Toenail Fungus Home Remedy
By: Veronica SmithTotal Views: 179, Word Count: 604,
At present, there are more than 6 million Americans suffering from toenail fungal infection. The incidence of toenail infection is more common among men than women. The diabetic patients are 25% more prone to the infection. The toenail fungal infection is highly contagious and if ignored and left untreated the infection may cause severe damage to the appearance and health of your nails. Often the infected nail emits foul smell and may even become too painful for the affected person to walk. Sometimes, the nail infection becomes quite complex to be treated in natural therapeutic ways. Under such conditions surgery can be the only option left for the physicians to treat infected nail.
Onychomycosis or toenail fungus is quite difficult to treat. A normal treatment procedure may involve three to six months. The best way to treat the fungal infection is by taking effective precautionary measures and implementing home remedies to stop the fungal growth in the initial stages of the infection. The following are the toenail fungus home remedies you may take up to ward off the growth of fungi.
- You may rub your nail daily with a mixture of tree tea oil and olive oil. The tree tea oil is a natural antiseptic and fungicide which will help you effectively in killing the fungus. A combination of tree tea oil and lavender oil also works efficiently in fighting against the fungal growth. Lavender helps to reduce the irritation in the infected nail.
- You may also soak your toenail in a Listerine mouthwash. This will make your nail appear healthy.
- A very useful toenail fungus home remedy is to kill the fungus by dipping the infected nail inside a basin full of warm water and natural apple cider vinegar in equal proportions.
- Your nail can be treated with Oregano, oil known to have antiseptic, antibacterial, antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and antifungal properties. The oil should not be treated for more than three weeks. Two drops of oregano oil diluted with a table spoon of olive oil may help in curing the infected nail.
- In order to remove the scaly skin of the wearied toenail, which is prone to getting infected with the fungus, you may apply creams that contain Alpha Hydroxy Acid.
- Probably the easiest way to get rid of the toenail infection is by treating your feet with a solution of vinegar mixed with 3% of hydrogen peroxide.
- Vicks Vapour rub is also believed to be an effective toenail fungus home remedy.
There are also various toenail fungal treatment gels and solutions that treat the nail effectively. Gels like Zeta Clear when applied goes deep into the nail bed and destroys the fungal growth completely. Zeta Clear also keeps the nail texture smooth and soft. You are recommended to continue applying the gel until a new nail replaces the old infected one.
About the Author
Veronica Smith is a well known medical practitioner in the field of dermatological science. She had also been a reputed lecturer for several years in a recognized university. Toenail fungal infection can be effectively treated with the help of homemade remedies. You may also try out with fungus treatment ointments and gels to cure your affected nail. The following link will provide you information regarding a good toenail treatment solution.
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