if i use this to file down a fungus nail, can attachment be sanitized so that my other toenails or family members don't catch it?
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Place the grinder heads in rubbing alcohol for 30 minutes, remove, allow to dry, store.
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Despite answers to the contrary, here is a YT video I found that says you can. While this video is geared towards a professional, the fact remains that one can grind the thick fungal nail down to the skin with few negative side effects. Watch the video closely. Pay attention. If you decide to do this yourself, you may lose the nail, but you will save yourself HUNDREDS of dollars per toe. You can also find anti-fungal remedy videos on YouTube that will help you correct and prevent the infection, again saving you the BIG BUCKS! Additionally, you may wish to invest in a real grinder, like a DREMEL, instead of this unit. But that is your call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6j5C_9YqbQ Despite answers to the contrary, here is a YT video I found that says you can. While this video is geared towards a professional, the fact remains that one can grind the thick fungal nail down to the skin with few negative side effects. Watch the video closely. Pay attention. If you decide to do this yourself, you may lose the nail, but you will save yourself HUNDREDS of dollars per toe. You can also find anti-fungal remedy videos on YouTube that will help you correct and prevent the infection, again saving you the BIG BUCKS! Additionally, you may wish to invest in a real grinder, like a... » Read More Despite answers to the contrary, here is a YT video I found that says you can. While this video is geared towards a professional, the fact remains that one can grind the thick fungal nail down to the skin with few negative side effects. Watch the video closely. Pay attention. If you decide to do this yourself, you may lose the nail, but you will save yourself HUNDREDS of dollars per toe. You can also find anti-fungal remedy videos on YouTube that will help you correct and prevent the infection, again saving you the BIG BUCKS! Additionally, you may wish to invest in a real grinder, like a DREMEL, instead of this unit. But that is your call. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6j5C_9YqbQ « Show Less
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I bought the stuff for my wife. She has no experience in using it on the type of nails you describe.Sorry
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Not that I noticed. It is recommended to let the nail dry before putting anything else on it though.
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You may use the product on nails,however, according to the package it is not effective there. They neglect to mention this detail in the on line offering. Only when I received the package did I find this out.
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NO...nails need to be clean and dry....then roughed up a little so the strip will adhere.....
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If it works on toe nails it should work on finger nails too. Be noted that the product only works if the fungus has not spread on the whole nail. It only works on partially infected nails.
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I used it on my toenails and they cleared in just a few treatments. I was only bothered with two toenails; however I keep some in medicine cabinet and if I feel my nails are starting to get the fungus again, just a couple days and it is gone again.
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No, this is strictly a sanitizer. You may have better luck with some form of stripper, though I have no experience with this firsthand.
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I don't see how it would harm anything, but I have only used it for sterling and plated silver serving pieces and jewelry. Why not write Hagerty at te address on the jar and ask the experts?
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It's true: it's NOT effective on nails. I bought this in Sept. 2013. It stated on the packaging that is was not effective for nails, and references treatment for athlete's foot and ringworm. The package picture is misleading. I gave it a try by first filing down my nail and exposing as much of the underlying tissue as possible. This product had no effect on the fungus in my nail bed. I stopped using the Fungi Nail solution in July 2013. For the last year, I have been using only a solution of original flavor Listerine, distilled white vinegar directly after showering and letting it dry on the nail and surrounding tissue. I stuck to this regiment religiously for a full year. I removed and filed down the damaged nail regularly. Additionally, I stopped wearing toenail polish and wore open-toed shoes whenever possible. My nail is now almost fully healed and grown back in normally. Only a very small edge of damaged nail needs to finish growing out.
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dehydrator goes first of all. right after you finish to file the nail. I will strip off any trace of oil that may have stayed in your nail.
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I don't know. I have a small dog with translucent nails. I would suggest a combination coarse/smooth file for your dog's nails.
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I think if the fungus was gone, it would be safe to thin the thickened nails. I would ask a doctor, to be safe.
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Probably won't hurt the toenail, but not sure it will do anything to help heal it. Using triple antibiotic will help prevent infection. Toenail injuries can be very painful so the pain relief version would help with that.
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yes...that's all I use it for...I use a manual/regular file on my normal fingernails. I also use this electric one on calluses (feet only)
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No. Use only 23 gauge headless pin nails. I have used multiple brands of nails without any issues.