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Fungal Toenails on 3Yr Old
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on September 10, 2008
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My three year old son has what looks to be a fungal infection on 2 of his toenails on his right foot. He doens't have Athletes foot, the toenails don't bother him, b...
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- Hi, I have used tea tree oil for fungus and that has worked. It is a nice alternative, at least to try it, before going with medication. Good luck.
- My son had the same thing. The doctor gave me some cream for fungus and also told me to keep clipping his toe nails often. After a few months his toe nails got bette...
- The safest thing to do is to smother it with Vick's Vapor rub. This is what my family practice doctor told my husband to do because he is on Lipitor...which can be da...
2 Yr Old with Bacterial and Fungal Infection in Finger Cuticle
Asked by S.M. from Philadelphia
on August 22, 2009
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My 2 year old daughter had a sore cuticle at the end of May. I thought it would just get better, but unfortunately it didn't. It has been red, swollen, irritated sinc...
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- I would also suggest looking into Tea Trea Oil which is a natural antiseptic. I know several people who have used it with good results. You might have to look a bit...
- Hi S., I just had an infection too that went in under my thumb nail bed. The dr. prescribed cephalexin and he recommended that I wrap or soak my thumb in warm water ...
- It is so frustrating to spend so much time and money on something and not have it work. Work with your doctor-- he or she might be able to get you a sample or get the...
How to Treat Nail Fungus
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on October 7, 2008
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I went to have a fill on my acrylic nails last night and was dismayed to discover that a couple of my nails had developed a nail fungus...yuck! I had them remove all ...
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- Tea Tree oil. use a new q-tip for every nail so you dont dunk the fungused up q-tip back in the oil. i have found that it works far better than any over the counter me...
- There is a prescription pill that you can take. Its a 3 month cycle . It is the only thing that worked for my X. You have to do monthly blood draws while on the meds....
- I know this may sound silly; but, soak your fingers in Listerine.
How to Get Rid of a Nail Infection
Asked by S.H. from Orlando
on April 23, 2008
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I just had twins 11 weeks ago. My mom was trying to be nice and pamper me so she took the boys for a couple of hours and sent me to get my nails done. I have gotten ...
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- Hi S., I had a an infection on one of my fingers from a manicure many years ago. My regular PCP gave me an antibiotic that didn't work. While at an appt. with my O...
- I'm sorry that you are going through this. congrats on your twins, though. This is why I do my own manicures and pedicures. I know for a fact that the tools used a...
- First of all, you have probably contracted a fungal infection(which is not an uncommon occurence at some of these parlors). And, even with the best medications, these ...
Yellow Nails on Toes
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on October 4, 2011
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I have had some infections in the past due to pedi's . But I thought they went away. Can't get this yellow tint off the nail bed ? They don't hurt, they are not bri...
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- I'd do a google search "yellow toe nails" and see if you can figure out if there is a home remedy or whether it is definitely still infected...... or call your podiatr...
- Typically, discoloration or tints can easily be buffed off. Get a mildly abrasive buffer, it looks similar to a nail file, but much thicker. Your nail plate has 100+ l...
- Have you tried to buff out the nails? Sometimes I get that from leaving polish on too long. Buffing removes the yellow layer right away.
Home Remedies for Nails
Asked by A.B. from Birmingham
on October 31, 2009
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Hi Mamas. Quick question, I have one toe nail that is yellowish and sorta thick,. I have tried all the OTC and nothing seems to work. Any ideas? Thanks
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- Hi! I have this problem myself. I am a nurse also. It probably is a fungus. I have tried Lamisil, and it does work but is hard on liver, especially if you already tak...
- From what I hear, toenail infections can be pretty feisty, and take awhile with regular treatment to cure. Have you tried tea tree oil? If not, use it at least twice p...
- It's a toenail fungus. Only Lamisil prescription pills will cure it. And that medication can destroy the liver. You have to have liver function tests before and during...
Icky Toe : (
Asked by L.O. from Chicago
on August 22, 2009
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Hi Mommas,
Somehow I managed to get a nail fungus on my 2nd toe. The nail is pretty thick and generally icky. I mentioned it to my doctor, and he was against most m...
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- Hi L., I know you have gotten lots of advice and I may be repeating but...white vinegar. If you Google this issue there are lots of remedies worth trying - Vicks, Te...
- you could try soaking it in lysterien or smothering it with Vaseline. if you google natural nail fungus remedies you get all kinds of good advice.
- HI, I would get in to see a foot doctor. My foot doctor has mentioned to me about a new laser equipment to treat fungus infection, however the cost is about $250 n...
Ringworm...
Asked by T.B. from Norfolk
on October 4, 2008
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I am asking this for a friend of mine. She has ringworm spots all over her legs, back, and stomach, and is finding more spots everyday. She does not have insurance a...
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- My brother had that and had to get an anti fungal cream for it. I cannot remember if it was OTC or not. You can always Google ringworm to get more info.
- T. B- Are you sure it's ringworm? Usually ringworm is localized and does not spread unless it is being scratched and then transmitted to another part of the body by t...
- lotramin...thats what they prescribed to my son when he got it..you can purchase it over the counter. its like 15$
Dog Troubles and Debt
Asked by L.B. from New York
on April 1, 2010
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Some of you may have read my previous post about dealing with debt, this post relates to our debt. Our beautiful dog has been a part of our family for the past 5 year...
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- I have 2 labs and it got to the point that spending $50 just to get in the door at the vet and usually walking out of the vet clinic with a bill over $100, it was tim...
- My dog has had severe allergies her entire life. Used to be on a Rx. Diet and she then became allergic to it. She has been on Prednisone and Diphenhydramine (Benedry...
- I know that tractor supply sells shampoo especially formulated for fungal and yeast infections on coats, I know I have seen it for horses too.... I think it just an io...
How to dry up a ringworm in a toddler's mouth?
Asked by M.C. from Tuscaloosa
on March 10, 2008
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if anyone knows anything to dry up a ringworm it would help my daughter,,she sucks her hair and now has a ringworm onn her mouth,,is there anything i can get over the ...
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- I have 2 boys and they have gotten them in the past. We always use althlete foot medicine. Lamisil is what we use for ringworms. You can put it on a q-tip to apply to...
- for the head ringworm buy some betadine and some nizoral (medicated shampoo). dab betadine on ringworm and let sit for 2-3 minutes. wash off then wash hair in nizoral...
- lol, thats just chapped lips from so much moisture , carmex handles it or vaseline.secondly try to stop her from sucking her hair , i seen an article a while back that...
