Pick A Nail Fungus Cure You Can Count On

Even though nail infections can be unsightly and difficult to get rid of, there is a nail fungus cure you can try.

Often, finger and toe nail infections need treatment for at least a year or longer! So, patience and commitment are key to success.

Treat the Symptoms and Kill the Yeast

The top 3 ways how to cure nail fungus at home is a good place to start.

Home remedies often take months to be effective. Be patient.

• vinegar- soak feet 15-20 minutes in 1 part vinegar 2 parts water - daily or 2-3 times a week
• Vicks Vapor Rub Nail Fungus - apply topically
• use selenium containing shampoos for hair and as hand and body soap
• calendula cream in flaxseed oil base - applied to nails and surrounding skin 2 times a day
• tea tree oil nail fungus topically
• use oral antifungal oils - flaxseed, oil of oregano, olive oil, borage oil, castor bean oil, evening primrose oil and fish oil
• oil of oregano is usually the strongest and quicker than tea tree oil - has strong odor - use for 3 months - apply 2 times a day
• use 3% hydrogen peroxide first before tea tree oil or oil of oregano - speeds healing
• can use 2 drops of oregano oil under tongue 2 times a day
• another option is to bleach nail fungus away

• oral treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails
• known as drug name griseofulvin
• look into possible side effects
• take as directed

• commonly used for skin and nail infections
• known as drug name Terbinafine tablets - by prescription
• some drug interactions and possible side effects
• take as directed
• Lamisil cream available without prescription - see Yeast Infection Creams for more info

• fungal infections of skin and scalp
• known as drug name ketoconazole
• usually an economical choice
• shampoo
• no significant side effects
• take as directed

• treat dandruff, seborrhea and minor fungus infections of the scalp and skin
• soak toes and feet in full strength shampoo every night for 1/2 hour minimum
• lotion requires a prescription - 2.25% strength

Shampoo Brand names - 1% strength available without prescription:

• Dandrex
• Exsel
• Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment
• Medicated Blue
• Selenos
• Selseb
• Selsun Blue
• Selsun Blue Balanced Treatment
• Selsun Blue Moisturizing Treatment
• Selsun

"Selenium sulfide." GoldStandard. GoldStandard., 2008. Answers.com 12 Feb. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/selenium-sulfide

• fungal nail infections as well as a variety of other fungal infections
• known as drug name itraconazole
• usually taken orally
• take as directed

Boost Your Immune System, Maximize Digestive Health, Rebuild Healthy Bacteria

• supplement with lactobaccilus acidophilus
• include natural oral antifungals in your diet - garlic, caprylic acid, echinacea, colloidal silver, whole leaf aloe vera juice
• eat adequate protein
• get enough vitamin A, B complex, Biotin - highly recommended, vitamin C, E, selenium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, zinc and iron
• use digestive aids

References:
Martin, Jeanne Marie, and Zoltan P. Rona, M.D. Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook. Rev. 2nd Ed. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2000.

Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com

Finger Nail Fungus Treatment You Can Count On by Lisa Geary B. Ed., M.A.
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