Early toenail fungus cures have had spotty success rates, and some also can have dangerous side effects. Onychomycosis, the medical name for toenail fungus, has been a source of pain and frustration for human beings for thousands of years, and many have tried finding a successful remedy for this uncomfortable condition. Finally, there have been some breakthroughs that are more reliable treatments than the remedies of the past.
Some Early Toenail Fungus Cures
People have long attempted using herbs for curing toenail fungus. Tea-tree oil is one natural remedy that has been popularly touted as providing relief. In this remedy, the toenails are saturated in the oil, covered with a sock or plastic bag, and the chemicals within the oil act against the fungus over time.
Other have tried using olive leaf extract by taking it internally. This extract is supposed to have fungus killing properties that act systemically within the body. As with tea-tree oil, olive leaf extract is reported by some people as effective and by others as ineffective.
Topical Cures
Other topical treatments that have circulate in home remedy circles involve using petroleum jelly to smother the fungal infection, going without shoes for long periods of time, and regularly bathing the feet in salt water.
Because only a small percentage of people have remission of their toenail fungus after using one of these remedies, it is not possible to know if the remedy was actually effective or if the fungus went into remission on its own for some other reason.
The pharmaceutical drug Lamisil has often been prescribed by doctors as a cure for toenail fungus. This powerful drug has recorded some success for some people, but, it has dangerous potential side effects that include rash, diarrhea, and permanent liver damage.
Laser Treatment Compared to Early Toenail Fungus Cures
Laser treatment for toenail fungus has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since 2009. This FDA approval reflects success rates observed during clinical trials of laser treatment for toenail fungal infections.
Laser treatments have been found to have success rates in the range of 85 percent. Sometimes several treatments are needed, and there is a chance of symptoms recurring, but laser treatments are fast, painless, and do not have any serious side effects.
The Truth About Laser Therapy
If you are having problems with toenail fungus that does not go away, consider giving us the opportunity to consult with you about laser therapy as an option. Our business is helping people get rid of their toenail fungus safely and effectively with concentrated laser light that destroys the fungal organisms.
If early toenail fungus cures have not worked for you, laser treatment might just be the therapy you have been waiting for. Contact Clear Toes Clinic for a free consultation and take your first step towards toenail fungus relief.
