Fungicide, probably Lamisil. Ask your pharmacist. Then, keep it *dry,* keep it *clean.*
But don't overwash it. The last thing you want is for it to be constantly damp.
They can be really pernicious, and losing your nail is sometimes a good thing, because then there's no trap for it anymore. Cut away any dead nail or skin, meanwhile.
Then WASH YOUR HANDS. Fungicide everywhere in the shower, bath. Be scrupulous. It will spread.
Also, be patient. They can take a few weeks to clear up, sometimes longer. This is not an overnight dealio.
Ugh. Sympathies.lyonessnycJuly 1 2008, 00:18:43 UTC
Seconding Lamisil. I had problems because of a bad pedi several years ago, and nothing destroyed it but Lamisil. I also got green nail on a hand, and lost the nail. It grew back fine, but it was icky while it was coming out.
Also, tea tree oil to help keep it from developing into athlete's foot. I always wash my feet in Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Oil Soap.
Good luck. I'm overdue for a pedi, and I don't have a usual salon, so I don't know who's clean anymore.
Fungi are persistent little buggers. Your keywords here are "dry" and "patience."
Over the counter anti-fungals will probably do the trick, but if you don't see improvements in a few weeks, get thee to the doctor so they can either prescribe a higher dose or a different drug. You might end up taking something orally for it. The Listerine and vinegar bath won't hurt but I think you'll have better luck with the drugs.
The microbiologist in me wants to see your nail. Gross, huh?
I read in the doctor's column in the newspaper that Vicks Vapour Rub applied twice a day for a month works as well as any prescribed antifungal medication. One of my kids had this when they were in physical education in middle school. It seemed to take forever, but, then, I think they said the prescription meds take a long time too.
I called mine Mexi-Toe, because I got in on a vacation there.
Unfortunately, prescription Lamisil is the only semi-sure bet (70 percent effective; it worked for me). And it's a three month course of super-pricey antibiotics. Your insurance company should cover it if you have insurance; they'll probably want lab results and a prior auth first though. The OTC stuff doesn't work, according to doctor friends. Good luck!
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But don't overwash it. The last thing you want is for it to be constantly damp.
They can be really pernicious, and losing your nail is sometimes a good thing, because then there's no trap for it anymore. Cut away any dead nail or skin, meanwhile.
Then WASH YOUR HANDS. Fungicide everywhere in the shower, bath. Be scrupulous. It will spread.
Also, be patient. They can take a few weeks to clear up, sometimes longer. This is not an overnight dealio.
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Also, tea tree oil to help keep it from developing into athlete's foot. I always wash my feet in Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Oil Soap.
Good luck. I'm overdue for a pedi, and I don't have a usual salon, so I don't know who's clean anymore.
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Over the counter anti-fungals will probably do the trick, but if you don't see improvements in a few weeks, get thee to the doctor so they can either prescribe a higher dose or a different drug. You might end up taking something orally for it. The Listerine and vinegar bath won't hurt but I think you'll have better luck with the drugs.
The microbiologist in me wants to see your nail. Gross, huh?
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Unfortunately, prescription Lamisil is the only semi-sure bet (70 percent effective; it worked for me). And it's a three month course of super-pricey antibiotics. Your insurance company should cover it if you have insurance; they'll probably want lab results and a prior auth first though. The OTC stuff doesn't work, according to doctor friends. Good luck!
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