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Toe Nail Fungus remedies suggested by our users
Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails. Toenail fungus also known as onychomycosis is caused by a group of fungus called dermatophytes. These fungus are harmful because as they grow they feed on the keratin that makes up the surface of the toe nail. The two fingers that are more likely to be affected are the big toe finger and the little toe finger. Toenail fungus causes disfiguration and discoloration of the nails. It is a contagious disease and some times it may be hereditary.
Symptoms for Toenail fungus
Toe Nail Color Changes, Others
Symptoms of toenail fungus are quite obvious. The affected nail will get yellow or brown in colour.
It may become so thick and overgrown that it may be painful to wear shoes.
Foul-smelling debris may get accumulated under the nail.
The nail may crumble and eventually fall off.
Sneaks or spots can be seen down the side of the nails of the affected person.
Causes for Toe nail fungus
Toe Nail Fungus Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet
Toenail fungus caused due to damp areas, contact with others affected
You may get affected by the toenail fungus in damp areas such as public gyms, shower stalls or swimming pools.
Toe nail fungus can spread from one toe to another or to other body parts.
Athletes and people who give trauma to their toe by wear tight-fitting shoes or tight hosiery are at great risk of toe nail fungus.
Other reasons may be abnormal pH level of the skin, not drying off the feet thoroughly after bathing or exercise, and decreased immunity.
Causes for Toe Nail Fungus
A lack of personal hygiene can be another major contributing factor, as wearing socks and shoes for prolonged periods creates the perfect environment for fungal growth – a moist and warm habitat. Sharing footwear and other personal items also poses a significant risk.
Remedies for Toenail fungus
Toe Nail Fungus home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers
Toe nail fungus remedy using tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is a potent natural antiseptic and fungicide that will help fight your fungus. Apply undiluted tea tree oil with olive oil to the affected toe nail. Alternatively you can put few drops of tea tree oil on toenails and rub it thoroughly every day.
Using Listerine mouthwash
Soak your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toe nails looking healthy.
Curing toe nail fungus using warm water and natural apple cider vinegar
Soak your toenails for 15 - 20 minutes in basin full of warm water and natural apple cider vinegar mixed in equal proportion. When done, dry your toenails thoroughly. Use a hair dryer on warm setting to absorb all the moisture in and around the toes
Tea tree oil and Lavender oil
Put equal amount of tea tree oil and lavender oil on a cotton ball or swab. Dab it under the top edge of the toe nail and surrounding area 2 or 3 times a day. Tea tree oil is natural antibiotic and lavender will help fight the infection and prevent skin irritation
Using Oregano and Olive oil
Blend 2 drops of Oregano essential oil with a tsp of olive oil. Apply this mixture on the affected area daily for NOT more than three weeks. Oregano essential oil has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiparasitical, antiviral, analgesic and antifungal properties
AHA creams
Lather AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) creams on to your feet before going to bed. This will flush the rough scaly skin from your feet that is more prone to growing fungus
Diet for Toe nail fungus
Toe Nail Fungus : Home Remedies suggested by users
Diet for Toe nail fungus
Diet plays a very vital role in curing any ailment. People suffering from toe nail fungus should include more probiotics – good bacteria, in their diet. This will help your body to get rid of the fungus. Yogurt and kefir are good sources of probiotics. Reduce intake of refined carbs like sugar, dairy products and vinegar. Olive leaf extract is an excellent internal anti-fungal agent.
Suggestion for Toenail fungus
Wash your feet after visiting public places like swimming pools
The fungus thrives in warm moist areas like spas, swimming pools, showers or locker rooms. If you step on a warm puddle or floor, you can pick up the infection. After using such public places, it is ideal to wash your feet thoroughly and dry them well.
Wear cotton socks
Wear cotton socks to absorb moisture from the feet that happens from sweating
Dry your feet
If your socks are damp, take them off and dry your feet before wearing a fresh pair of dry socks.
Do not share linen with affected people
Avoid sharing towels, washcloths, shoes or any other personal items of those people who have already contracted this disease
Trim nails and avoid nailpolish
Keep your nails cut short, and don't use nail polish.
Trim your toenails regularly. Trim them into a straight line and then smooth the edges with a nail file.
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toenail fungus
suggested by Larry on Monday, June 9, 2008
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| I tried most of the remedies mentioned with little success. Then per chance someone said try "Mentholatum". It seems to kill the fungus, and my nails are getting better. |
Cure for NAIL fungus...
suggested by Coach on Thursday, April 24, 2008
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For a very long time ... I had been doing everything in my power to remove fungus from three of my toes... finally, finally, finally, I found out how to do it... it does take some elbow greasing ... however it WORKS!!! Yeppie, it WORKS!
1.) Purchase Vinegar, Hydrogen Peroxide, Baking Soda, if you can find it.. (Detol - was only able to find this product where there is a huge population of Caribbean nationals... i.e. Miami)
2.) Mix the concoction together.
3.) Use a rough surface emery board or filer and file the outside of each toe... THOROUGHLY!!! Be COMPREHENSIVE!
4.) Take a cotton ball wet it with alcohol. Squeeze the alcohol out.
5.) Pour copious quantities on cotton ball.
6.) Apply to all toes... ALL even those NOT infected!
7.) Repeat this procedure at least with three (3) heavy sweeps
8.) Allow toes to dry for about five (5) minutes then
9.) Generously apply VICKS vapor rub heavily... continue to rub in until disappear... apply in between toes as well (no harm done) If you do this procedure at least twice (2x) per day... within 72 hours you will ALREADY begin to see a difference. This works on fingernails as well. YES, it does WORK!!! Remember keep filing the outside of your toes and use sterilized with alcohol toe and fingernail clippers and get RID of ALL the bad stuff... old spoilt nail... and you will have GORGEOUS toes and fingers.
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Toe Nail Fungus
suggested by [unspecified] on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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| I wash my feet with anti-bacterial soap and dry them completely. I then wipe the entire nail with bleach on a q-tip. After that has dried I add a few drops of tea tree oil. After that has dried I coat with vapor rub. I do this 2x's a day.I also let me feet breathe whenever I can. So far its been a week and My nails are almost clear. Its worth a try. |
Toenail fungus
suggested by cass on Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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| I applied 91% Isopropyl Alcohol. I rubbed it in where the nail and skin meet and under the nail as best I could. It took several days to see any results but, as the nails grew out they were the normal pinkish color nails are supposed to have and not the yellow color that the nails were. I applied the alcohol first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. As an experiment I stopped using the alcohol on one of the nails and the fungus started to spread out on that nail. From that point on, I never missed a treatment. I have had the fungus on each of my big toe nails for years and had not previously tried any remedy. Each of the nails were yellow and thick. This remedy is easy and very cost effective. |
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