How to Make Prescription-Strength Nail Fungus Cure
Nail fungus infection is medically termed onychomycos. It is a common disease that affects toenails and fingernails. The condition is characterized by thick nail beds and a dark yellow discoloration. The causative agents responsible for nail fungus infection are candida and fungus microorganisms. Common treatments for this condition are prescribed topical ointments such as ciclopirox cream and terbinafine cream. In this article you will learn how to make your own natural nail fungus cures, which are equally as effective as prescription ointments.
Instructions
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Apply tea tree oil to the affected toe nail twice a day. This oil is composed of potent antifungal and natural antiseptic compounds. It works by degrading the fungus' structure and destroying its mechanisms of replication.
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Soak your nails in apple cider mixture in the morning and before going to bed. Mix equal parts of lukewarm water and apple cider vinegar to a basin. Apple cider vinegar creates a highly acidic environment that is toxic to fungi.
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Apply alpha hydroxy acid creme to the affected area. The chemicals in this creme destroy fungus by breaking down its outermost cellular layer. You can find alpha hydroxy acid at your local drugstore.
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Apply Vicks vapor rub to the affected area twice a day. The main ingredient in Vicks is eucalyptus oil, which works by effectively destroying the spores and cellular components of the fungus.
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Soak your nails in antiseptic mouthwash, such as Listerine. The active ingredients of Listerine are eucalyptol, thymol, menthol and methyl salicylate, all of which have antiseptic properties that can destroy fungus at the cellular level. You can soak your nails in mouthwash for 15 minutes three times a day.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you wash your nails before applying any of the treatments. Trim your nails every other day to prevent the fungus from spreading.
