I have never tried this ! But I did put ''freezezone'' around the nail, then it turns white and a few days will be able to peel that skin off , and it seems to help, cause then the nail is not really touching the skin as much. But you have to keep this up a while. I haven't done it for a long time now, and my nail is again killing me. Maybe I'll try the Vicks..thanks...Lorrie....I'd appreciate more suggesions privately through my e-mail if possible..lolla38@shaw.ca