About Jay Siedel, DPM

Doctor Seidel Graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and completed a three year surgical residency in Harrisburg, PA, and served as Chief Resident. r. Seidel is published in multiple peer-reviewed medical and surgical Journals. He has consulted with Medical Equipment Manufacturers, and helped design surgical instrumentation and medical devices both in the United States and Europe.
17 09 / 2025

Can Vicks Vaporub Treat Toenail Fungus?

By |2026-02-16T13:54:48-08:00September 17th, 2025|

Does Vicks VapoRub Cure Toenail Fungus? Can Vicks VapoRub treat toenail fungus? Many people share that Vicks VapoRub can treat fungal nail infections. Even though you may have heard of success stories using this product, it is still considered a myth. There is no scientific evidence that proves the effectiveness of Vicks VapoRub in [...]

17 09 / 2025

Treating Toenail Fungus With Bleach

By |2026-02-16T14:03:34-08:00September 17th, 2025|

Bleach Treatment Some people try using bleach at home as a last resort to treat toenail fungus. Even as a last resort, using bleach in this way is not a good idea. Toenail fungus can be difficult to manage. It is understandable why risky home methods like using bleach could seem attractive. However, [...]

17 09 / 2025

Can Nail-Biting Cause Nail Fungus?

By |2026-02-16T14:13:37-08:00September 17th, 2025|

Nail-Biting vs. Nail Fungus Nail-biting is a common bad habit. People usually bite their nails due to stress, anxiety, or boredom. If you’ve had this habit for a long time, you might not even realize when and how much you bite your nails. This habit is common in children, but it can last [...]

17 09 / 2025

How Did I Catch Fingernail Fungus?

By |2026-02-16T14:25:19-08:00September 17th, 2025|

What to know about Fingernail Fungus How did I catch fingernail fungus? When we think of and address nail fungus, the default seems to be toenail fungus since that is far more common than fingernail fungus. That is probably why fingernail fungus remains ignored, to the extent that many people do not know [...]