How To Cure Toenail Fungus Quickly
Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009
by Dan Kooper
Fungus nails affect around millions of people in the US. There are different kinds of fungi that cause fungus nails. They basically eat the keratin in the human nails. Infected nails can be identified when a person starts to notice a progressive discoloration in the nails, usually in the root of the nails. The nails may turn to yellow or have dark coloring. Fungus thrives in damp places like shower rooms and swimming pools. It is best keep the feet dry especially before shoes and working out in the gym. Fungus nails can be difficult to live with and may affect one's emotional and psychological well-being. Imagine that you will feel embarrass to take off your socks, or go to the beach bare-foot. In any case, there are different ways to get rid of those fungi by merely using things you have at home.
The best medicine is prevention. Athlete's foot is also a fungus, and measures to prevent it can be applied to toenail fungus: avoid exposure to publicly-used damp areas with where the fungus can grow, like a gym shower or a public pool. Direct exposure can be avoided by keeping anything you use in these areas clean and dry, and by avoiding direct contact between these surfaces and your feet.
Tea tree oil is noted for its anti-fungal properties, and can soak through nails to attack the fungus directly. Brush pure tea tree oil directly on the affected nails and allow to dry, or mix the oil with some petroleum jelly and apply before putting your shoes on.
Soaking your feet in a medicinal solution can also kill off fungus. The most effective solution is pure Listerine. Originally developed as a surgical anesthetic, today it is used as a mouthwash. Its mix of alcohol, menthol, and eucalyptol are particularly effective against fungus. Generic versions are fine, but avoid flavored versions: they contain less alcohol, making them less effective. Soak your feet for a half hour each day. If this feels too harsh, try mixing it 50-50 with apple cider vinegar: the acidity is very inhospitable to fungus.
Keeping your feet dry will make it harder for the fungus to recover, speeding up the healing process. If you normally wear synthetic socks, switch to cotton or moisture-wicking socks to keep your feet dry. If you can, go barefoot and wear sandals as much as possible to give your toes more air. When you get out of the shower, use a hair dryer on your feet to dry them out faster.
No matter what treatment you choose, remember that it can take weeks or even months before the fungus is completely cured, and the infected toenails have been replaced with new growth. All of these treatments must be performed daily and continuously over 2 months to be effective.
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