Nails Care

Nail fungus:

Nail Fungus is an extremely widespread nail disorder all
over the world. Scientifically it is called
‘Onychomycosis'. It affects both finger nails and toe
nails and is equally common in both genders.

Signs of toe nail fungus:

The fungus grows slowly and results in nail
discoloration (yellowish brown) and a change in their
texture. As a result nails become yellow, brittle and
easily breakable. The growth of debris underneath the
nail may cause compassion.

Prevention of toe nails fungus:

• Always keep your feet dry.

• Do not keep your toe nails wet because moist skin
promotes the growth of fungi and hence the risk of
fungal infections.

• Reduce the use of closed in foot wears, again an
enclosed sweating feet help fungi to proliferate.

• Keep your nails trimmed and do not wear nail polishes
all the time.

• Wear cotton socks which will absorb any sweat or
moisture.

Home-made remedies:

You can simply avoid nails fungus by sitting at your
home. Just know and apply some simple tips to keep
your nails healthy. There are number of ways. You can
whatever you wish and whichever seems to be easier to
you.

Salt:

Salt is an essential item of every home. It is probably
the cheapest spice all over the world can be used for
this purpose as well. As a natural remedy for nail fungus
you can:

• Either soak your feet in a salty solution for 15 minutes,
twice daily.

• Or dig feet in salt and wear sox with salt on your
nails.

• This will change the ph and fungi will hate to live in a
salty environment.

Tea tree oil:

Another well known toe nail fungus remedies is tea tree
oil. This is an essential oil from Australia and has gained
an important place in natural medicines. You can very
well cure fungal nail infection with tea tree oil.

• Just coat the nails with 100% oil twice a day after
completely drying them.

• Also apply on the under surface.

• It will take about two weeks for healthy growth to
appear.

Continue the treatment till whole of the thick yellow
flaky toe nails are replaced by the new clear ones.

Garlic:

Fresh garlic is found to have antifungal activity. It can
be chopped and applied twice daily. If you want you can
also use garlic oil. Garlic capsules or raw garlic taken
orally will enhance the effectiveness of treatment.

Synthetic vinegar / Apple cider vinegar:

This is also among the cheapest and most widely used
toe nail fungus home remedies. Vinegar help cure
toenail fungus in a number of ways:

• Soaking feet in vinegar for nail fungus; Take 50/50
solution of vinegar and water and soak the affected nails
twice a day for fifteen minutes.

• If you can not put your nail feet/hands in a container
just soak a cotton ball and put on your nail for as long
as possible.

• Pour few drops of un-diluted vinegar over your nail
and also underneath. Repeat twice daily.

• Add some hydrogen peroxide to 50/50 solution of
vinegar and use as mentioned earlier.

• Oral intake of apple cider vinegar along with topical
application will enhance the efficacy of your treatment.

No matter which way you prefer, you will start getting
results as early as two weeks provided you follow the
proper guideline for application and prevention tips. Be
attached to your routine and you will see nail growth
within few weeks. Treatment has to be continued for six
to twelve months depending upon the severity.
Repetition can be prohibited by continuing the function
for at least two months after the fungus has cleared.

Vick's Vapo-Rub:

This is a cheap and commonly used OTC natural product
containing menthol and essential oils.

• Vicks cure toenail fungus due to its Eucalyptus oil,
which has anti fungal activity.

• It cures fungus when applied thoroughly twice daily.

Essential oils:

Besides tea tree oil, many other essential oils also have
well anti fungal properties; these include lavender oil
and oil of oregano. These are especially good and can
be used two or three times daily.

Olive leaves extract:

Extracts from olive leaves also work for some people.
Use such extracts over your nails for two times a day.

Lemon grass oil:

Another herbal nail fungus remedy is lemon grass oil.
Just use two drops of oil two times a day and it will
treat the fungal infection