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.

Patience and commitment are the keys to success when it comes to nail fungus treatments.

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

If you have been struggling with nail fungus, this quick to read Nail Fungus Cure book sums up 2 treatments you can use that work. It walks you through exactly how to treat both toe and finger nail fungus. This great resource for fighting nail fungus will give you those nails you've been wishing for!

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