Herbal Remedy of Toe Nail Fungus
November 11, 2008
Toe nail fungal infection is a common nail fungal infection. By medical terms this problem is termed as onychomycosis and this problem of toe infection is caused by a certain group of fungus known as dermatophytes. Growth of these funguses on nail is harmful for the health of nail as it grows on the keratin part of fungus causing severe damage of the nail health, and perishes the growth and look of the affected nail in major way.
There is a general tendency to acquire this infection mainly be big toe and small toe.
Severe and prolong existence of this fungal infection cause discoloration and disfiguration of the affected nails. This is contagious disease and in some cases it has been proved as a hereditary problem.
The symptoms of this disease are quite obvious and visibly prominent. The color of the affected nail become either yellowish or brownish in appearance and a general tendency to form debris under the keratin surface of nail is formed causing certain foul odor typical of this nail disorder.
Sneaks and spots are seen prominently down the side of the affected nail, with severe degree of infection it becomes painful to wear a shoe. There is fair chance that the nails fall apart from the local skins.
Application of certain herbal remedies is useful in controlling the severity of the toe nail fungal infection.
Tea tree is strong antiseptic oil that possesses fungicide attributes that fights tough against the fugal infection on the nail. Apply 2-3 drops of tea tree oil directly on your affected nail it will reduce the intensity of the problem caused by the infection. Otherwise, you can apply a mixture of olive oil and tea tree oil in the affected nail and rub the combined oil in regular basis.
Listerine mouthwash is a perfect remedy to control the intensity of toe nail infection, the antiseptic quality of this liquid helps to remove the infection and makes the looks of the affected nails healthy and with comparatively in natural color.
A mixture of lavender oil and tea tree oil needs to be applied in the affected nails. While tea tree fights the infection with the strong antibiotic property, lavender soothes the irritation of the infection and provides relieves to the patient.
Application AHA creams reduce the intensity of toe nail infection and helps in managing the pain and irritation of the infection.
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