2007-03-06 09:35:45 · 1 answers · asked by Missvicki 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Miss Vicki
Vicks vapor rub is only really effective for softer nails - either nails that have only just started to show signs of fungus or infants nails.
You may want to try something acidic (ie vinegar) or maybe a beer soak.
2007-03-07 10:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by fungifoe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, did you end up with a fungus because of acrylic nails? If so go to the shop where you had your nails done. They can put some stuff on it that will kill the fungus.
Do it right away, I'm sure they won't even charge you for it, all they need to do is just wipe it on. I think also rubbing alcohol will kill the fungus, call the nail salon and ask them.
Good luck!!
2007-03-06 10:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of this, but the last link has claims of vitamin E or vicks vapo rub working for people (testimonials) . Nail fungus sometimes requires prescription medications (ie Lamisil) to get rid of it, due to the fact that it is underneath the nail ....best bet is to see a podiatrist if it is the toe nails..you might have to have a liver test before you take something like Lamisil.
here are some links
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nail-fungus/DS00084
http://www.nail-fungus.org/
http://www.coolnurse.com/nail_fungus.htm
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00084.html
link to claims of natural Cures...
http://www.otan.dni.us/webfarm/emailproject/fungus.htm
2007-03-06 09:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of using Vick's Vapor Rub to treat toe nail fungus.If this truly works, you may have hit on something revolutionery.
2016-03-18 23:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋