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This is a rather common problem in the practice of family medicine, but it is very difficult to correct. Removal does not often provide a cure. It is felt that a fungus may be the etiology, the cause. It is most common in the elderly. In 1977 a woman presented her big toe as a problem for us to solve. It was the site of a “horny” toe nail, large, angled, and very difficult to trim or keep under control.

She was instructed to use foot soaks of Epsom salt for fifteen minutes every night at bedtime. Then she was to wrap the toe in a small castor oil pack, which was to be kept on all night long. This procedure was to be continued for two months. She was seen just six months later. Upon examination, we found her nail to be completely normal.

What happened? Increased circulation? Better lymphatic flow? Fungicidal activity? Faith? Patience and persistence? How her toe nail responded remains—like many other physiological responses—an enigma. But, with patience, persistence, consistency, and castor oil she fixed it!