Toe nail fungus home remedies, causes, symptoms and natural treatment
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Loading ...Are there any Natural cures for Toe nail fungus, what are the symptoms, causes of toenail fungus infection? Can toe nail fungus be cured using any home remedies?
A: Toenail fungus is caused by a fungus called dermatophytes.Toenail fungus can affect your big toe and small toe. Sometimes even your fingers may be affected by this fungus. Keratin is a substance that is found on the surface of your nails. The fungus feeds on this keratin and hence there is a likelihood of the fungus spreading. Toe nail fungus causes skin discoloration and may disfigure your nails.
Q: What are the typical symptoms of toenail fungus? How do I know if my nail is affected by the fungus and is not any other problem? Also, is toe nail fungus contagious?
A: If your nail has become yellow or brown in color and is beginning to hurt, you may be affected by toe nail fungus. If you feel that nail is thicker than the other nails and has lost some shape and you find it painful to put your socks on, you may be a victim of a toenail fungus infection. Yes, toe nail fungus is contagious.
Q: How does one get toenail fungus? What are the causes of this fungal infection?
A: if your nails are exposed to warmth and moisture for an extended period of time, you may get infected by this fungus. Dermatophytes that cause toenail fungus, reside in areas that are warm, damp and moist for a long time. They thrive under such conditions. They grow and spread fast in such conditions. Sometimes your body’s immune system may be a cause: you may not be getting enough blood circulation in your body that reaches your toes and this may make your toenails more vulnerable to the fungal infection. Its also very contagious so there is a good chance that you catch ot from other people you get in contact with, maybe at the swimming pool or other public places.
Q: What are the complications of toe nail fungus? Can it cause any serious harm to our body?
A: In advanced cases, if the fungus is not controlled, it may spread beyond your feet to other parts of the body. If you have a weak immune system, the fungus may spread very fast. If you have diabetes or are under some other medication, your blood circulation may be limited and may cause a problem to your feet.
Q: How can I prevent this dreadful fungal infection?
A: You can certainly do a few basic things to keep the fungus away from your feet (and nails):
- Do not keep your finger nails and toe nails wet.
- Always dry your nails after bath and wash. Wipe between your toes and ensure your feet are dry.
- Keep your nails short and trimmed at all times. If you have a think nail growth, file it and keep it trim.
- Avoid socks made of material that will make your feet sweat and keep them moist. Change your socks regularly if your feet sweat excessively.
- Use anti fungal spray inside your shoes when possible
- Wear shoes in public places – avoid going barefoot
- If you happen to touch an infected nail, wash your hands thoroughly so you do not spread the toenail fungus to other areas of your body.
Q: Are there any home remedies or natural cures for toenail fungus that I can try at home by myself?
A: There are a few widely used home remedies used to cure this toe nail infection:
- Vinegar and warm water soak: Some people have found that soaking their feet in a mixture of vinegar and warm water in the proportion if 1:2 helped them prevent the fungus from spreading. Soak for about 10-15 minutes, 2-3 times a day. After you are done, wipe your feet absolutely dry and throw away the used mixture. Use a new fresh mixture next time to dip your feet
- Using tea tree oil, rub it on the affected area. Tea tree oil has anti fungal properties and may cure toenail fungus.
- Try soaking your toes in Listerine antiseptic.
- Some people have tried VaporRub and found that is worked. But again, there is no clinical evidence that this cures toe nail fungus. So try with caution after consulting your doctor.
- A mixture of 2 drops of oregano essential oil and a tablespoon of olive oil should be applied to the affected area.
Try these for not more than a couple of days. In fact you must check with your physician before you try these remedies. Some people have claimed they could cure or control toenail fungus using these home remedies - but results may vary from person to person. Good Luck.
Q: Thanks this was very comprehensive!
I hope to get rid of my toenail fungal infection soon!
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