatment.jimdo.com

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dont worry unduly as the chemicals in the base coat act as steriliser so cross infection not very likely, more likely to come from towels, therapist not washing hands thoroughly between clients, and not sterilising scissors etc or using new emery boards, I use fresh one for each client, but sadly they do not in large salons.

I'm in the process of treating one of my toenails with Curanail, it seems to be working, but doesn't it take an age. I had investigated having laser treatment on the nail but the £100 that they quoted seemed extravagant. nansypansy made me stop and think when she mentioned a salon using the same basecoat on every customer. I had never thought of that as a means of cross-infection

Onychomycosis is the fungal infection which can be treated by special paint for 9 - 12 months or more effectively with oral medication, but there are side affects to that.

Onychrogryphosis - thickening of toe nails can also be present, this can be unsightly but is not infectionl, sometimes need specialist treatment.

Oh dear will have to wait nearly year for my big toe to grow out!!!

think I have a mixture of both conditions!!

Onychomycosis takes quite a long time to clear up - six months in my case,
using an anti-fungal cream (the type they sell for athlete's foot).

Once gone, it never came back...

nansy pansy I am a Beautician and massage therapist, my tools ie scissors, cuticle pushers etc are kept in sterilising solution while I work, and given heat sterisalisation also, but must admit when I went to salons never noticed that girl even washed her hands between clients, let alone sterilised tools.

I work for myself and am mobile and particuluarly careful.

Shame if you think you got infection at salon, my doctor says swimming pools, hotel showers etc are most likely sources.

Loceryl does work but sadly infections can come back if you frequent above like I do!!

mmm, the beauty industry not that hygienic sometimes are they. nail polish probably fairly hostile to bugs, cos of the solvent but the tools they use should be sterilised.
I never fancy having people putting makeup on me that has been used for other people.

On the advice of my chiropodist, my doctor prescribed loceryl. It took 9 months of religious painting it on twice a week. Incidentally I'm sure I got the infection from where I had my big toenail prettily painted. It looked so nice for months but after that experience, I'll never go back. Here's a tip - ask the shop if they sterilise their tools after each customer - bet they dont! - or take your own polish - especially the base coat.

there is a paint available now which only needs applying once or twice a week, it does work, but sadly if you swim twice week like me or go to spas the infection will re occur my doctor says the spores are in the air or on towels or shower floors etc etc. so is constant hazard!!

I went to my GP when I had a fungal nail infection - it was my big toe and painful to wear shoes. She gave me stuff to paint on and I did so religiously, morning and night, until the (very small!) bottle was finished. It took about 18 months but did the trick. A lot of people don't keep it up for long enough, and then say it doesn't work.

interesting, I was taught in my beautician training to refer client to doctor if fungal infection present and not to treat, but now our practice say there is no treatment for fungal infection ie the paint does not work and the tablets are bad for you!!
bit extreme really and cant help wondering it comes back to money as always

I have very bad toe nail at present the big toe, see another thread, has actually split now, mind you dear OH trod on it and bruised it badly about month ago did not help!! I am keeping it cut and painting the Loceryl on it, saw doctor and she said nothing can do!!

hey ho, looks gross sadly!!

MY podiatrist told me that it can't be cured by over the counter remedies (which can be hugely expensive, especially over a long period) and needs prescription medication.She also said about a year was the minimum necessary.

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Grannyknot Maybe one's toes suffer from humidity in shoes and that's why barefoot is best.

I have been given the medication Loceryl from the doctor and that seems to be working, slowly but surely. It's probably going to take a year!!

Re janthea 'mine are always better in summer ...' if going barefoot and airing those tootsies help, then surely part of the answer is to walk barefoot (feet?) whenever and where ever you can? I hardly ever wear shoes indoors, mostly flip flops or go sans footwear altogether. Do those GN who live in warmer climes where going barefeet is the norm suffer with the same affliction?

My OH had the pills - they failed to work. Eventually got a 'Boots' Fungal Nail Treatment pen himself (costs about £18) which did the job and he was totally clear - this was some time ago. He thinks he has a recurrence on one toe and has bought another pen today. Let's face it - he wouldn't spend his money if he thought it wouldn't work!

Vicks really works for some people but it takes a lot of time.

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I used Vick for 6 weeks last year. The only effect I noticed was that the nail went a tasteful green colour , which didn't really help. When I stopped using Vick I was relieved to find that the green washed off in a few days.

I can only repeat what I said in a previous post, i.e. that it took over 12 months of applying the stuff the doctor gave me to paint on twice a day to finally eradicate the problem with my big toenail. It hasn't come back and I'm glad I had the patience and determination to carry on with the treatment - I've since heard that the tablets can cause liver damage. I know nothing about laser treatment, sorry!

My DH got a fungal toenail last year and used Lamisil cream which got rid of it eventually. It took about six months but thats par for the course with a nail infection. He also kept the toe exposed to the air as much as possible yuk! Lamisil is Terbinafine Hydrochloride.