How to Treat Toes With Fungus Under the Toenail
Our feet, by virtue of the job they do, the socks and shoes we wear, and their constant sweating, are in danger of developing fungus around the toes and under the toenails. Here are a few steps to treat and prevent this common occurrence.
Things You'll Need
- Soaking tub or cake pan/container of some kind
- Bleach
- Water
- Rock Salt
- cue tips
- Nail clippers/file
- Clean socks
- Well-ventilated shoes
Instructions
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Anti-Fungus!
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Clip your toe nails, making sure you do not cut them too low.
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Soak your feet in a tub with rock salt for at least 15 minutes. This will help to keep your feet soft and healthy and should be done to prevent fungus from growing. If you do not have a soaking tub, use a cake pan or a plastic bowl of any kind.
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Soak your toes in bleach. While this sounds harsh, bleach is a strong agent that will quickly begin killing the fungus and germs underneath your toes. If you are concerned about the bleach harming your feet, you can add bleach to water or use a cotton swab to dab it over the infected area, but make sure you get a generous amount onto your toes.
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Soak your toes every night until the condition disappears. If it does not, you may want to see your doctor.
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Spray your feet and toes with anti-fungal spray before putting your socks on each day.
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Wear clean socks and do not wear socks more than one day in a row.
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Wear well-ventilated shoes and if you can, remove your shoes regularly to allow your feet to breathe.
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Push back the cuticles that often cover your nails with the tip of your nail clippers. This will allow your nails to grow smoothly as they should.
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Tips & Warnings
Perform these steps as soon as you experience itching or notice discoloration or strange shapes on the toenail areas.
Do not soak your feet in bleach to the point that it damages them. Dipping the infected toes in a bit of bleach, perhaps in a bowl, will be fine.
