Listerine and Toenail Fungus
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Toenail fungus is caused by fungus called dermatophytes. Toenail fungus which is also known as onycomycosis, thrives in wet, warm and damp condition. Swimming pool, public gyms and locker rooms are the sources of toenail fungus. Toenail fungus is condition in which toenail becomes thick, discolored and disfigured.
Listerine, basically used as mouthwash, is also used to treat toenail fungus. Listerine for toenail fungus is home remedy among many home remedies. Listerine is cheapest, effective and easy to use form of treatment to cure toenail fungus.
Listerine is very easy to use for treating toenail fungus. Prepare Listerine solution and just soak your toenail in this Listerine solution for 30 minutes daily. After soaking, dry and wipe through your toenail using dry towel. Do not expose your toenail to dark condition immediately after soaking. It will take some weeks to months to cure toenail fungus. However, you must continue with treatment until new, healthy nail grow.
You can also use Listerine and vinegar in combination to treat toenail fungus. Take mixture of Listerine and vinegar in the proportion of 50:50 and then soak your toenail in that mixture for 30 minutes. Fungus does not do well in acidic environment. As vinegar is acidic and Listerine kills fungus, this combination works well against toenail fungus.
Some people also take mixture and paint it on affected toenail with help of brush. This method is also as effective as soaking but you need to do it frequently.
Listerine is very safe to use for treating toenail fungus. It does not cause any major side effects. However, sometimes your feet turn greenish after soaking. It is only a cosmetic and temporary condition and does not cause any harm. This condition will disappear with time.
Listerine is effective home remedy to treat toenail fungus. Use of Listerine for mouthwash is supported by FDA (Food and Drugs Association) and American Dental Association. But there are no medical studies or researches that support Listerine for toenail fungus. So, it is recommended that you should consult your doctor before using Listerine for treating toenail fungus.
Many people had used Listerine for the treatment of toenail fungus and obtained good results. Listerine is available without prescription and also cheaper than prescribed medicines.
While treatment is on, in order to enhance benefits of Listerine keep your feet ventilated. Use cotton socks and change them frequently. Keep your toenails small and trim. Keep your feet as dry as possible during treatment. Do not wear tight shoes as it will make your toenail wet and damp.
Any medicine, whether it is Listerine, vinegar or prescribed medicine, will take longer time to kill toenail fungus and new, healthy nail to grow. So be patient and never discontinue or skip the toenail fungus treatment in between.
Toenail fungus can be dangerous if it is neglected or left untreated for longer period of time. So treat toenail fungus as early as possible with home remedies such as Listerine.
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