How to Treat Toe Nail Fungus

Toenail fungus infections are also known as onychomycosis which is the common nail fungus infection. You may find awful odor, inflammation, swelling, yellowing, discoloration, thickening or crumbling of nail. Until and unless the infection spreads you won't find it painful. The nail fungus tend to flourish certain conditions such as weak immune system, abnormal pH levels of skin, poor hygiene and diabetes, continuous exposure to moist environment.

If it is left untreated then the infection can cause cracking, splitting, and loss of toenail. However the good news is that the toenail infection is curable and can be easily treated.

Follow the natural home remedies to cure nail infection:

1.   Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano got antifungal, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiviral, analgesic and antiseptic properties. This makes the oregano oil an effective treatment for toenail fungus infection.

1. Mix 2 drops of oregano oil in one teaspoon of olive oil.
2. After this apply the mixture on affected area
3. Now leave the mixture for 30 minutes.
4. After this wash your feet and dry your toes.
5. Repeat this method twice daily for few weeks to get desired result.

White Vinegar

White vinegar is one of the best ingredients for treating toenail fungus as it combat the infection.

1. Mix white vinegar with warm water.
2. Soak your affected toenail for 10-15 minutes in the solution.
3. Rinse it off and then dry your affected area.
4. Repeat this method twice a day for several weeks to get desired result.

Remember: If you'refacing skin irritation then quickly add more water to the solution, repeat this process daily.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is the slightly acidic that prevent the toenail fungus from spreading at the same time it kills bacteria and fungi.

• Mix same amount of water and apple cider vinegar. After this soak your toenail in the solution for 30 minutes. Leave it to dry and use the mixture twice a day for few weeks
• Well you have another option to treat the nail fungus by making antifungal exfoliating scrub by making a paste of ground rice flour with few tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. After this apply the mixture on your affected nail and gently scrub the affected area. Continue this method for few weeks to see the desired result.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antiseptic and antifungal properties that help in treating the toenail fungus. This oil is also used to treat other kinds of skin infections.

• Mix few drops of tea tree oil with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil.
• Apply the mixture on the affected toenail area with the help of cotton ball.
• Leave the mixture for 10-20 minutes and gentle scrub the affected area.
• Use this method for two or three time daily to get the satisfying results.

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