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Disclaimer: I’m not a medical professional and can only speak to my personal experience which is based on no research whatsoever.
I had a toenail fungus under the big toenail about 7-8 years ago. I finally found soaking it in a tub of apple cider vinegar, daily or every other day for three months, took it away. I would soak it for awhile (I can’t remember how long) scrape at the stuff that came off on the surface, soak it some more, etc.
I started with diluted vinegar, when I found it didn’t irritate my skin I eventually stopped diluting it.
I’m thinking your case is much more serious than mine was, I never saw a doctor for mine.
Try two parts vinegar to one part warm water and soak feet for 20 minutes daily. If you’re tolerating the diluted vinegar soaks, and not noticing any difference, you can use a stronger soak.
Apple cider vinegar is a popular remedy for toenail fungus due to its antifungal properties. If you want to treat your fungus using ACV, you can soak your feet in a mixture of warm water and the vinegar for about 15 minutes, twice a day. When purchasing the ACV, you should make sure it is raw, unpasteurized, and organic.
In some cases, surgical procedure may be needed to remove the toenail fungus. Consult with your podiatrist about the best treatment options for your case of toenail fungus.
While many people are otherwise healthy and may just think of it as a cosmetic problem, ignoring a toenail infected with fungus could have health consequences beyond appearances. Potential complications of a toenail fungal infection:
Foot pain. Over time, a nail infected with fungus can become thick and misshapen, causing pain, Dr. Joseph says. It can even make it difficult to walk when wearing shoes, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Spread of the fungus. Sometimes untreated toenail fungus can spread to the surrounding skin on the foot. This may result in athlete’s foot, a condition marked by itchy, red, cracked skin.
Widespread infection. This complication of toenail fungal infection is of particular concern for people with diabetes and other chronic conditions that weaken the immune system. If a toenail fungus spreads to the skin and causes it to crack, bacteria can get in. This may cause cellulitis, a condition that produces swollen, red, tender skin and must be treated with antibiotics, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. In severe cases of cellulitis, the infection can enter the bloodstream and be deadly. “And it can all start from a simple fungal infection,” Joseph says.
Loss of nails. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology explains that toenails infected with fungus can separate from the nail bed, a condition known as onycholysis. If this happens, the loose portion of the nail will need to be removed. Even if an infected toenail doesn't become loose, it may still need to be removed if the fungus doesn’t go away with traditional treatments.
Watch The Toe Bro on YouTube. Very interesting videos of toenail removal due to fungus.
Thanks, never heard of him, looked him up. He has a website too. I love the foot show "my feet are killing me"
You Tube link -
As a licensed foot specialist (Chiropodist) practicing in Toronto, Canada, I see a lot of different foot problems. 4 years ago I decided to start filming the different cases that arrive in my office on a daily basis...and so the 'Toe Bro' was born.
Enjoy this quick little montage of some of the different foot conditions you will see on this channel. I started this channel to spread awareness about foot health and how foot specialists around the world can help YOU with your foot problems!
I didn't do it for the fungus, I use it to calm my restless legs when requip isn't working. Noticed, fungus was disappearing with further use.
Sorry it didn't work for your patient.
My mom dropped something on her foot and it looked nasty. I suggested she try vaporub and it cleared up very fast! Mom was amazed. We use vaporub for a lot of different things.
Try two parts vinegar to one part warm water and soak feet for 20 minutes daily. If you’re tolerating the diluted vinegar soaks, and not noticing any difference, you can use a stronger soak.
1: proper surgical.removal.
2: skin wound care , daily. Along with clinic therapy.
3. Proper diet . /Vitamins.
4: Pharmaceutical meds.
5. Blood circulation .
6: actually had to use a toe brace so as not to bump or harm the area.
7: a healthy nail bed will determine if the nail can be salvaged. My nail (regrowth)had to be scraped back if the bed wasn't showing healthy rejuvenation.
The podiatrist does the procedure it was the aftercare with a wound specialist that (no pun intended) nailed the speed of recovery.
To the OP are you sure the elderly man has fungus in his toenail? I was watching the toe bro yesterday, not all thick nails are due to fungus. Some get thick from trauma.
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The Toe Bro also had a show on A&E but I'm not sure if it's being/been renewed for a second season.
Looks like he only did one season of 6 episodes. A&E doesn't seem like the right network for him.
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1: proper surgical.removal.
2: skin wound care , daily. Along with clinic therapy.
3. Proper diet . /Vitamins.
4: Pharmaceutical meds.
5. Blood circulation .
6: actually had to use a toe brace so as not to bump or harm the area.
7: a healthy nail bed will determine if the nail can be salvaged. My nail (regrowth)had to be scraped back if the bed wasn't showing healthy rejuvenation.
The podiatrist does the procedure it was the aftercare with a wound specialist that (no pun intended) nailed the speed of recovery.
I watched the toe bro yesterday, not every thick nail gets removed. He removes very few thick toenails from what I saw. He prefers not to unless the nail is that badly infected with fungus. He will clip it and use the dremel to file it lower. He says to see how it comes in now that he cleaned the dead skin and stuff out and if it comes back as a fungal nail, then he will remove it. Some he destroys the nail bed and on others he does not. It seems to depend on the person's age and whether male or female.
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Thanks, never heard of him, looked him up. He has a website too. I love the foot show "my feet are killing me"
You Tube link -
As a licensed foot specialist (Chiropodist) practicing in Toronto, Canada, I see a lot of different foot problems. 4 years ago I decided to start filming the different cases that arrive in my office on a daily basis...and so the 'Toe Bro' was born.
Enjoy this quick little montage of some of the different foot conditions you will see on this channel. I started this channel to spread awareness about foot health and how foot specialists around the world can help YOU with your foot problems!
He has a video on how to cut thick toenails. I'll post the video for anyone that needs it. He uses his big clipper to chip away at it, taking small pieces, he then takes a dremel to it to file the whole nail bed down
In one toe bro video yesterday, he had a patient that had a buildup of old, dead and calloused skin all over his legs, feet and toes. He also had fungus nails to top it off. He was being seen by a "very famous" doctor in Canada whose name was bleeped out of course who had sent home health workers to his home 3 times a week to "clean and redress" his "wounds". These home health workers were severely neglecting him, I'm not sure what his doctor(s) knew about the extent of his "issue".
He's been told to not get his skin wet which left me scratching my head because for a condition as bad as that, it was like his skin was fish scales, you need to wash it, try to scrub some of that dead skin off, then you need to moisturize. Telling this poor guy not to put water or anything on it, was making his skin worst.
I've seen a similar condition on Dr. Pimple Popper. She had him and his son clean the skin good, then putting creams on, and I think she had them use Vaseline, then wrap it with plastic wrap and ace bandages to keep the moisture in.
I forgot to mention the shocking part. This poor, severely neglected man had ants crawling around his toes and up under the ace bandages! He must have had ant colonies setting up housing under the bandages. You have to wonder if there's a Queen ant in each leg. Yes, both legs/feet had ants.
Apparently the video is age restricted, you have to click the you tube link below the video to watch it.
To the OP are you sure the elderly man has fungus in his toenail? I was watching the toe bro yesterday, not all thick nails are due to fungus. Some get thick from trauma.
Yes, Podiatrist tested it for fungus.
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