Type 2 Is my toe about to drop off?

[nannoo_bird]

Good morning everyone. I have a PN question. I have had PN for a number of years, but I do take very good care of my feet. A few days ago I noticed that my second toe nail had turned brown, and as I do suffer from slight fungal problems in my toes (under control with my chiropodist) I started treating it, as with the big toes, with tea tree oil. I noticed in the shower this morning that the toe had turned a strange colour, and on inspection, the skin has become soft and bumpy. The underside is normal. I am a natural worrier - do I watch it for a few days and see what happens, or do I run screaming in a panic to the doctor? (Please see attached photo). Thank you.

 

[eventhorizon]

I would go straight to the doctor if that were my toes. Why take chances?

 

[Robinredbreast]

Hi, definitely get your toe investigated by your GP and good luck.

 

[Snapsy]

@nannoo_bird it's great that you're so on the ball and have noticed the change in your toe - I would absolutely say that to wait and see would not be a great plan, and I would seek treatment and reassurance from your GP as soon as possible.

Hope all is well. Do keep us posted.

xxx

 

[leslie10152]

Don't wait, get it seen to promptly!

 

[nannoo_bird]

I have an appointment in half an hour!!

 

[Fleegle]

I hope it goes well - wishing you all the best.

 

[nannoo_bird]

Back from the chiropodist. Apparently, it is a "caustic" reaction to tea tree oil !!! I use tea tree oil to keep fungal nail infections at bay, and had rubbed some on that toe, and it reacted. She said the thinking is now that tea tree oil can be too harsh for some people - she recommended rubbing Vicks into the nails instead! My little pinky is now swaddled in an iodine bandage. Thank you all. xx

 

[Snapsy]

Hugs to your toe!

xxx

 

[carty]

I have always used tea tree oil on spots with no problem but I recommend it to someone and they had a reaction to it much like your toe .When I read the label on a new bottle it said not to use neat onto the skin I must have a hide like an elephant !! Now I mix with lavender oil to be on the safe side
CAROL

 

[Robinredbreast]

Back from the chiropodist. Apparently, it is a "caustic" reaction to tea tree oil !!! I use tea tree oil to keep fungal nail infections at bay, and had rubbed some on that toe, and it reacted. She said the thinking is now that tea tree oil can be too harsh for some people - she recommended rubbing Vicks into the nails instead! My little pinky is now swaddled in an iodine bandage. Thank you all. xx

Wishing you and your little pinky a full recovery, take care

 

[Deleted member 308541]

I use tea tree oil to keep fungal nail infections at bay, and had rubbed some on that toe, and it reacted. She said the thinking is now that tea tree oil can be too harsh for some people

Tea Tree Oil gave me a reaction like that on my toes after painting my toe nails with it. The rash is a form of dermatitis according to the GP I had a couple of years ago.