Thursday, July 5, 2012

Natural Treatments for Toenails Fungus


Toenails fungus is the result of entry of a microscopic dermatophytic fungal species into the toenails. This is a kind of nail abnormality medically termed as ‘onychomycosis’. It is an infection due to moisture and unhygienic condition widespread in the region near to toenails. Such a condition becomes favorable for fungal species to grow and reproduce. This ultimately causes infection which develops a yellow spot on the toenail tip initially and eventually results in discoloration and thickening of the nail.

                          Modern medicine users may not be aware that there is a natural treatment too for toenails fungal infection. Natural remedies are definitely effective and inexpensive, but they do require relatively more time and patience. Soaking your feet in magnesium sulphate which is commonly known as Epsom salt helps curing of onychomycosis. Feet must be soaked in very hot water with a palm full of Epsom salt taken in a shallow pan. It is always recommended to cut and file the affected nails right before this soaking treatment. Nails must be as short as possible so that the Epsom salt would reach the deeper layers of the affected part. Such a treatment if taken regularly becomes more accessible to the fungus and speeds up the recovery. You can also apply vinegar water, neem tree oil, garlic oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, iodine or glycolic acid on the affected nails.


Apart from all these natural remedies for curing of nail fungus, there are a few more treatments. Garlic is considered to be the best natural fungus killer. You can mash garlic with the help of garlic crusher and then apply that mashed garlic on your infected toenails. Oregano mixed with Cat’s claw herb is also a great natural treatment for prevention and elimination of the toenails fungus. As preventive measures, you can keep some things in mind. Avoid wearing shoes continuously, avoid going to a public shower or sauna barefooted, always dry your feet thoroughly after washing them, always wear properly fitting shoes and socks; and regularly disinfect clippers or scissors which you often use to clean your feet.

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