If you have just realised you have toenail fungus one of the first things you are likely to do is search the Internet for information. You will find plenty of suggestions on how to cure toenail fungus. Much of it will be about “home remedies”  or “natural cures” for toenail fungus, most of which are easily accessible over the counter and relatively cheap.

Much has been said about how home remedies cure toenail fungus, but do they really work?

Here are some of the common toenail fungus cures and why they may not be the cure you are seeking.

Tea tree  oil  fungus treatment

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Because of it’s natural  antibacteiral disinfectant  properties  tea tree oil has been used in fighting a variety of infections from acne, bacterial infections, sunburn, blisters, dandruff, and even chicken pox and measles.

Because of the medicinal properties of tea-tree oil it has also been said to cure toenail fungus if applied to the infected nail.  However most of the “evidence” for this remains anecdotal. Part of the problem in treating toenail fungus is that applying anything to the nail itself rather than the nail bed leaves the actual fungus untouched.

Lavender Oil and Tea Tree Treatment

With this treatment the advice is to dab a few drops of an equal mix of tea tree and lavender oil under the top edge of the toenail a few times a day or rub it on the infected toenail. The big problem here is the same as with using tea tree oil above… even if the mixture was effective it doesn’t touch the nail bed where the fungus lives and multiplies.

Listerine Treatment

This treatment is one of the first you will come across. Listerine is a mouth-wash, well known for its powerful antiseptic properties. Toenail fungus sufferers are usually advised to soak their feet in Listerine. Again, there is no evidence to support this works as a cure for toenail fungus. Care should be taken when using any antiseptic on the skin as burning could occur.

Apple Cider Treatment

Soaking your toenails in a basin of warm water and apple cider vinegar is a popular cure, with the feet being thoroughly dried after each soaking.  It is thought the acidic properties of the apple cider vinegar will kill off the fungus and leave your feet healthy. Reports of success remain anecdotal probably because simply tackling the already dead nail not the actual fungus which is under the nail means low chances for a cure.

TOENAIL FUNGUS TREATMENTS:

1.  Zeta Clear

2. Fungisil

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