This Might be of 'Interest'

[AndrewT]

Dear All,

I have recently Purchased, through an Advert. a "'Fungustherapy Pro' Professional Laser Treatment". This is a Product designed to Kill Toenail Fungus, actually UNDER The Nail. The is achieved by using Two Different Laser Lights- Pulsing Together (maybe alternating). The Unit itself looks, rather like, the Oxygen Monitors that are put onto your Thumbs..... except this is put on your Toe(s).

I soaked my Feet, in dilute disinfectant solution, that had just A Little detergent in it (a small squirt of WU liquid). I soaked them for about Fifteen minutes, before carefully drying- taking care to ensure a Good Drying. I then placed the Machine (for want of a better word) over my Big Toe- the infected one- and pushed the Start Button. A Green 'In Use' light came on, on top of the unit. There was a Slight 'Tingling' sensation, as the Unit operated- apparently Giving Off both Blue 'Visible' and Red 'Invisible' Light. The Product Stopped Automatically, after seven minutes- the Treatment was then Complete. I then covered my toes in Anti Fungal Cream, before putting on Night Socks (Sox, for our American Cousins).

I have only 'Done' this a few times, with very little After Effect- maybe a Very Slight 'burning' sensation but Really NOTHING to worry about. I'm Going to continue, with this, for some weeks, and 'see' what Happens.

I'll Keep you all 'Posted', regarding this- actually fairly expensive- Item.

AndrewT

[Mgt1234]

Hi AndrewT

Thank you for sharing. I struggled with fungal nails on both big toes and on 4 hand nails. I did some research and tried a couple of products, I found the most effective for me was by using white iodine 15%, twice a day, it cleared up after a several weeks. It doesn’t smell or have a colour. I just dripped a couple of drops down between the gap in the nail and fingers/toes etc. twice a day.

But if anyone wants to try this themselves please check out the warning eg not to be used if you have thyroid problems or are pregnant or allergic to white iodine.

It doesn’t clear up overnight but after several weeks it’s gone, I’m so glad it worked for me. Good luck with your treatment Andrew. Best wishes.

Margaret

[livornese in reply to Mgt1234]

It does sound interesting, and I certainly hope it works for you!

[CallyFS]

Andrew, I'll be interested to find out if this treatment works. I've an infected big toenail and have been told by both GP and podiatrist that no treatment on NHS is available because of my CKD4.

[AndrewT in reply to CallyFS]

I'll 'Keep You Posted' CallyF5, so far- if anything- my nail actually Looks 'Worse'.... this is because it is Killing ALL the Fungus UNDER the nail. Only when the nail Grows Out will it be Cured. If you wish I can P(rivate) M(essage) you, with a Progress Report, say every few weeks.

It IS Certainly a Different/ Novel Approach- which I'm certainly going to Try. Please let me know babe.

AndrewT