Nail fungus?? What about listerine? - Nail Problems Message Board

mypennygirl · 02-16-2006, 07:22 AM

Yesterday I took my toe nail polish off and noticed that my big toe nail looked yellow and mottled. I noticed it when I put the polish on, but now the spot is much bigger.

Is this fungus? Since then it feels weird, like there is something clipped to it. (Slight pressure). Is this a sign, or is this part all in my head?

I told my Mom and she said that she recently heard that listerine mouthwash will get rid of it. I see that a lot of you have used vics, but has anyone tried listerine? Should I just call the doctor and see what he thinks?

anton2 · 02-16-2006, 08:52 AM

Your doc will tell you to go on liver killing dangerous meds.......not the right route just for the cosmetic look of your toenail. I used vinager and it worked wonders, despite what some say about it not working.....it DEFINATELY helped me.
Sounds like you may have a fungus. That is how mine started and I kept covering it up with polish and after 7 years it lifted, seperated and became deformed. After using vinager for 18 months it is finally clear flat and beautiful again.
You should give it a shot.....keep in mind that any and every treatment will not cure it overnight, the infected nail cannot be helped, it has to GROW off. Good Luck.

Bob Brown · 02-16-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mypennygirl

Yesterday I took my toe nail polish off and noticed that my big toe nail looked yellow and mottled. I noticed it when I put the polish on, but now the spot is much bigger.

Is this fungus? Since then it feels weird, like there is something clipped to it. (Slight pressure). Is this a sign, or is this part all in my head?

I told my Mom and she said that she recently heard that listerine mouthwash will get rid of it. I see that a lot of you have used vics, but has anyone tried listerine? Should I just call the doctor and see what he thinks?

I've been using Amoresse Thymol for a little over a year now and can see a difference. It's better than dealing with harmful drugs where you would have to get liver tests and all that...

Give Amoresse Thymol a try though. It will take a looooong time; don't let that discourage you! Stay diligent!

Want2Learn · 02-19-2006, 01:15 AM

Hi Bob Brown--how much better is it?? I read your post from about a year ago when you first started treatment with Amoresse Thymol. Has it worked? How much? What do your nails look like now?? I would LOVE to know!!!!!

Dying to hear,

Want2Learn

hevinly · 02-19-2006, 04:42 PM

I haven't tried listerine yet but I did read something in a book my mother had that a bunch of people listed different stuff that helped them and a lot of other things. They had listerine listed under nail fungus. The person said they soak their nails in it 4 times daily and had improvement after a few weeks. If you try it you will have to let us all know how it works.