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ONYCHOMYCOSIS.
From the Book: Hand-book of Skin Diseases, p. 431-433, By Isidor Neumann · 1877
By onychomycosis we understand an affection of the substance of the nail, produced by fungus, which presents the following appearance : The nail generally assumes the shape of a claw, curved over the end of the finger, and ends anteriorly in a thickened extremity. Its surface becomes rough and un-even, the color dirty-yellow, and the whole nail is readily movable in its bed. We find also transverse fissures, of more or less light color, and yellowish spots in the centre and on the under surface. The nail flakes off readily, and is shed in crumbling masses.
The cases hitherto observed, whose number is very small, appeared both on the fingers and toes, and were associated, some with favus and some with herpes tonsurans. It would seem that the crusts or scales get beneath the nails from frequent scratching of parts thus affected, and that the fungal elements, finding there the proper conditions for their development, penetrate the nail-substance, whereby the latter is loosened, and suffers the alterations described. As the fungi grow exceedingly slow in this situation, it may readily happen that the herpes tonsurans or the favus has entirely disappeared from the spots where infection took place, while the onychomycosis continues.
Both the powdery and crumbling masses, as also fine sections of the yet dense nail-substance, show chains of conidia, with clearly-marked nuclei, and here and there free cells. The terminal joints of the chains are sometimes club-shaped.
Various views still prevail as to the nature of this fungus.
VIRCHOW (Archiv, IX. Band) describes a dense net-work, from which single broad threads shoot out, whose ends expand into small chains of oval spores ; he also found umbelliferous structures. He concluded that different forms of this affection occur, related both to favus and to herpes tonsurans. The fungi are related to the botrytis or peronospora and penicillium.
BÄRENSPRUNG identifies onychomycosis with herpes tonsurans ; KÜCHENMEISTER and HALLIER with achorion ; KöBNER describes two cases, which he classes with herpes tonsurans. He represents round cells with short concatenations, which, moreover, enlarge clavate, or branch, and finally may end in delicate threads, bearing on their extremities several elliptical conidia. KÖBNER also once discovered a puccinia.
If we examine a portion of diseased nail by making thin sections with a razor through the yellowish portions, we find its substance penetrated by short-jointed branched fungous threads, somewhat compressed, resembling, slightly, a tape-worm, whose sections, scarcely longer than they are broad, have generally a nuclear cell in their interior ; we like-wise see roundish cells of fungus scattered between the lamellæ of the nail, or arranged in groups, most of them likewise containing a small spherical secondary cell in their centre. Here and there we meet with the arthrococcus. The contents appear in other respects to be watery. These cellular fibres display a firm power of cohesion, and, after maceration of a portion of nail in water, they may be moved, hither and thither, by slight pressure on the cover of the slide, without falling into their composite elements, and should therefore be considered as mycelial threads. We do not find any especial collections of micrococcus or bacteria upon or between the cells of the substance of the nail. In cases where the mycelia are less numerous, they may be more clearly seen after soaking the section in a solution of caustic potash (one part to ten).
Treatment. The treatment consists in removing the loose lamellæ of the nail, and employing local baths of **caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) commonly known as “red devil lye” and corrosive sublimate (two grains to the ounce), and in repeated frictions with turpentine.
**Note: Treating Nail Fungus or Infections (Medical Caution)
Turpentine Pure Gum Resin oil possesses natural antifungal properties that can combat toenail fungus. Nail fungus can also be killed when turpentine is applied topically in the area of infection.
Soaking human fingernails or toenails in lye to treat fungus or medical conditions:
DO NOT DO THIS. Lye (sodium hydroxide) is a caustic, corrosive chemical that will cause severe chemical burns and destroy skin and nail tissue.
Vinegar Soak: Soaking nails in a diluted vinegar and water mixture (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water) is a common folk remedy for mild nail fungus, as it creates an acidic environment that can stop fungus from growing.
Alkalize
Chlorine Dioxide MMS
★★★★★
Source (2006): https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2006088790A2/en
Abstract
A method for treating nail fungus by soaking the infected nail(s) in a dilute solution of chlorine dioxide in water.
It has been discovered that an effective way to treat fungal nail infection comes from applying chlorine dioxide topically, so that it penetrates the nailplate and inactivates pathogens residing in the nailbed— for example, by dissolving chlorine dioxide gas in water, permitting the patient to soak the infected fungal infected nail in the solution for a period of time and for a series of successive treatments to improve the aesthetic appearance of the nail, destroy the fungal infection and to promote healthy nail growth.
Therefore, in a first aspect the present invention is a method treating nail fungus comprising the steps of: preparing a solution of chlorine dioxide in water, and soaking the infected nail or nails in the chlorine dioxide solution for a period of at least 45 minutes, once a day for a minimum of three days.
In another aspect of the present invention the method incorporates soaking the affected nail(s) along with the entire foot, in order to destroy pathogens thereon and help prevent reinfection of the nail by pathogens residing elsewhere on the foot.
In another aspect of the present invention the method incorporates protecting the solution of chlorine dioxide and water from ambient light during the treatment to prevent premature destruction of the chlorine dioxide by photolysis. In another aspect the present invention comprises using a solution of chlorine dioxide in water containing a minimum of 80 parts per million chlorine dioxide as the treating agent.
Chlorine dioxide gas, dissolved in neutral-pH solution at ambient temperature, in a concentration of approximately 80-100 parts-per-million, was administered to several patients suffering from toenail fungus. The chlorine dioxide solution was administered as a "foot soak", under low-light conditions. Treatments were for up to 1 hour/day for up to 7 days. In each case significant improvement in nail appearance was visible early in the protocol or treatment process. New nails reportedly grew in normally within several months, with little to no evidence of the original infection.
Listerine
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Overall, Listerine is a beneficial tool for treating yeast infections found in the mouth, skin, and nails. Yeast infections can be reduced by rinsing the mouth out with Listerine, soaking affected areas with Listerine, or placing a rag soaked in Listerine on the affected area.
Whether you have a toenail fungus or athlete's foot, your bottle of regular Listerine mouthwash can help treat the problem within a few days. Listerine contains thymol, which has antifungal properties that help kill the fungus responsible for toenail fungus. It provides fast relief from symptoms like stinging and burning sensations and excessive itching.
Also, it acts as an antiseptic to prevent further infection. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again. Listerine is antiseptic and contains four essential oils; eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate, and thymol.
Directions:
Dip your hands or fingers in undiluted Listerine for 30 minutes every day for 1 week. If you have sensitive skin, dilute Listerine by mixing it with equal amounts of water. Treatment 30 days.
Rob's Method:
Soak a paper towel with Listerine (yellow), fold it over and under your toes, put your foot into an empty bread bag and put a sock over your foot. You can wear it for one hour or over nite, your choice. Do this for afew days til fungus is gone.
Black Nigella Seeds
★★★★★
Eat a teaspoon of black seeds/ nigella seeds 4/5 times a week.
Unbelievable! Watched the damaged nail grow out in 4 weeks.
Tried everything and nothing worked until this.
Cedarwood Oil, Goat Milk
Cedarwood Oil, Goat Milk
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Black Walnut Tincture
Black Walnut Tincture
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I have tried other remedies, but Iodine drops was the quickest cure, one month cure. I used Nascent Iodine, it is discolored. I'm from Europe and found it at piping rock shop in United States and purchased it there (I'm not affiliated to this merchant).
First cut the toe nail completely up to the root of the nail. Then use a scrubbing pad, kitchen type for example, and scrub any fungus or dead skin on the toe. Then apply one drop of nascent iodine. Let it there for a few seconds, them apply some coconut oil on the toe.
From then on, every day after shower, scrub again, apply iodine drop and after drying, apply some coconut oil. Avoid too much sugar when healing. Good luck with healing toenail fungus.
General Feedback
General Feedback
I use it also preventatively to reduce or eliminate BO. I live in FL and in summer I sweat buckets and often don't smell good, if I work outside the deodorant won't hold all day unless I reapply. I do not use glycolic acid daily for this, armpits are sensitive and can begin peeling too much if I use every day. Didn't have this issue when using it on soles though... and it seems to be effective in preventing body odor for many people. For me, I can't extinguish the armpit problem without deodorant, but I really notice a huge difference on my feet, no odor whatsoever if I use regularly. I also tried - bought in powder form and dissolved - mandelic acid (also used in facial peels and toners) as well for this purpose. Allegedly, the acidic environment created by these acids kills the bacteria that produce unpleasant odors when breaking the sweat down on our skin. Mandelic acid is a bit gentler on the skin compared to glycolic.
Bleach
Bleach
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UPDATE: It worked beautifully! I missed a few days so for good measure I applied it for 3 weeks, at least twice daily. Can't believe how thorough and fast this worked. My sister had a toe nail fungus for years. This remedied it in less than one month. A healthy pink nail has grown out in place. Super happy!
Hydrogen Peroxide
Baking Soda
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I've used baking soda and maple syrup to cure fungus that I had on my big toe. In a matter of 3 days of taking one batch of this every day I saw the difference.
What I did, in a small pot I put 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 3 tsp of maple syrup I heated it up on medium (setting at 5) then reduced to 3 to allow it to boil for 5 minutes in all. Do not try to double the recipe otherwise you take away the effectiveness. Before it cools down too much I transfer onto a sandwich bag (not sure if this is wise, but that's what I've used so far) and I've put it in the freezer for about 3 to 4 minutes to let it cool and once cooled it comes off the plastic very easily, now don't let it sit in freezer too long otherwise it'll get real hard. Check it often and when it comes off then its ready to make into small pieces, I find its like making toffee, I twist it so that it looks equal lengthtwise and then take the scissors and cut into small sizes, once that is done I then take half of what I've cut and swallow them down with water. Some have eaten it straight from the pot I can't handle the taste and it seems to work just as well.
I learned this at another site and was wanting to share it since I've gained so much more from this site. APPARENTLY, HEATING it is VERY important. the molecules of the salts and sugars must be bonded by heat. THE FUNGUS OR CANCER loves the sugars of the syrup but then the attached sodium bicarbonate is A LETHAL TROJAN HORSE. I didn't use this for cancer but this information was given along with the fungus.
Listerine
There are several disinfecting or sterilizing solutions you can use for the toothbrush and nail file. Though, I would soak them in separate containers.
1. HOCL - Hypochlorous Acid 0.02%
A good brand is briotech.com - "BrioTech Pure Hypochlorous." Soak 1-2 hours. This solution is completely non-toxic. This is NOT true regular bleach and is at least 10X more potent. Your body naturally makes HOCL.
2. USP or NSF Bleach 6%
This is hypochlorite or regular bleach. USP/NSF indicates it is a food grade bleach. Add bleach to water: 1 pint water (500 mL) + 1 tsp. (5 mL) 6% USP/NSF bleach. The result is 0.05% hypochlorite. You can use up to 0.2%. Soak 2 hours. This type of bleach has toxins.
3. Iodine 5% - 7%
6 drops Lugol's Iodine in 1/2 cup filtered water. Only purchase "clean" Lugol's - e.g., from a compounding pharmacist, drclarkstore.com, make your own, etc. Soak 2 hours or overnight. The iodine will evaporate out of solution.
4. Grain Alcohol
1 Liter Everclear or Vodka 80 proof. Soak tooth brush in 70% - 76% grain alcohol or undiluted Vodka (which is about 50% alcohol). Use a wide mouth jar with a close fitting non-metal lid, since alcohol evaporates. Can add salt to this, synergistic. Soak 1 hour.
5. Colloidal Silver. Soak overnight.
Best to get a new toothbrush and drop it into steaming hot water for 1/2 hour to remove toxic plasticizers and dyes which would otherwise seep into your mouth. First, wash tooth brush with Borax to remove other toxins.
I simply liberally spray my toothbrush after I use at night with HOCL 0.02% and put it inside an also sprayed plastic holder. Then, it is ready to use the next day.
Most of these ideas are listed in books by Hulda Clark, PhD, ND.
Listerine
Alkalize
Two that I can suggest:
1. Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda
2. Unpretentious Baker's Baking Soda
Note that the latter currently advertises itself as "aluminum free"; whereas, the Bob's Red Mill website has this about its baking soda:
"Our Baking Soda does not contain added aluminum, but because its naturally mined from the earth, it could contain trace amounts of naturally occurring aluminum. Because of this, we chose to remove 'aluminum free' from our packaging."
I would suspect (though I don't know it for sure) that Unpretentious Baker's baking soda is probably the same, not 100% "aluminum free." But would need to double-check with them.
Fenbendazole
★★★★★
Application Hints
★★★★★
Heat
★★★★★
Macadamia Nut Oil
★★★★★
Cayenne
★★★★★
A few months ago, I started using this liniment with capsaicin for sore muscles and joints, but I thought I'd try it on my toenails and nail folds. I applied it twice a day, after my morning shower and before bed. After four weeks and less than $25, the fungus was undetectable on my toe nails.
Birch Oil
★★★★★
Black Cumin
Iodine
★☆☆☆☆
BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Borax
★★★★★
However, my skin looks better and I can tell my feet appear to be shedding a bit of old fungal skin which is nice. I take 1/8 tsp in water a day and usually make a match tea with it in the morning. I sometimes will take a hot bath with 1 cup of epsom salt and 1 tblsp of borax and it does make my skin feel good, yet a bit dry... it does seem to be helping with healing.
Baking Soda
