nail polish--or the more natural colloidon--has never done anything for me. Dr Weil mentions hot water. Avoidance--long pants with socks rolled up over the bottoms--might be better yet. _________________________________________________________________ Cheer a special someone with a fun Halloween eCard from American Greetings! Go to http://www.msn.americangreetings.com/index_msn.pd?source=msne134