Are you looking for a way to cure nail fungus? Although there are many rumored home solutions that claim to be a remedy for toenail fungus it should be mentioned that the only true cure is through laser treatment. That being said; there are a number of little known home remedies that have shown some effectiveness in temporarily relieving nail fungus.
Home Remedies to Cure Nail Fungus
Below are some of the home remedies that can potentially aid in alleviating the effects of nail fungus:
Vinegar To Cure Nail Fungus
Vinegar is a product that many people use to cook or clean their homes. This product can also help with nail fungus. Vinegar is very acidic, and fungus does not thrive in an acidic environment. All you will need to do is pour a little bit of vinegar on the infected toenails.
You will need to make sure that you get underneath the toenail also. You should allow the vinegar to sit for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, you will need to rinse and dry your feet off thoroughly.
You may need to continue this treatment for several weeks. You do not want to skip a day because that can delay the healing process.
Vicks Vaporub To Cure Nail Fungus
This is a home remedy that many people use to treat respiratory infections. Scientists have tested Vicks Vapo rub and have found that it has seven anti-fungal ingredients. One of those ingredients is Thymol. Thymol can stop dermatophytes from growing. Dermatophytes are what cause nail fungus. Thymol also destroys Candida, which is another type of nail fungus.
Before you use Vicks Vaporub, you want to trim your nails and clean them with soapy, hot water. After that, you want to apply some rubbing alcohol. You will need to rinse your feet off again and dry them off thoroughly.
The next step in this process is to use a spoon and apply a little bit of the Vicks Vaporub to your toenails. Make sure that you get below your nails. You may need to use a cotton ball or swab. You should put a sock on your feet after you apply the vicks because that will allow it to absorb better.
The Vicks Vaporub will need to be applied twice a day until the infection has cleared. It may take up to five months for you to notice an improvement.
Listerine
Listerine has salicylate, thymol and eucalyptol, which all have been shown to be very effective at curing nail fungus. There are two ways that you can use Listerine. You can use it by itself or you can mix it with apple cider vinegar. Regardless of whether you use Listerine by itself or with apple cider vinegar, you will need to apply it with a cotton swab and allow it to set for 30 minutes.
Laser Treatment Is the Only True Cure For Toenail Fungus
You can try to get rid of nail fungus with home remedies. However, chances are that even if they are successful in temporarily curing the fungus, the likelihood of re-occurance is very high. Your best bet would be to seek laser treatment to effectively and safely eradicate the source of the fungus and prevent reformation. Please contact our clinic, we can help cure toenail fungus.
