Vicks Vapor Rub Nail Fungus Cure?

What is all this Vicks Vapor Rub nail fungus talk about?

Vicks Vapor Rub has been around for many years.

I remember as a child, loving the smell of it when my Mom would smear it on my throat or chest to help with a cold. The smell is part of my childhood and consquently makes Vicks seem comforting, familiar, and normal.

What do I mean by 'normal'? I mean it makes it seem more acceptable.

vicks vapor rub nail fungus Sometimes, home remedies can be very unfamiliar ingredients like boric acid or aloe vera. You may have heard of aloe vera or boric acid, but never actually used it or seen it.

Anyone from my age bracket has probably used or seen vicks vapor rub before. This helps convince people to give vicks vapor rub for nail fungus a try.

Like I said, I knew about Vicks Vapor Rub from when I was a kid. I knew it was good for cold symptoms of cough and nasal congestion. Some even used it for muscle aches.

But, Vicks for nail fungus??

Yes, it might help your nail fungus.

Some people have had great success with it - even some doctors have recommended it to their patients.

Others reported that as soon as they stopped using Vicks they were back with thick toenails again.

However, there are some people who noticed no change with their nails whatsoever. And, many doctors who would not recommend it because there is no scientific proof to support it's use.

You will have to be the judge.

Vicks vapor rub is available at your local store and you can often find a no name version for a lower cost that has worked for people too.

Vicks Vapor Rub Nail Fungus

Here is how it works...

Get out your vicks vapor rub (or equivalent).
Apply it to the affected nail once, preferably twice a day by rubbing the vicks all over, around and under the nail, if possible.
Do this until you see an improvement - this greatly varies depending on the fungal infection.

Vicks Vapor Rub Nail Fungus Cure - Things to consider...

most people use it for their toenail problems

some people have noticed an improvement in the softness of their skin

some people put a cotton sock over the foot to stop the Vicks from getting on bedding - cotton socks also still allow the foot to breathe

be careful not to get it in your eyes, or mouth - Vicks cannot be taken internally

wash your hands well after applying

Vicks can cause nail discoloration - but people report this is part of the fungus clearing up

no serious side effects reported, but as with any home remedy there is no scientific testing or research done on using Vicks for nail fungus

as with any nail fungus cure - it can take time to make a difference - some say 2 weeks and others say it took months

Have you tried this remedy? Why don't you share how it went. You can submit your own treatment story or read other visitor's treatment tales. Let your story help others.

A home remedy is just that. Something you can try at home if you don't want or can't consult a health provider. Many people turn to home remedies when doctor prescribed medication hasn't worked for them. Consult your health provider if you have any concerns or questions.

Please Note: We do NOT recommend you try these home remedies, without consulting your health provider to make sure that they are appropriate for you.

Vicks Vapor Rub Nail Fungus Cure
by Lisa Geary B. Ed., M.A. Health Researcher
www.yeast-infection-answers.com

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