brendaowlfy
01-28-2008, 08:02 PM
what is the percentage of thymol to help my toes I have fungus on the big toe...
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Marti
01-29-2008, 09:44 PM
It would be one drop of Amoresse Thymol twice a day or twice daily applications of Vicks VapoRub as it contains Thymol as well. The liquid is easier to get under the nail plate than the Vicks though.
brendaowlfy
01-30-2008, 02:51 PM
It would be one drop of Amoresse Thymol twice a day or twice daily applications of Vicks VapoRub as it contains Thymol as well. The liquid is easier to get under the nail plate than the Vicks though.
I tried to say will it work should I be confident using the Thymol..
I tried to say will it work should I be confident using the Thymol..
Marti
01-31-2008, 09:07 AM
There are many over-the-counter things that "work" - but they will only work if you are diligent in your applications. You need to treat the nail until it completely replaces itself which can take from 6 months to a year.
deadaswarhol
03-21-2008, 06:48 PM
hey i just bought some of the Thymol, and i'm a little confused as to the directions. it says "under the nail plate." now, my nails are raised a bit, due to the fungus obviously. do i just kind of apply it there? it seems like i should be applying it closer to the base. but i wouldn't know how to get it under the nail plate there. should i be physically lifting the nail with something to get it to go farther down? i just dont want to waste this stuff by using it incorrectly. thanks!
Marti
03-22-2008, 11:33 AM
Apply a drop where the free edge is lifted away from the nail bed. It will wick into the area of separation as well as the lateral and proximal nail folds. You should apply twice a day for best results. Do not miss a day or an application. You will need to apply twice daily for up to a full year, or until the new nail pushes all the lifted portion off the free edge and the color of the nail plate is a healthy pink color again.
deadaswarhol
03-22-2008, 11:49 AM
Apply a drop where the free edge is lifted away from the nail bed. It will wick into the area of separation as well as the lateral and proximal nail folds. You should apply twice a day for best results. Do not miss a day or an application. You will need to apply twice daily for up to a full year, or until the new nail pushes all the lifted portion off the free edge and the color of the nail plate is a healthy pink color again.
thanks for the reply.
so just to clarify, as i am having trouble visualizing it: my toes are pointed upwards, correct? as in, not just lying flat on the floor? and then i basically try to drop it under the nail? that's what i did this morning, and it seemed like the fungus completely stopped it from going in at that point but it did go down the sides so hopefully it does its thing that way.
thanks for the reply.
so just to clarify, as i am having trouble visualizing it: my toes are pointed upwards, correct? as in, not just lying flat on the floor? and then i basically try to drop it under the nail? that's what i did this morning, and it seemed like the fungus completely stopped it from going in at that point but it did go down the sides so hopefully it does its thing that way.
Marti
03-22-2008, 11:54 AM
Have you soaked your toes in warm salty water to soften the debris that has collected under the lifted portion of nail plate? If not, you need to do so. The debris is the waste of the infection and can harbor all sorts of pathogens. Scrape out as much of the debris as you can, and then apply the solution. Yes, point your toe upwards and apply the drop of solution into the area of separation. It will go into the area of separation, run around the lateral and proximal nail folds, then soak into the skin.
deadaswarhol
03-22-2008, 12:02 PM
Have you soaked your toes in warm salty water to soften the debris that has collected under the lifted portion of nail plate? If not, you need to do so. The debris is the waste of the infection and can harbor all sorts of pathogens. Scrape out as much of the debris as you can, and then apply the solution. Yes, point your toe upwards and apply the drop of solution into the area of separation. It will go into the area of separation, run around the lateral and proximal nail folds, then soak into the skin.
no i havent tried that, thanks. what would you recommend to scrape the debris out? and does that stuff keep coming back even during treatment? like should i do that every time i apply the thymol?
no i havent tried that, thanks. what would you recommend to scrape the debris out? and does that stuff keep coming back even during treatment? like should i do that every time i apply the thymol?
Marti
03-23-2008, 10:58 AM
You can go to your local Sally Beauty Suply and purchase a 'nail curette' to scrape out the debris. Yes, the debris will keep coming back, but you should only scrape it out on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
spark-o-cet
03-24-2008, 12:24 AM
the best way to get the medicine under the nail whatever kind of med it may be,is to first take a pair of nail scissors and cut across the top of the nail and cut as much off as you can stand,next go down each side taking as much nail off as pain allows.then take a good nail file or even a real file will work and file the entire nail that is left down to as thin as you can get it.trust me you will know when it is thin as you can get it but make sure you get the whole nail filed down as thin as possible.apply medicine over the next few weeks and as the nail gets longer you can even cut more of the nail off.keep this up for 6months-yr and keep applyin medicne or viniger and it will kill the nasty fungas.its the only way to get the medicine under the entire nail and it does work.if you just put med. on top of the nail and dont file it or cut it down you are just wastin time and money.
spark-o-cet
03-30-2008, 03:45 AM
bumpin it back up to the top to try and help someone.
iloserman
04-01-2008, 08:35 AM
I have two toe nails gone from fungus and now they've been replaced with some ugly stuff on them..i usually am able to remove and i can see the pink just missing the toe nail..what should i use? and would it be easier and quicker to heal since i am able to apply whatever medication directly onto the toe without having the worry about the old nail or anythin getting in the way?
Marti
04-01-2008, 09:13 AM
It isn't so much 'what' you use, but that you use it at least twice daily. Keep the nail clean and always remove any debris that is in the area of separation or under any 'free' edge. The debris is the waste of the infection. It is harder for the treatment you use to get deep into the spaces if there is debris in the way. If there is any bit of 'free edge' try to keep this as short as possible. Also, if the nail plate is made more porous by lightly filing with a 240 grit sanitizable file, the treatment an be absorbed into the nail plate.
luv2run310
07-23-2008, 02:42 AM
Today is day one of my fungus-removal regiment. When I was just 5 years old the toe next to my big toe on my left foot was ripped off in a freak accident. It was never treated properly and for the past 20 years I have been living with a horrible deformed toe nail and fungus. As of last year I noticed white growth developing on my other toes and a doctor confirmed that the fungus had spread to my other toes. I have been taking lamisil for the past 3 1/2 months but have seen no improvement.
I know my active lifestyle as a runner does not help but I am determined to get rid of the fungus. So far I have read a lot about using vinegar or vicks vapor rub but I do not know which is better or if it's ok to use both.
Am I suppose to soak my toes in the vinegar or use a q-tip? I have seen variations on how to apply the vinegar but it seems like vicks may be easier. I also read tea tree oil works too.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone on these three products, which you is MOST effective treatment and the BEST way to apply them.
Also, as someone who runs/works out 4-5 days a week what is the best way to dress my feet during and after exercise. I also go do suana, steam room and jacuzzi 2-3 times a week.
I know my active lifestyle as a runner does not help but I am determined to get rid of the fungus. So far I have read a lot about using vinegar or vicks vapor rub but I do not know which is better or if it's ok to use both.
Am I suppose to soak my toes in the vinegar or use a q-tip? I have seen variations on how to apply the vinegar but it seems like vicks may be easier. I also read tea tree oil works too.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone on these three products, which you is MOST effective treatment and the BEST way to apply them.
Also, as someone who runs/works out 4-5 days a week what is the best way to dress my feet during and after exercise. I also go do suana, steam room and jacuzzi 2-3 times a week.