Toe Nail Fungus Remedy

My toe nails are going brown
( 6 Nov 2009)

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Yellowing of the toe nails is generally indicative of the presence of a toe nail fungus infection. This is not something you need to be alarmed about, as if detected early and treated appropriately and promptly it is easily treatable. Fungal infections of the nails are quite common as are a variety of other fungal infections.

Toe nail fungus infections in fact belong to a group of very common fungal infections caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. These fungi are also responsible for infections like ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot.

As compared to most other skin fungal infections toe nail fungal infections can be particularly resilient and hard to treat because of the environment provided to fungi and also because of the slow rate of growth of the toe nails.

The infection is protected against most treatments by the protective covering of the thick nails. It is therefore important that treatment is provided promptly. In this context it would be best to mention that over the counter medications are most effective against the infection. Topical applications like ointments and creams are easily available in most stores. These are preferable to home remedies for toenail fungus as most home treatments have varying results and may or may not be effective. The risk in this case is that ineffective treatments will cause a delay in healing and prolonged presence of the condition makes it a lot harder to treat.

This said, there are some natural methods that you can use in combination with the medical treatments. Keep in mind that self care practices are the most important aspect of treatment and are essential for any medication to be effective. Fungi thrive in moist and warm conditions as would be prevalent in socks and shoes. For this reason it is important that you always keep your feet clean and dry and use clean cotton socks. Cleanse your feet thoroughly and try to avoid or minimize any use of closed shoes. Before donning any foot wear dust your feet liberally with an antifungal powder. Keep in mind that the infection can spread very easily, so avoid sharing foot wear or walking around bare foot in places like publics showers, locker rooms, or at a swimming pool. There is not only a risk of infection to others but also a high risk of re-infection.

In addition to keeping your feet clean and dry at all times you can also try using hot water soaks with some essential oil added in. Tea tree oil possesses strong antifungal properties and can help fight the infection. Simply add a few drops to a basin of warm water before soaking your feet.

answered by a on 6 Nov 2009, 1:05:49

Toe Nail Fungus Remedy

My toe nails are going brown ( 6 Nov 2009)

My toe nails are going brown
( 6 Nov 2009)