Theracreme - Nail Problems Message Board

prtebvr · 12-19-2005, 11:34 AM

Has anyone ever heard of Theracreme (by European Touch)? I had a client (she's been a manicurist for 15 years) tell me about it. I've had three nails separating from the nail beds for the last several months. The nails are growing, but I've kept one extremely short (not even past the free edge of my finger). The other two aren't that bad. I've been to one dermatologist and there is no fungus growing. So this lady told me about Thermacreme. She seen my problem before and said this stuff is wonderful and it helps reattach the nail to the bed (although, after reading this board for months, I believe nothing will actually attach the nail to the bed. It attaches as it grows out. Which is my problem. It's not reattaching as it grows).
Anyway, I've ordered some of this cream to see if it works. I just wanted to know if any of the experts have heard of it and have had any experience with it.

Thank you.

Amy

prtebvr · 12-27-2005, 12:16 AM

Anyone????

Marti · 12-27-2005, 06:22 AM

It depends entirely on why the nail plate has separated from the nail bed. You may have contracted a fungus infection, yeast (candida) infection, bacterial (Pseudomonas) infection, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction to acrylics, or you may have thyroid problems.

Give me a little more information and maybe I can better help you.

prtebvr · 12-27-2005, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Marti

It depends entirely on why the nail plate has separated from the nail bed. You may have contracted a fungus infection, yeast (candida) infection, bacterial (Pseudomonas) infection, you may be experiencing an allergic reaction to acrylics, or you may have thyroid problems.

Give me a little more information and maybe I can better help you.

Thanks, Marti. This goes back to a post I submitted months ago. I noticed the nails on three fingers separating at the corners. I went to a dermatologist back in August and he cut off two of the nails (I hadn't noticed the third one at that point) to see if there was any fungus. There wasn't. The separating portion is white-the color of my nail tips. No yellow or green. I keep my nails clean and dry. The one nail with the most separation has been kept short-I won't let it grow past the free edge. The nail is growing, but the separated portion hasn't changed. I do not remember any major trauma to the nail. I am on a computer for work every day, so it may have been due to my hard typing (I type fast and am not too light on the keys).
I was told by a client (who is the manicurist) that Eurpoean Touch's Theracreme will help this, as she has witnessed it herself. I have been using it for about a week now and it is just too soon to see if it is doing anything.
I have also made an appointment to see another dermatologist next month.
From what I have read on-line, this Theracreme supposedly combats lifting nails and dry, brittle nails. I just wanted to know what you, or anyone else, if anything, know about this cream.

Thank you.

Marti · 12-28-2005, 06:17 AM

Ok, if the separated portion is no longer a 'smile' line and looks like a 'frown', I highly suspect a yeast infection. Yeast (candida) does not result in debris in the area of separation, therefore it cannot be determined by culture as fungus can. Yeast leaves the separated portion of nail plate looking very white and travels back toward the cuticle, turning the smile line into a frown line or a 'straight across' line. The dermatologist I worked with while in the salon would prescribe Naftin oointment for yeast infections. Yes, do see your dermatologist and tell her/him that you suspect yeast (candida). This can be contracted in the salon from dirty instruments, implements, files and drill bits. It can also be contracted by using the same files as other people have used. It is also a classic result of wearing overlays or nail polish if you have any symptoms of thyroid disease.