Archive for the 'nail fungus' Category

Inside of my ring finger is very sore around the nail, could I have a nail infection?

The only reason I am really concerned is because I have acrylic nails and I am concerned I could have an infection from the nail salon, but the last time I was there was a week ago. Could it have a late onset?
many people experience pain with acrylic nails. If it’s a first [...]

Is there a homeopathic treatment for a fungal nail infection?

I’m 3 months pregnant and started developing a fungal nail infection in my big toe. I hesitant to see my doctor about it, since prescriptions treatments are not meant for pregnant women. Does anyone know a homeopathic way to fix this? I’m afraid that by the time I’m done with breastfeeding I’ll need to have [...]

How many days do I have before I get a nail infection?

I got a small piece of styrofoam stuck in my nail. I cleaned it with lots of alcohol and soap. I also used a toothpick but that made it bleed. Will it immediately get an infection tomorrow? Is it definetely going to get an infection?
No, I mean, I didn’t get it out.
Did you get the [...]

how do i get rid of a toe nail infection?

i have a really bad toe nail infection on my right big toe, and i have had it for months. lately it has been bleeding, and then crusting over but it’s like black, and i can see purple around my toe so i know it’s an infection, but re-opening my scab won’t help will it? [...]

Does Daktacort cream work on fungal nail infection?

I have been suffering with nail fungas infection since January and I have been to the doctors and he prescribed me some daktacort cream for my infection but does daktacort work on the fungal nail infections.
Im also in the second phase of the infection.
Not sure why your doctor prescribed Daktacort. The company that makes [...]

Best way to treat a nail infection? Also is it private and confidential at doctors?

I had a whitlow, which has now spread to a nail infection I think.
What is the best way to treat this? I have bought antiseptic cream but if that doesnt work then I’ll have to go to the doctors?
Is it confidential at the doctors? Will it go on my record? My mum will be annoyed [...]

How to cure a nail infection?

In my thumb I bit one of the bits of the side skin, and now I have a nail infection like beneath the skin.
I researched it on the internet and there was lots about fungal infections, but I don’t know whether mine is because it’s just like pus, under the skin basically. It occasionally seeps [...]

How to prevent finger nail infection when the throbbing pain just started?

I recently had a hang nail and I pulled it out, as a result I got a finger nail infection in which i needed to go to the hospital and get antibiotics. I just got another hang nail and I cut it off hoping to avoid the previous infection but the same "throbbing and hot" [...]

What are good OTC treatments for Onychomycosis (toe fungus)?

I’m looking for stuff I can get over the counter to treat a fungal infection underneath the toenail, but so far all I’ve found online is stuff for general foot fungus, prescriptions, and stuff you can only order online/by phone. I’ll take anything topical or oral, but don’t know what to look for. Especially looking [...]

Anyone tried the Vicks Vaporub treatment for yellow nails?

http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2008/03/vicks-vaporub-for-nail-fungus.html
http://www.healthmad.com/Health/Get-Rid-of-Toenail-Fungus-in-Five-Easy-Steps.45481
see these links
they have instructions on how to do the Vicks Vaporub treatment
I’ve tried it…I didn’t have a nail fungus; just slight discoloration due to leaving nailpolish on for too long. My nails became quite white, but they didn’t turn brown and peel off or something like that
some also say that lemon juice helps to [...]