6 Remedies For Fingernail Fungus

Fingernail fungus is a common problem among adults and occurs when the nail bed is infested with fungi or bacteria. Nail fungus can occur when there are cracks in the nail plate. You can identify nail fungus through thick yellow crust that develops in and around the crack.

The problem can be very embarrassing but one can treat it through simple home remedies which do not require one to visit expensive nail parlors or undergo medical treatment of any kind.

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Home Treatment Of Fingernail Fungus

There are a number of prescription drugs and creams to treat fingernail funugs, but many of them come with high price tags and side effects. Alternatively, one can opt for simple and effective home remedies for fingernail fungus that can get rid of the fungus without much of delay.

Tea Tree Oil

One of the best at-home solutions for fingernail fungus elimination is to apply tea tree oil onto the affected nail. To apply the oil, dab cotton into the oil and rub it around the affected cuticles and nail plate.

Repeat this process on a daily basis at least thrice and the antifungal properties of the oil can get rid of the fungus.

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Vinegar

Another great option for fingernail fungus is to soak the nails into a mixture made of warm water and white vinegar for approximately 15 minutes. After the time is over, wash it off with mild soap and warm water.

This routine can be done on a daily basis but if you notice skin irritation then avoid using vinegar directly onto the skin or dilute it in water before using it.

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Cleanliness

If you notice the nails being infected with fungus or bacteria, trim the length of the nails immediately. Also, if suffering from fingernail fungus, one must also avoid wearing nail polish.

This allows the nail to breathe and heal faster. Also, one can use orange sticks to clean the nail cuticles but avoid pushing it off too back as the nails can become more vulnerable to infections.

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Garlic

Nail fungus can also be treated with garlic. So, while suffering from nail fungus one can increase the intake of garlic. Alternatively, one can squeeze out the juice from the garlic and one can directly apply it onto the infected nail.

This treatment can be performed on a daily basis at least thrice. Garlic can also be mixed with vinegar and rub this mixture into the nail. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes before blotting the finger. For best results, do not wash the mixture off from the infected nails.

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Other Essential Oil

Fingernail fungus can be eliminated through application of essential oil such as lavender oil, olive oil, and oregano oil.

Swab cotton into your chosen essential oil and apply it to the infected area on a daily basis to get rid of the fungus surrounding the fingernails. This routine can be followed on a daily basis for best results.

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Cough Medicine

Treatment of fingernail fungus is also possible with over-the-counter cough medicine. Opt for cough medicine that has ingredients such as camphor and menthol which eliminates the fungus effectively.

You can dab the cotton into your favored cough medicine and apply it onto the infected finger for effective results. Let it rest for approximately 15 minutes before washing it off.