Toe nail fungal infection

[WilliamEE]

Does anyone know how is the condition for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes?

Also, how long does it take to treat and is removal of the toe nail a suitable option if nothing else (including laser treatment and ointments) are working?

 

[noblehead]

The treatment will be the same for everyone regardless of diabetes, although the healing time may take longer. Your Dr or Podiatrist will advise on the best treatment method, I've had both of my big toenails removed (due to them ingrowing) but unsure if they do this for fungal infections, but the procedure is very quick (although a little uncomfortable when they anaesthetise the toe) and it takes around 6 weeks for the toe to recover, whereby you need to keep a dressing on to keep the wound clean.

 

[))Denise((]

If you have high sugar levels, then fungal infections have more to feed on, they love sugar. Never had a fungal toenail so don't know the procedure. You see adverts for something you paint on the nails.

 

[cally]

Hi
I used a product called curanail.
You have to paint it on for at least a year until the fungal area has grown out completely, but it worked for me

 

[Sukayalid]

I use vinegar and Vicks, works just as well and cheaper)

 

[cally]

It didn't cost me anything! My GP prescribed it

 

[Tracieo]

Vinegar and Vicks - how does that work? Do you mix them together?

 

[Sukayalid]

Paint your toenail with vinegar, when dry rub in Vicks. I did this every night for two months. Fungal toenail gone

 

[fruim]

For the relief of ingrowing toenail pain, while waiting many weeks to see a podiatrist , I rub on with a cotton bud CLOVE OIL which gives me instant pain relief. No harm from trying and it did work with me!!

 

[janetrm]

Try dripping Tea Tree oil over the toenail several times a day, making sure it goes down the inside of the nail. It should clear up very quickly.

 

[Enclave]

Please be very careful of any meds prescribed from the Dr to treat this with .. some years ago a friend at work was given something from the Dr .. cannot remember what it was now.. but it caused his kidneys to fail very quickly and within days he was in ICU, very slowly recovered but not the same as he was before ... I would advise Vinegar or tea tree oil .. but if you get from the Dr .. PLEASE read the side effects before using it.

 

[eleni v]

Does anyone know how is the condition for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes?

Also, how long does it take to treat and is removal of the toe nail a suitable option if nothing else (including laser treatment and ointments) are working?

Tea tree oil clears the infection. It takes a few months of dedicated daily application to the nail area for the infected nail to come loose with a new nail below. The nail is not as strong at first but will strengthen with time. I found Tea Tree Oil more effective than over the counter treatments from the chemist and cheaper too.