Last month, I took the grandkids bowling for a birthday party. I usually bring my own gear, but I was rushed and ended up wearing the rental shoes for nearly three hours. Fast forward two weeks, and I noticed my big toe looking yellow and the skin around it peeling. It’s been a nightmare trying to get it clear again before sandal season starts.
I tried a few home remedies like vinegar soaks, but I finally started seeing a real difference after using Kerassentials Serum (i buy here). It feels much more soothing than the harsh chemical sprays I tried first, and the new growth actually looks healthy. The resistance to the itch has been the best part.
Has anyone else had a rental shoe disaster like this? What are your go-to hygiene tips for shared gear? Also, how long did it take for your nail to fully grow out once you found something that worked?
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This is exactly why I stopped renting! I always bring a spray can of disinfectant if I absolutely have to use house shoes. Tea tree oil can help the skin, but the nail takes forever.
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I had a similar issue after a local tournament. I can vouch for Kerassentials Serum too; it took about three weeks before the yellowing started to fade, but it definitely works better than the drugstore creams.
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How is the texture of that serum? I hate when things feel greasy inside my socks all day.
It’s usually pretty light and absorbs fast. To answer your other question, it usually takes a full 6 months for a toenail to grow out completely. You just have to be consistent or it comes right back.
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Ugh, rentals are the worst. I caught something similar at a skating rink once. Now I wear two pairs of socks if I have to rent.
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I actually bought a UV shoe sanitizer for my closet. It sounds overkill but it really helps keep the bacteria and fungus down in my regular work shoes too.
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Good luck with the recovery! It’s a slow process but you’ll get there.
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I honestly don’t trust the ‘spray’ they use at the counter. I’ve seen them miss half the shoe before putting it back on the shelf.
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Patience is key. I’ve been dealing with a thick nail for a year. Just keep it trimmed short so the treatment can actually reach the nail bed.
For what it’s worth, I’ve been using Kerassentials Serum for about a month now on a persistent spot I got from the gym. It’s the only thing that actually stopped the spreading and cleared up the skin around the edges.
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Glad you found Kerassentials Serum! It really is a game changer for the skin resistance. My nails look 100% better than they did last summer after I started using it daily.
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