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"Those School treatments where you file the nail and paint on the liquid after. If you can get past the monotony of doing it regularly for a year, it worked perfectly for me." My mother recently did this for my father. Took like 3 months but... it worked. | |||
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"You can get at home laser treatments now, I don't know how effective they are." There's poor evidence even for the professional lasers, costing £thousands and zero evidence for at home LED type light treatments  | |||
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"I tried various OTC treatments which didn’t work so I saw my GP who after asking me to provide a nail clipping for testing, prescribed Terbinafine tablets. I took them for 7 months and the infection cleared up. See your GP but you will need to be patient, it takes a while for the drugs to work. I also had a blood test to check my liver and kidney function." That's the gold standard treatment, albeit with the need for regular blood tests, to monitor impact on kidney function etc | |||
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"Go to GP. Explain what you have already done. Prescription pill may want to check heart and kidney functions. Carry on doing everything else as well. " Terbinafine tablets - one a day but they need to monitor your liver | |||
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"Go to GP. Explain what you have already done. Prescription pill may want to check heart and kidney functions. Carry on doing everything else as well. " I once had a prescription, before you get bloods done and throughout to make sure your kidneys can cope! | |||
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"If you have tried OTC medication and no positive outcome, nip along to your GP with the list of meds you've already used. Good luck." Nipping along and GPs are incompatible terms in this day and age! | |||
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"I have a constant itch on the ball of my big toe no visible signs of anything any ideas ? what should I put on it tia" See a pharmacist. It might be a fungal infection too and a very high percentage of people have them on the sole of their feet | |||
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"If you have tried OTC medication and no positive outcome, nip along to your GP with the list of meds you've already used. Good luck. Nipping along and GPs are incompatible terms in this day and age!" Disagree. Last week Paul needed a consultation. Sent a message about 8.15am on Patches, 9.10am phone call from GP, quick chat, told him to pop in at 10am if convenient. 10.15am all done. Great service.  | |||
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"If you have tried OTC medication and no positive outcome, nip along to your GP with the list of meds you've already used. Good luck. Nipping along and GPs are incompatible terms in this day and age! Disagree. Last week Paul needed a consultation. Sent a message about 8.15am on Patches, 9.10am phone call from GP, quick chat, told him to pop in at 10am if convenient. 10.15am all done. Great service. "you are they lucky one as this is a postcode lottery. | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " There’s some strong tablets you can get from the doctors that work a treat . All those ones from the pharmacy don’t work . They will want a blood test though as it’s liver toxic to some people. I was fine when I did a course of them a few years ago | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " One of my friend said that for him EMU OIL worked. | |||
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"Whiy is this fungus so expensive to get rid of?" it's typically because our nails are pretty effective barriers, developed over many years. The infection is typically below the nail, which stops the fungus being accessed by the treatment. The cure rate is incredibly low, for most of the treatments. Our feet are also usually contained within perfect breeding grounds of these fungi, warm, dark, humid and a very high proportion of people have skin infections on their feet, without realising it. Due to the ever present fungi, reinfection is amazingly easy. Overall, the nails are very tough barriers, for liquids to penetrate and most treatments are water or oil based. Just realised you asked about the cost - I think it's the difficulties and the very long treatment time, for clearance of the fungus. | |||
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"... white Iodine works a treat, a couple of drops a day will clear it up " How quickly? Most treatments have a very low efficiency | |||
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"Used a UV light It cleared up after couple of months … nail tho fell off not long after- painless and now regrown " Uv will penetrate, so that makes sense. I've had a crushed thumb and the nail fell off, then regrew again and I can't remember which one it was. The fact that aI can't remember is good news. | |||
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"Don’t waste time with over counter or other concoctions that take a year to work , just go gp get some antibiotics clears it up in a few months " Finding out what actually causes it might be a lot quicker than either treatment.. | |||
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"Don’t waste time with over counter or other concoctions that take a year to work , just go gp get some antibiotics clears it up in a few months " Don't anti-biotics work on bacteria only Anti virals work on viruses and Anti-fungals on fungal infections? Does the precription medication require monitoring of the liver, due to the potency? | |||
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"Don’t waste time with over counter or other concoctions that take a year to work , just go gp get some antibiotics clears it up in a few months Don't anti-biotics work on bacteria only Anti virals work on viruses and Anti-fungals on fungal infections? Does the precription medication require monitoring of the liver, due to the potency? " Yes | |||
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"Odd...Um that's not working OP. So I had a pesky verruca and it took daily applications and aggressive filings and keeping it covered in bandages while in shoes and no shoes or slippers or socks at home. If I had a fungal infection, it would be socks and sandals until it cleared up even in bloody winter. Also put your socks on a hot wash with that Dettol wash thing... or bleach if your socks are white. I know not everyone wears clean socks every day but I need to because I'm a sweaty mess all over..every day! multiple times a day. Gym socks straight in the wash. Do not keep them on after the gym."
There are also laundry detergents that kill fungal infections on clothes, such as Halo Sports Laundry Liquid. | |||
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" Another believer here in not putting used socks back on and I wash last yesterday's socks (however many) next morning and after rinsing the detergent out put them in a pyrex bowl and pour boiling water from the kettle over them before they go out on the line for fresh air and sunshine. Death to fungal spores! " Why not do the boiling water thing first? That way they’ll spin dry in the wash, and dry faster x | |||
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" Another believer here in not putting used socks back on and I wash last yesterday's socks (however many) next morning and after rinsing the detergent out put them in a pyrex bowl and pour boiling water from the kettle over them before they go out on the line for fresh air and sunshine. Death to fungal spores! Why not do the boiling water thing first? That way they’ll spin dry in the wash, and dry faster x" Fair comment if they are going in a machine wash. Worthy of consideration also as a sterilisation action before hand washing them. | |||
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"Really stubborn thing. If over the counter stuff doesn’t work then terbinafine from your GP but be prepared for about 6 months of it…" I have been using Fungus gone away Avthymol solution. But you can't get it in the uk I'm 4 weeks in and can see improvement and am not that regularly applying it. It came from Jakarta. | |||
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"Vics vapor rub and an angle grinder" Did the Dremmel burn out? | |||
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"Avoid Nail bars Terbinafine is the only thing that works" Can't say I frequent those places. | |||
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"Try a mix of Baking Soda and water (mix to a paste) - spread on nail for about 15 mins and wipe off - repeat for about a week & it will be sorted !!! 100% Cure" Ah! Good old baking soda. What that and vinegar won't treat beween them is not known to doctors! | |||
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"Vicks vapour rub regularly. With the added bonus of menthol fresh feet "This. | |||
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"Vicks vapour rub regularly. With the added bonus of menthol fresh feet
This."I read this on here and gave it a try for the last few days. Definitely works. My toes generally have benefitted from the increase in circulation this causes. Nice warm feeling all the time. Will let you know if it smartens up the nails over time. | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " I tried to get rid of it for years. When I stopped drinking alcohol for a couple of weeks there was a noticeable improvement. I think I read that alcohol can suppress your bodies ability to fight infection. Try a alcohol free January and see how you get on. | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " Had clip a bit of nail then was prescribed the right tablets took 10days to clear . | |||
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"Terbenifin. From the Dr But can be heavy on the liver So expect a liver function test and then a course of of tablets for about 6 months " I live in work boot and as my job dictates it, terbenifin tablets are the only thing that works for me but like above, blood test, moth and a half of daily tablets then another blood test to check liver then more tablets, iv tried all over the counter stuff and non fully cure it so tablets work out the best option as most remedies takes age as the nail grows out, some are rather expensive so it's better and cheaper to pay the prescription | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " I read somewhere that vicks vapour rub works | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " I went to my GP, prescribed a tablet - took for 30 days, worked a wonder, year later, still all clear. | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work I read somewhere that vicks vapour rub works" It seems tob effective for getting rid of fungus under nails but in my case leaves the nails unsightly and brittle. However it appears to enhance circulation in the toes during winter. In summer there is no substitute for sandals and sunshine. My nails come back to normal easy to clip life, then. | |||
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"terbinafine (Lamisil) prescription only but works, " thanks looks like a visit to the doctors | |||
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"Any other Vapour rub users finding that it makes the nails brittle, albeit driving the fungus away?" I did. | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " Soak feet in 50/50 hot water and cider vinegar for 15 mins. | |||
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"Any other Vapour rub users finding that it makes the nails brittle, albeit driving the fungus away? I did." Thanks for reply. Any others? | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " There is a cream you can ask for if you go private, I can't remember it's name but It's a combination product - antifungal antibacterial and steroid - deals with all those kinds of skin and nail issues within 48 hours. Dermatologist I went to said if it's not shifting with over-the-counter medicines it's totally pointless keep trying different ones as it's built resistance . You should be able to get it in the uk with an online dermatologist consultation. | |||
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"Terbinafine is the most sure fire Way Oral tablets for 3 to 6 months Anti fungals can be heavy on the liver Prescription only " Seconding this over all else | |||
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"Terbinafine is the most sure fire Way Oral tablets for 3 to 6 months Anti fungals can be heavy on the liver Prescription only Seconding this over all else" Before this is considered, all topical treatments need to be exhausted first. You will also need to provide your GP with nail cuttings to confirm infection, then have bloods done to check your liver function before, during and after treatment. Therefore it isn’t something they will issue without having tried everything else first. Tea tree oil was recommended by my podiatrist when I picked her brains about it during one of my appts. (Just FYI, I do know what I’m talking about - registered HCP that spent 2 years working in primary care seeing fungal nail infections on the regular before anyone comes at me!) | |||
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"I've spoken to my pharmacist and I've been recommended AMOROLFINE 5% W/V NAIL LACQUER. Has anybody any experience of them?" Works to slow it down, but been using it for a couple of years to no improvement. There's a crab you can get which softens and helps remove the damaged nail, that was more effective | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " A friend of mine had it and I got the impression that the products do work, but it takes ages. I think he was applying stuff for around 3 months, on doctors advice. They also gave him some sort of tablet - but I don’t know what. Check with your GP | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " But... your such a fun guy? 🤣 | |||
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" ... There's a crab you can get which softens and helps remove the damaged nail, that was more effective" Anyone tried a lobster? | |||
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"Go to GP. Explain what you have already done. Prescription pill may want to check heart and kidney functions. Carry on doing everything else as well. " Also check liver function as they affect that too, I have a poorly liver so I wasn’t allowed the tablets | |||
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"Magnesium sulphate paste I had a ingrowing toenail which became sceptic I had the nail removed after a course of antibiotics but The bloody thing grew back with a vengeance so I had to use warm salt water bath followed by drying completely before Magnesium sulphate paste before they removed it again It grew back even after they cut it all out but Infection never came back" I've got some of that paste and will try it. The doctor at the clap clinic prescribed when I went along worried about what looked horribly like a syphilitic sore on my shaft. Turned out to be just a rogue pube root! The paste came in a huge quantity and needs using up! | |||
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"Terbinafine is the most sure fire Way Oral tablets for 3 to 6 months Anti fungals can be heavy on the liver Prescription only Seconding this over all else Before this is considered, all topical treatments need to be exhausted first. You will also need to provide your GP with nail cuttings to confirm infection, then have bloods done to check your liver function before, during and after treatment. Therefore it isn’t something they will issue without having tried everything else first. " That's absolute rubbish. Any good doctor will tell you take one look at it and tell you the topical treatment won't touch it or any effective and the prescription one deals with it in one to 2 days and it never comes back absolute rubbish about needing blood tests or nail clippings too. You can do a private consultation online or in person and don't need any of those things. | |||
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" ... There's a crab you can get which softens and helps remove the damaged nail, that was more effective Anyone tried a lobster?" Bloody keyboard, cream 😅 Wish there was an easy way to edit posts on here | |||
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" ... There's a crab you can get which softens and helps remove the damaged nail, that was more effective Anyone tried a lobster? Bloody keyboard, cream 😅 Wish there was an easy way to edit posts on here" There is... Go back and correct it, re submit and then delete your incorrect version within the allowed couple of minutes (see above). | |||
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"This was covered on Sliced Bread yesterday, where they evacuate whether products are the best thing since sliced bread or BS. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kq34 The fungus is under the nail, so is extremely difficult to access and treat, hence why most products fail. A good listen, so you're better informed "Love that show. | |||
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"This was covered on Sliced Bread yesterday, where they evacuate whether products are the best thing since sliced bread or BS. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002kq34 The fungus is under the nail, so is extremely difficult to access and treat, hence why most products fail. A good listen, so you're better informed
Love that show."Yes! It's a very good show. They covered fungal nail treatments very well. I don't know if anyone in the thread listened to it though. The topical treatments didn't get very promising feedback  | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work " try vicks vapour rub | |||
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"Anyone had any successful treatment for nail infections please? getting quite fed up with wasting money on products that don't work try vicks vapour rub " This is what I was going to say does take a few months but my friend swears this worked for him | |||
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"Honestly I found airing them out, bear foot, it loves warm dark, fresh air and sun light will make it go" What type of bear ? | |||
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"Honestly I found airing them out, bear foot, it loves warm dark, fresh air and sun light will make it go What type of bear ? " Bristol Bear I recon. | |||
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"Honestly I found airing them out, bear foot, it loves warm dark, fresh air and sun light will make it go What type of bear ? If only bears had toes like camels! Bristol Bear I recon." | |||
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"A GP may well seek a liver function test Terbenifin is heavy on the liver And it takes weeks to clear a fungal nail infection " Mine only took a few days. I didn't bother with a GP. I went to a dermatologist and they prescribed that stuff - no liver test no warnings. They said it's the only thing that shifts it and also to have 2 pairs of shoes for work & wear them on alternate days so they dry out and it won't come back | |||
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"Terbinafine is the most sure fire Way Oral tablets for 3 to 6 months Anti fungals can be heavy on the liver Prescription only Seconding this over all else Before this is considered, all topical treatments need to be exhausted first. You will also need to provide your GP with nail cuttings to confirm infection, then have bloods done to check your liver function before, during and after treatment. Therefore it isn’t something they will issue without having tried everything else first. That's absolute rubbish. Any good doctor will tell you take one look at it and tell you the topical treatment won't touch it or any effective and the prescription one deals with it in one to 2 days and it never comes back absolute rubbish about needing blood tests or nail clippings too. You can do a private consultation online or in person and don't need any of those things." | |||
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