Nail fungus and pedicures

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2209241 tn?1339023213 It sounds like you have toenail fungus. You need to take an antifungal medicine orally (Lamisil) for 3 months and you will lose the nail(s). The natural remedies don't work to my knowledge as you have penetrate the nail and the other drugs don't do that.
407029 tn?1253992623 kimmy, Never got my fingernails done but get my toes done a couple times a month. I bought a pedicure kit when I found out I was hepc positive which I take with me everytime. That way, no exposure on either end. It had never occurred to me before I knew I had hepc that this was a possible form of transmission. I don't let them use the tools that required "digging around under the nail".
676143 tn?1312941771 I can also say that when I was pregnant with my first I went to the nail salon religiously every other week and my daughter was 100% perfect. I have heard though not to let them massage your achilles when getting a foot massage though since it can send you into labor. However, I am also skeptical about this as well since I've seen numerous people try to send themselves into labor with these old wives tales and nothing has ever come of it.
Avatar f tn I use to live on pedicures and nails. noticed aprox 10 yrs ago this nail shop I went to started giving each client their own tools. dedicaited to one coustomer only. a box with your name and a slot to put it in.
Avatar f tn No pregnant woman should be using acrylics during pregnancy. Those chemicals are highly toxic and am an cause cancer of the cuticle and nail bed! I do gel nails and all my products are non toxic and odour free.
Avatar f tn Hi Doctor, I got an appointment with a podiatrist and asked him his opinion on nail polish. He said that the reason why nail polish is a 'no-no' is that it traps moisture under the nail and can cause fungus!!! Yuck~!
569705 tn?1217017492 The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. Treatment of onychomycosis is challenging because the infection is embedded within the nail and is difficult to reach. As a result full removal of symptoms is very slow and may take a year or more. Treatment of onychomycosis is challenging because the infection is embedded within the nail and is difficult to reach.
Avatar f tn I still get acrylics done and I'm 37 weeks. The trained nail techs learn things like that and if they see danger in it they should tell you at the salon. All I know is done salons don't do pregnant women's pedicures. I think you're fine.
Avatar f tn The risk of getting a fungal infection is increased by closed-in footwear, prolonged moist skin, and minor skin or nail injuries. Diagnosed by fungal KOH cultures of the nails and skin scrapings around the nails. Treatment includes topical anti fungal creams or gel. The treatment has to be continued for months sometimes. I hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.
1430129 tn?1283281475 I have a nail fungus that I've dealt with for nearly two years. I have had my doctor prescribe cream, I also took Lamisil (spelling?) I went to the dermatologist with my son yesterday, and he told me to file the side of my nail with the fungus all the way down, he said in order to get rid of the fungus that's in my nail, I have to get rid of that part of my nail. Is this true? I also think I have a fungus on one of my toenails.
Avatar f tn I went to the doctor and was told I had nail fungus and needed Lamisil. One tablet, once a day for 3 months. They took and ran tests of my blood to test my liver and they said all tests came back normal. They went ahead and said to begin taking the medication. I'm 21 and relatively healthy. I'm afraid to take Lamisil though. I've heard the side effects are horrible. Should I be worried?
Avatar f tn I might be in the wrong forum as well but I was prescribed lamisil after a positive test for Onychomycosis on my toenails. I was told to take one tablet a day for 3 months. My doctor did check my liver before starting and he called to say everything was normal and to go forth with the treatment. I've heard so many bad things from hair loss, death, loss of taste and I'm so scared.
Avatar n tn It appears as though both of my big toes have a new nail growing in underneath the old nail. The old Nail is raised up quite a bit compared to the new growth, which is about 1/4". I also can see a line on both nails that appears to be where the new nail is at, and that is about 75% to the end of my toe. The new nail looks totally fine. I'm 25 years old. None of my other toenails are affected. No pain or other symptoms of any kind.
Avatar f tn I unexpectedly got nail fungus last year, and I treated it with topical tea tree oil and I took Dr Mercola's Probiotic Packs Daily for bout 2 monts, it cleared it up and they have been fine since.
Avatar f tn m 35 and expecting my 5th and 6th baby sometime in November.....
Avatar m tn The other day, I went to the nail salon to get a pedicure and the technician noticed that I had fungus on several of my toenails. Since I usually have polish on my nails, I can't say that I can recall noticing when the fungus started to grow. When I looked this up online, I noticed that my nails looked similar to a type of fungus that is most commonly associated with HIV infection. Since reading this, I have been in constant panic.
Avatar m tn Hello, Such kind of nail thickening and color change can be due to trauma or nail fungal infection also. Nail fungus also known as Onychomycosis is very common but hard to treat because of the location of the fungus that happens to be under the nails. There are different ways to treat this infection, but recent studies suggest that using both topical and oral anti fungal medications at same time yields better result.
Avatar f tn I asked the same question months ago. It seems like it is fine to do them except as you get closer to the end of your pregnancy. There are massage points on your ankle from what I am told that will trigger labor. To be honest with you, I haven't had once since I found I'm pregnant.
Avatar m tn I went to the doctor and he told me that this is something that happens sometimes when a new toe nail grows and that there’s nothing to do about it, and it’ll just stay that way forever. I want to know if it’s true and that there’s really nothing to be done to return in to normal.
Avatar n tn Hi, Since your nail condition has not been given proper diagnosis ,you may discuss with your physician a nail biopsy. Nail biopsy is done to determine the cause of the condition. Based on the results of the biopsy, your physician may opt for nail surgery as a method of treatment. For patient who underwent nail surgery indications include chronic infections like fungal infections , nail tumors (which I believe is not applicable in your case) and in some trauma and unknown causes. (http://www.
1930941 tn?1400107522 I had this happen due to toe nail fungus that I got after I broke the nail and then when the new one came in it had a fungus which made the grow funny and dig into the tissue. My GP gave me two antibiotics then an antifungal. In the end the nail had to come off and finally it is ok now. Let me know what happens. Best if you can find a podiatrist that specializes in diabetics.
Avatar m tn I think I have toenail fungus my toe nail on my right foot has been great is she lol and it's been covered with purple dark purple nail polish my toenail yesterday just started falling off its almost all the way off and I'm wondering if I should take the rest of and if it's going to grow back please help
Avatar f tn You can get your nails polished but no acrylic or gels and be sure to inform the nail tech you are pregnant. There are nerves in the ankle and heal that can throw you into labor.
Avatar m tn no no ,, my nails kinda look normal but thier is about 15 or so ridges they are like groves and its not a fungus , acctually I got a fungus several years ago and this thing killed it , it took a year to do it and the nail had a horizontal line as the fungus grew off,, and i've seen the pitcher in a magizine of what I have ,, and the drops were just 19.
Avatar n tn As we age, nails thicken and become more susceptible to nail conditions and infections. Circulatory problems and use of medications also increase the risk of developing a nail condition. Fungal infection or onychomycosis tends to run in families because of an inherited tendency, but not everyone is susceptible. While some fungal nail infections may respond to topical antifungal creams, lotions, and gels, most infections of the nail plate require oral medications prescribed by your doctor.
Avatar f tn is hep c and fungal infections of the toenail associated in anyway?