What to Use as a Home Nail Fungus Treatment

Nail fungus, medically known as onychomycosis, is a fungal infection that affects the nails. Onychomycosis can affect any nail in the body, but it typically occurs on the toenail since it is located on the feet where a lot of impurities and unwanted substances may come in contact with. The infections can happen when there are open cuts and wounds on the feet near the nails and fungi enter these wounds and infiltrate the nails. The symptoms include crumbling of the nails, change in color (usually to yellow), and distortion of the shape of the nail. Having a fungal infection on the toenails especially on the big toe can be extremely embarrassing if you wear open footwear, so most people with such infections opt to wear closed shoes or socks under sandals and slippers.

In treating this infection, you don’t always have to use medications. There are solutions to nail fungal infections which you can perform at home without having to buy drugs, topical treatments, or cosmetic products. It is easy to eliminate the infection as long as you know what solutions to use. For home nail fungus treatment, you can use several different natural antiseptics and antibiotics like vinegar, strong mouthwash, rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide.

To perform the home treatment for nail fungus, you can use any of the antiseptics mentioned. Get a cotton ball and dip it in vinegar, mouthwash, alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide – whichever one you prefer to use or have easier access to. Use the cotton ball to soak the infected nail. Allow the liquid to completely cover the nail and let it enter the underside of the nail to make it easily penetrate and work on the infected area. Do this for approximately half an hour every day so that the fungus that is infecting your nail will be completely killed.

You can also file the infected nail for it to become thinner. That way, the solution that you will use will be able to penetrate the nail easier and deeper. The solution will be more efficient in killing the fungus if it can enter the nails more easily.

There are also other natural remedies for nail fungal infections, and one of them is tea tree oil. This botanical oil has active microorganism-killing properties which can be very good for eradicating fungi. Other topical solutions include menthol rubs and ointments, although there is no substantial proof to support the effectiveness of these treatments.

Like any other medical problem, it is easier to prevent nail fungal infections than correct them. To prevent such infections, avoid using other people’s accessories or garments which are worn on the hands and feet or directly used on the nails such as socks, stockings, gloves, nail cutters, and nail files. Always use cotton socks and avoid wearing shoes that keep your feet cramped. Clean your nails by cutting them short whenever they grow long and always use protective and durable footwear especially if you are going to walk on grassy and unpaved grounds, soil, and roads. With the right home remedies and preventive measures, you will definitely be able to keep your nails healthy and free from fungal infections.

Marie is a foot health specialist specializing in toe fungus cures.

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