Have you ever heard of Onychomycosis. Although the term may seem unfamiliar, Onychomycosis can be quite common. You might know someone who is affected. Surprised? Surprised? Although toenail fungal disease is more common, there are still many people who have fingernail fungal disease.
Nail fungus
Research has shown that nail fungus affects nearly 8% of adults. It is therefore important to know about nail fungus treatment. There are a few home remedies for nail fungus, but not all of them are available over-the-counter. Tea tree oil is a popular treatment. This oil is a natural antiseptic as well as a fungicide, and is therefore very effective in treating this type of fungus.
Tea tree oil can be used if you have mild nail fungus. Apply a few drops tea tree oil to the affected areas of your nails. Let it sit for around 15 minutes, then scrub the nail with a soft toothbrush. The tea tree oil will spread evenly under your nails when you scrub.
Take note
- Did you know that Listerine has been voted the best home remedy for many ailments? You’d be surprised, it’s true. Listerine mouthwash contains alcohols such as euchalyptol, salicylate thymol, and other compounds that fight nail fungus. Mix Listerine and apple cider vinegar together and then dip infected nails for around 15 minutes. If you don’t want to use apple cider vinegar, you can substitute undiluted lemon juice. The mixture can also be used to treat infected nails.
- Many people use apple cider vinegar to treat their skin at home. Apple cider vinegar is a mild acid that stops the spread of fungal infections. Mix equal amounts of apple cider vinegar with warm water and then dip infected nails into the mixture. You should soak your nails for at least 20 mins in the mixture. Then dry your nails using a hair dryer. It is better to use apple cider vinegar in a complementing treatment than as the primary treatment.
- Home treatment can include a combination of tea tree oil and lavender oil. Tea tree oil acts as a fungicide, and lavender oil will stop the spread of infection. Lavender oil can also be used to prevent any skin irritation. Use a cotton ball to apply the oil to the affected nails. This should be done two to three times daily. This is a great treatment that will give you positive results in just a few days.