Fungal nail infection

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!!

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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.

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!!

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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!!

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...

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!!

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

I had it for years and kept it under control but could never get rid of it. The doctor was very anti tablets as he said they could have serious side effects. Then I had both feet operated on for bunions - and it disappeared completely. Five years on it's still gone - no idea why and it is rather a drastic cure....

I've had it recently and used some special nail varnish. Took about 4 months of daily applications. Quite expensive too.
It seems to have cleared now, but can recur.

Sadly after battling it for years, control but not eradication. I recently had Oral Thrush that the dentist prescribed for - when that ran out I went to the GP - showed him both. He did say that in later life these things are common and untreatable, due to hormone changes and sluggish circulation. He did a diabetes test as this is a sign of diabetes and lost further interest when that was negative as he will not prescribe long term ant fungals due to Liver risk. I mentioned my toe got a bit better without footwear and he advised the over 50's should never go bare footed due to the risks of foot damage which also doesn't heal with age. Told off on all fronts then, still have smelly burning mouth and rank big toe. Fairly sure it's now migrated to my hoo ha and under boobs too but will continue the fruitless and expensive self dosing as the GP says at my age I'm stuck with it now. Some may settle he says when my body adjusts to reduced hormones..... Roll on!

I go to a podiatrist about 3 times a year (every time I come to Spain). It's 30 € a time and I haven't had ingrown toenails since I started doing it, nor fungal infections.

Tea tree oil and as recommended by my chiropodist. Persistence however is the answer.
Using a sandpaper like nail file, not metal, file the surface of the infection. Using a small artist paint brush then apply oil to that area and cover with a non stick dressing. Then cover with a latex waterproof finger cot these come in various sizes. This stops moisture getting in.
This can take time but is a safe procedure as no chemicals are involved. Good luck.

from wash if you use the right size from water getting piece of cleaeice iece e oiu.oi thoroughly p and then brus ile arounf the gentle emeryle

My right foot has been infected for many years (since taking classes to swimming baths). I took pills from doctor and came out in a fearful rash so had to stop. have tried several patented paint on/cream/sprays, to no avail, and in despair paid several hundred pounds on laser treatment, and still have terrible fungal conditions on all toes on right foot...I went for a couple of years and each time was told it was a bad infection , with damaged nail bed, and persevered, but sadly for me it didn't work. As already said, flip flops are good in the summer but be prepared for (e.g.) grandchildren making remarks about your less than pretty feet! Winter socks/shoes/willies are a good environment for fungus, but difficult to avoid in cold weather....in spite of changing socks and alternating footwear daily, and using a spray in footwear, the condition is still there!