DEAR DR. GOTT:
A while ago you had a letter from a reader who said Vicks didn’t work for nail fungus. I, too, was having hard time getting rid of a nail fungus with it but then discovered it was more effective if I got the Vicks under the nail. I used a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently massage the salve into the skin under the affected nail. Within two weeks I started to notice the nail and skin were less yellow and flaky. Since then the fungus has completely gone and my new nail has grown in healthy and strong.
DEAR READER:
I believe that part of the problem with Vicks for nail fungus lies with how people are using it. I have repeatedly told my readers to trim the nail as much as possible without causing pain before applying the Vicks to the skin surrounding (and under) the nail. From some of the letters I have received that claim Vicks doesn’t work, it appears that the individuals have not bothered following the proper procedure.
Having said that, since I first started recommending Vicks for nail fungus, a new product has come on the market. Miranel is a Vicks-like salve that has an added ingredient that allows more of the active ingredients to penetrate the nail reaching the skin underneath. Since nail fungus is actually an infection of the skin under the nail, it is important that this area have the most treatment. This is why the nails needed to be trimmed before applying the Vicks, but Miranel has further enhanced the effect.
I have mentioned the product in the past and have since received many letters from readers who have had great success using it. It is available in most pharmacies and Wal-Mart.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Dr. Gott’s Compelling Home Remedies”. Others readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
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