7 Home Remedies For Nail Fungus

Nails are vulnerable to fungal infections due to the fact that they are exposed to dampness regularly. These infections are often not very dangerous and can be easily treated with over-the-counter medications.

Alternatively, one can resort to homemade solutions for nail fungus that will help in eliminating the fungus occurrence without the use of drugs or oral medicines.

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7 Effective Home Treatments To Treat Nail Fungus

There are innumerable homemade solutions that can eliminate toe or finger nail fungus as effectively as drugs and without any side effects.

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Tea Tree Oil

Probably the most well-known remedy for nail fungus, tea tree oil can be applied directly onto the affected area of the nail.

This will help fight the fungus and also trigger nail growth. It works best if it is applied onto the infection at the beginning of the infection.

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Bleach

If you have no access to tea tree oil, then one can use bleach to kill the nail fungus. For effective treatment, soak the nail affected by the fungus in warm water and then apply a drop of bleach on the affected area. This can be done at least twice a day to treat fungus affected nails effectively and safely.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Nail fungus treatment is also possible with vinegar that is available in most kitchen cabinets. To make the treatment soak, mix one part of vinegar with two parts of warm water.

Once the vinegar is diluted, mix a few drops of lavender oil into the water mixture and then soak the affected nails into the warm soak for approximately 20 minutes on a daily basis.

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Mentholated Rubs

We all have mentholated rubs such as Vicks at home and one can also use this to treat nail fungus infection. If you have no Vicks then one can use any other mentholated rubs that is available which contains camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol. These three ingredients help in killing the fungus.

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Oregano Oil

Considered for its antifungal and antimicrobial characteristics, the essential oil can be applied onto the affected area on a daily basis to treat nail fungus.

One can also dilute the oil by mixing it with other essential oils such as olive oil.

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Scrubbing

If and when one notices that the nail is being affected by fungus then one must scrub the nails as frequently as possible. This will help in scrubbing off the fungus and also remove dead skin cells that often trigger fungal growth.

For best scrubbing results, soak the nails and then use soap while scrubbing with soft bristled brush.

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Iodine

Another effective element that helps in reducing the growth of fungus around the nails is iodine that can be applied onto the affected nail. A thin layer of iodine helps in eliminating the nail fungus condition. Once you have applied the layer of iodine onto the area, bandage the area to avoid staining your clothes. Before you consider this option, make sure that you consult a medical practitioner and check the probable side effects that can be caused by iodine application for your nail fungal problems.