Onychomycosis is a common problem that you may know as toenail fungus. It is an infection that usually does not cause pain unless it is left untreated and allowed to spread. Its symptoms include thickening, swelling, inflammation, crumbling as well as yellowing of the nail. If it is not treated immediately, it can lead to splitting, cracking and loss of the nail.
The fungus that causes the nail infection thrives under the following conditions:
As mentioned earlier, you need to treat the infection promptly to avoid its spreading. The good news is that treating nail fungus is rather easy. You do not need expensive medications and ointments as there are plenty of home remedies that can be used to effectively and inexpensively treat nail fungus.
Here are some of the best tried-and-tested home remedies for nail fungus that have been used by people all over the world:
ACD has acidic properties that are mild and known to prevent the spread of nail fungus. It kills fungus and bacteria. What you need to do is take equal parts of water and the apple cider vinegar and soak your infected nail in it for half an hour every day. Once you have soaked, completely dry the nails and foot. Do this until the infection goes away. Apple cider vinegar is one of the best known home remedy used for nail fungus treatment. This potent treatment has prevented the infection in many people.
Another effective way to use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus is to mix it with roughly ground rice flour. This gives you an exfoliating scrub that is antifungal. You need to apply the paste and gently scrub the affected nail. Doing this 2 to 3 times a week will help a lot.
This herbal oil has both antifungal and antiseptic properties that are effective in treating nail fungus. All you need to do is mix a few drops of the oil with coconut or olive oil. Take a cotton ball and apply the mixture on the affected nail. Wait for about 10 minutes and gently scrub the nail with a toothbrush. You can do this 2 to3 times a day to get best results.
You can use baking soda to treat nail fungus as well as eliminate foot odor at the same time. All you need is 4 cups of hot water mixed with ½ cup of baking soda, ¼ cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide and ½ cup of Epsom salt. Once properly mixed, add ¼ cup of white vinegar. Next, soak the infected nail for about 10 minutes and rinse off with clean water. Do this twice a day for effective results.
Many people recommend white vinegar as a remedy for nail fungus as it helps in fighting the infection and restores the pH balance of the skin. What you need to do is mix 2 parts of warm water with 1 part of white vinegar. Soak the nail in this solution for about 15 minutes, and then rinse off. Make sure that you dry the infected nail properly. You can do this 2 times every day to effectively treat the fungus.
This oil is known for its efficacy in treating nail fungus. It is because it has analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic and antiparasitic properties. All you need to do is mix a teaspoon of olive oil with a few drops of oregano oil. Apply it to the affected area and leave it on for half an hour. Next, rinse off and make sure that you dry the nail properly. You can do this twice a day for about 3 weeks for best results.
The alcohol and other compounds present in this mouthwash make it antiseptic, allowing it to keep fungus and bacteria away. Fill a small basin with Listerine and soak your affected nail in it for about half an hour. Gently scrub the nail. Next, rinse off and dry the infected nail thoroughly. You can do this 2 times a day to prevent the infection from spreading. After several weeks, you will start to notice a change in your nail.
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