Some clients noticed when I changed from sneakers into sterilizable sandals — required in the sterilization room. That brief moment with my feet exposed was all it took for them to notice the darkened nail. I was overcome with embarrassment.
I spent 20 years restoring other people's confidence in their feet, but every time I took off my shoes, I was reminded that I couldn't solve my own problem.
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Everything I tried was weak, expensive, or impossible to stick with:
1. Antifungal creams and sprays
‑ Strong-smelling, stained the sheets, and after weeks, the fungus was still there.
2. Oral antifungal medications
‑ They helped a little, but my liver tests began showing concerning changes.
3. In-clinic laser sessions
‑ $400 per treatment, four weeks in a row… with no guarantee of results.
With each new disappointment, my anxiety grew. I would wake up thinking:
“Am I going to live with this nail fungus forever? Will I hide my feet for the rest of my life?”
It was devastating.
