Cures For Finger And Toe Nail Fungus

There are few things more bothersome than toenail fungus

. It will not kill you, but it will drive you crazy trying to get rid of it. And it is unsightly and embarrassing to boot. That is why if you have this condition you will eagerly await cures for finger and toe nail fungus.

Toe nail fungus is easy to get and not easy to get rid of. You can get it from the public pool or the shower at the gym. Anywhere that is warm and damp and people go barefoot. That is why you should always wear flip flops when walking around these areas. Prevention is much easier then cures for finger and toe nail fungus.

All of the cures take a long time because the fungus is hard to kill and you have to make sure that you have gotten rid of every bit of it or it will grow back quickly. This ability to spread itself so quickly is what makes the infection so difficult to combat. Curing the fungus takes a month or sometimes months depending on the severity of the infection and how diligent you are about the treatment.

The fungus can grow under your finger nails or toe nails, but it is much more common under the toe nails because of all the time they spend in the dark moist confines of your sweaty socks all day. Usually you only will get it on your hands if you already have the fungus on your feet. By scratching or picking at the infected areas you can transfer the fungus right under your own finger nails and now you have an even bigger problem. So always wash you hands after dealing with the infected areas of your feet.

Your feet also do not get washed as often as your hands do. The infection takes hold right under the edge of the nail and works its way back underneath the nail. The further back it gets, the more difficult it is to treat. Eventually the nail will turn an ugly color, either yellow or brown and thicken and curl. Finally it will fall off.

If you catch it early, then cures for finger and toe nail fungus can be found around the home. The most common technique is to find something that will kill the fungus to soak your feet in. Listerine mixed with vinegar is a popular solution. It is designed to kill germs and if it safe for your mouth, it is certainly safe for you feet.

Hydrogen peroxide is another common choice for soaking. This kills bacteria but it does not discriminate so it kills good bacteria that is fighting the infection as well. Therefore you should only use it right at the beginning of your treatment to clean the area. Then discontinue its use so that you do not inhibit the growth of the good bacteria that can fight the fungus.

If home treatment does not work you should consult your doctor.

by: Rudy Legendre

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