Nail fungus natural treatment

Nail fungus natural treatment 

Fungal infections can occur on both your fingernails and toenails. Nail fungus problems are generally caused by an immune system deficiency. This condition is aggravated greatly by moisture and hence, if you keep your hands and feet clean and dry, you have the best chances of controlling and preventing the infection.


You should also keep your nails clipped short because when you break a long nail, it lifts the nail from its bed and makes your fingers vulnerable to fungus. Fungus can also attach itself to dead skin hence, you must ensure that you wash your hands and feet with a soft brush that will remove dead skin and avoid any build-up.  

Toenail fungus is also known as onychomycosis and is caused by a fungus that is known as dermatophytes. Toenail fungus causes your nails to be disfigured and discoloured and may eventually deteriorate into a condition where you might find it very painful to wear shoes. You can use tea tree oil to combat your fungus. You should apply a few drops of undiluted tea tree oil on the infected toenails every day. You can also soak your feet in a strong mouthwash like Listerine because the antiseptic content of the mouthwash will disinfect your nails. In addition, you can blend a few drops of oregano oil with olive oil and apply it to the affected areas for a duration of about three weeks.