Toenail fungus is quite the unfriendly and feared foot foe. And other than offering us a cool way to use alliteration to begin a blog entry, toenail fungus also offers its sufferers quite the nuisance. First of all, it’s horrible to look at, isn’t it? The second most of us look at a picture of a foot with a toenail fungus problem, we wince in dismay. Secondly, it hurts. Left untreated, infected skin can become inflamed around and underneath the nail.
So what can we do to prevent toenail fungus from attacking our feet? Is it as simple was keeping our nails neatly groomed and cleaned? Can we simply wash our feet and clip our nails in order to avoid the problem altogether? Well, that’s certainly a start. But what happens if an infection does occur? There are various suggestions out there advocating the use of household products. Perhaps, they are worth a try.
Vaseline. According to WikiHow.com, Vaseline has the ability to deprive your toenail fungus of oxygen. By coating your toenails with the petroleum jelly on a nightly basis, you may be able to stop the spread of infection as the nails grow. Be sure, however, that your toes are completely dry before application, as sealed in water can promote fungal growth.
Orange Oil. Creating a solution of five to ten per cent orange oil along with vinegar and rubbing alcohol is another ointment that may do the trick. WikiHow.com suggests that you apply the solution daily between your toes and underneath your toenails. To do so, you may need the assistance of a medicine dropper. Pure orange oil should be available in garden and farm centres.
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Other Oils. If you can’t get your hands on orange oil, WikiHow.com suggests you try a number of other oils as alternatives. The site lists tea tree oil, neem oil, thyme oil or even oregano oil – all of which can be found in vitamin or health food stores. Just a few drops of the oil of your choice should be all that is necessary. It also reveals that “snakeroot leaf extract has been shown to be effective to some degree.”
Vicks VapoRub. This wouldn’t be the first time we’ve mentioned Vicks as a possible toenail fungus solution. But as The People’s Pharmacy reminds us, “the ingredients in Vicks VapoRub include camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil, cedarleaf oil, nutmeg oil, petrolatum, thymol and turpentine oil. Some of these ingredients have antifungal activity.”
Towel. That’s right. A simple old towel can help in aiding your toenail fungus problem. The towel itself is no solution, as you can imagine. However, keeping your feet thoroughly dry is extremely important in avoiding the spread of the fungal infection. After bathing, swimming or any other activity that may make your feet sweaty, be sure to dry them completely.
Funginix. Now, this is no regular household product! In fact, unlike the other suggested treatments listed in today’s blog, Funginix is specifically designed to battle toenail fungus. This topical treatment has undergone extensive laboratory tests to ensure that it effective kills fungus. Its FDA-approved undecylenic acid works to eliminate the fungus deep in the nail bed. Check out the Funginix website for more information!
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