A member asked:

Nail on big toe is 2/3 detached. negative for fungus but doc scripted thymol anyway. it grows, i clip, been at least a yr. but no progress.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These nails: (Great Toe) grow VERY slowly but may be inhibited by chemicals applied for FUNGAL control! Try stopping the Thymol for a few weeks! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 5/21/2016

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Hold everything..: There are many reasons for the nail to be detached from the nail bed (onycholysis). If a fungus was not detected, then there is no need to be applying thymol, unless there is a suspicion that the fungus is present, regardless of the fungal detection test. Take a series of photos of your nails growth to verify your suspicions. Be careful of aggressive pedicures.

Answered 11/28/2017

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