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What is a good home treatment for toenail fungus?
( 5 Oct 2007)

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Toenail or fingernail fungus is caused by the fungus called dermatophytes. These fungus grow on the keratin which is on the surface of the nail. Normally thumb nail and small nail is affected.


It is contagious.

Few home remedies for toenail fungus are –
  • Application of 1 teaspoon of olive oil and 2 drops oregano essential oil is effective. But use this solution not more then for three weeks.


  • Apply on affected nail tea tree oil and lavender oil in equal quantity with the help of cotton ball for 2-3 times a day.
  • Listerine mouthwash is very helpful. Soak your toe nail in it.
  • Soak your toe nail in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar in water.
  • Solution of aloe vera gel and tea tree oil is beneficial. Apply the solution 2-3 times a day on infected nail.
  • Soaking your nail in wheat germ oil for 5-7 minutes also helps.
  • Keep your nails dry and clean. Keeping your shoes clean is also necessary.
  • Cut your toe nail straight.
answered by R S on 25 Oct 2007, 6:34:16

 

Home treatment for toenail fungus-

1. Just dip the toe in turmeric water for 10 minutes. Then clean with water and wipe dry.

2. Take a homeopathic medicine called as graphites 10m 1 dose only. Then wait and watch for 15 days .If no results you may take a 2nd dose of the same medicine. Then wait and watch for another 15 days.

 3. If the above remedy fails to cure then go for silicea 200 1 dose only . Next dose of silicia 200 after 7 days of first, if necessary.

answered by D M K on 23 Oct 2007, 1:44:58

 

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