Anything new in toenail fungus treatment?
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Comments (27)I am not suggesting anyone try this, but I am curious about UV-C sterilizers as a possible treatment. I know that UV-C causes cell damage, but if a person was to protect the skin by covering the surrounding area, and give a timed few seconds "burst" of UV to the nail only, It would seem likely to work. There are these pocket UV sterilizers wands, I may get one. meantime, I am using an OTC anti-fungal and tea tree oil, and if I really get on top of it and use it twice a day, there seems to be improvement. my problem is in 1 toe nail, I had an ingrown toenail infection, about 25 years ago, which required minor super painful cutting, and this nail is curved and partly separated in the middle from the skin underneath, so its difficult to treat because normal heat and moisture from work doesn't help. ( I cant use sandals where i work ). I heard Oregano oil is also a great anti-fungal, also soaking your feet in warm water that has a little chlorine, and baking soda, this worked great for my athletes foot I had years back....See MoreNew house, unknown tree, unknown fungus
Comments (8)well.. 2 independent ID's ... if its scale.. its treatable.. but i have never seen such on mature bark ... if its mushrooms.. as bboy suggests.. i think.. lol ... they are living on the rotting wood under the bark ... time is limited ... that is a very bad prior pruning.. i am wondering what the prior owner did to the rest of the tree ... two more pix .. as good a closeup as you can get... and a pic of the whole ... may as well tell us where you are also .... ken ps: why am i wondering if this tree was topped.. or telephone poled ... or any significant construction in the root zone... or all three????...See MoreTreatment for new bulbs
Comments (5)Hi, Gail... welcome to the forum! Getting new bulbs is always exciting, and we're happy to help get you started! The outer brown husk can be peeled carefully... Hippeastrum bulbs are built rather like onions, in layers. The outer skin is nothing more than a dead layer that offers some protection for the bulb flesh, but since you'll probably be potting them, it really won't need that. Once I have the outer husk peeled so I can see what the bulb looks like, I dust a little bit of Captan anti-fungal powder around the edge of the basal plate at the bottom of the bulb, and I make sure I dust any bruises, wounds or raw flesh. This will help keep any rot from setting in. If you find any soft, rotting areas, carefully cut them out with a clean, sharp knife... and make certain to dust well with an anti-fungal powder! Cinnamon will work in a pinch, but it's best to use a product like Captan, by Bonide. If you end up cutting away any areas that will come in contact with soil once potted, don't pot it right away... dust it with anti-fungal powder and set the bulb somewhere away from direct sunlight to dry for a few days... then pot up, taking care to keep the wound out of moist soil if possible. Next, I choose a nice pot with drainage holes... I prefer unglazed clay, but any pot will work as long it has drainage holes. When you pot the bulb, you want at least 2 inches of space between the bulb and the wall of the pot. I like them larger, but I use a very fast-draining medium that doesn't retain moisture. I mix my own medium, and I don't use the bagged soil available everywhere. Next, I pot up the bulb, keeping at least 1/2 to 2/3 of the bulb above soil level. I don't pack the soil... instead, I gently tap the pot side to settle it in. Then, I give it a nice drink of tepid water, and place it in a warm, sunny room to grow. Water again after new growth begins, and then on a regular basis, as the soil becomes dry at root ball level. Don't panic if growth is a little bit slow to start... some bulbs take a little bit to wake up from dormancy. If growing Hippeastrum bulbs teaches us anything, it's to have patience, and to be observant. Good luck with your new bulbs! If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! We're here to help! :-)...See MoreToe Fungus
Comments (29)isopropyl alcohol is listed as a fungicide: Isopropyl alcohol in list of fungicides And vinegar is effective as a mild mildewcide, mildew being a fungus.: " One test by Good Housekeeping's microbiologist found that 5% vinegar is 90% effective against mold and 99.9% effective against bacteria,[57] though another study showed that vinegar is less effective than Clorox and Lysol against poliovirus.[58] In modern times experts have advised against using vinegar as a household disinfectant against human pathogens, as it is less effective than chemical disinfectants.[27] Vinegar is ideal for washing produce because it breaks down the wax coating and kills bacteria and mold. The editors of Cook's Illustrated found vinegar to be the most effective and safest way to wash fruits and vegetables, beating antibacterial soap, water and just a scrub brush in removing bacteria."[59]" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar If I recall from my old biology class correctly, fungus & mold don't like acidic, dry, or salty environments, which is why old food preservation methods included pickling, drying, & salting....See Moresocks
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