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Fingernail fungus is a fungus that usually grows around the toe and the nails of the toe and it gives a ghastly and hideous appearance to the external world. It is also called as onychomycosis in medical science and it is considered as a common problem in human beings. The bearer of this disease suffers symptoms like inflammation, yellowing, swelling, and crumbling of the nails during the infection periods.
It is not painful as long as the fungal infection spreads to the other parts of the body. It can be treated easily with some of the home remedies and herbal cures and in the negligence of the treatment the patients experience cracking, splitting, and even the loss of the toe nails.
Remedies Are Described Below To Cure Fingernail Fungus:
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is slightly acidic and it has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. In the remedy the patient has to mix equal parts of water and apple cider vinegar in a container. Then the patient has to soak their toenail for 30 minutes and after that, the nails are to be dried up. By repeating this procedure at least for a week the patient can see signs of improvements of the finger nail fungus.
On the other way the patient can mix the grounded flour with a few tablespoons of vinegar and must prepare an anti-fungal exfoliate scrub. Then this paste should be applied around the infected area for 20 minutes and then it is needed to scrub the area. This procedure is to be repeated 3 times a week to get rid of foot fungus.
Oregano Oil
The oregano oil has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal properties which are very beneficial for the foot fungus. The patient needs to mix equal drops of olive oil and oregano oil together and need to apply that mixture to the affected nails for 30 minutes. Then the area must be rinsed and dried up afterwards and this procedure must to be repeated 3 times a day to get rid of fingernail fungus.
Lemon Juice
The lemon juice contains citric acid that prevents the fungus from spreading to the other parts of the body. It is also rich sources of antibacterial and antifungal properties that are very helpful to eradicate any fungal diseases. The patient needs to mix equal amounts of olive oil and lemon juice in a container and then massage the affected nails of the foot for 15 minutes twice a day. Then the nails must be rinsed and dried up for getting optimum results in case of fingernail fungus. On the other way the patient can also directly use the lemon juice on the affected nails and must leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse it with warm water to get benefits.
Baking Soda
It is easily available in the kitchens and it is very helpful for curing any types of foot fungus. The patient needs to mix half cups of baking soda, Epsom salt, 3% hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and one cup of warm water together. Then the foot is to be soaked in that solution for 30 minutes and needs to be washed with clean water afterwards. Then the nails should be dried up for maximum benefits and this remedy should be repeated 2 times a day for several weeks to get rid of fingernail fungus.
Tea Tree Oil
The patient needs to mix 2 drops of this tree oil and 4 drops of olive and coconut oil together. Then this mixture oil is to be applied to the fungus affected area of the foot i.e. the nails for 10 minutes. After sometime the patient needs to scrub those areas with a toothbrush to remove the fungus and to get clean nails.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.