Toenail Fungus Home Remedies and Prevention

Fungal Infections are common in both toenails and fingernails but are found more often on the toes. These infections are harmful because as they grow they begin to feed on the keratin that makes up the surface of the toenails. In toenail fungus infections, the toenails that are most often likely to be effected are the big and little toe. These two toes are the most susceptible. Toenail fungal infections cause disfiguration and discoloration of the nails. In some cases toenail fungus can be hereditary. There are natural cures for toenail fungus.

Most often, sufferers run to home remedies for toenail fungus, for both treatment and cure. Home remedies for toenail fungus eliminates the fungus creating the infection and does not damage the actual toenail unlike prescribed medications. Bleach and Peroxide appear to be the tried and true method of home remedies that helps to quickly kill the fungus, stop it from spreading and in turn treating and/or curing the infection.

Other at home remedies to treat toenail fungus:

Tea Tree oil. This potent natural antiseptic will help eliminate and kill the fungus. Dilute the tea tree oil with olive oil and apply to the affected toe nail. Be sure to leave equal parts of your mixture on the nail for 10-15 minutes before bathing or rubbing off to be sure the solution has absorbed into the nail. Continue the use of this natural home remedy for toenail fungus for several weeks after the fungus has cleared to keep it away.

Listerine Mouthwash. This very powerful antiseptic contains several compounds like eucalyptol and salicylate thymol, which creates a strong at home remedy for toenail fungus. This remedy requires you to mix equal parts of mouthwash and a strong natural acid ( which helps neutralize and break down the fungus ) like apple cider vinegar or undiluted lemon juice. Due this once a day for a course of 1 week where you will then see noticeable differences. When the fungus is gone continue on for a couple weeks to ensure all strands are gone. If you are susceptible to fungus infections, use this remedy once a week for maintenance.

Vicks Vapor Rub. For mild to moderate toenail fungus, some, swear by this all natural remedy to curing their toenail fungus. Using a Q-Tip, apply the vapor rub, rubbing it into the toenail, cover with a band-aid or other form of gauze. Leave on overnight. Remove bandaging in the morning and wash the toenail. Some have seen drastic improvement in as little as one day.

Decolorized Iodine - Otherwise known as clear iodine or non staining iodine. Apply liberally, massaging into the toenail, up to two times a day for several weeks even after the fungus has remedied itself to be sure all fungus and pathogens are gone. This is great for maintenance as well if you are prone to fungal infections.

Toenail fungus, as ugly and unattractive as it may be, is curable. As your fungus starts to clear you may see flaking of the toenail. In many cases the left over fungus that has grown on top of the nail can be fluffed off with a nail file or nail buffer. Always disinfect these products with bleach or alcohol after each use to avoid reinfection of your nails with fungus. Begin NOW to prevent toenail fungus in the future. Allow your feet and nails to breath especially when it comes to toe nail polish. Never reuse the same socks, always wear clean socks. At signs of moisture on socks, remove. Keep toenails clean, cut short and filed. Spray fungicides in shoes and use foot powders to prevent moisture.

As with any new or at home remedy or regiment, always discuss with your Doctor prior. Be sure to discuss any allergies or medications you are taking, especially blood thinners. This article is not meant to diagnose, treat or cure, only a licensed physician can do so.

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