Home remedies for fingernail fungus infection

Home remedies for fingernail fungus infection

 

Fingernail fungus is very itchy and irritating, and in some cases, this can lead to the feeling of pain on skin. It was also widely known as the result of sensitive and dry skin,caused by the skin water deficiency and can sometimes even cause skin redness.

The situation can turn to be painful, embarrassing, and all-around nasty rapidly. Thus, you will need to take extra care while treating this problem. In fact, this infection can happen on both your toenails and fingernails and can cover around 6-8% of all adult population.

White Vinegar :-

• • White Vinegar soak is the best remedy for fingernail fungus.
  • Besides being cheap it is always available at home and costs very little effort.

• The acetic acid present in vinegar, is very efficient in killing all kinds of microbes.
• Its antiseptic and cleaning properties keep the fungi at bay and eradicate the bad smell.
• Take equal amounts of warm water and white vinegar and soak your hands in this solution for twenty minutes.
• Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel.
• Use this procedure three times a day.
• The fungus infection will vanish quickly.

Lemongrass Oil :-

• • Lemongrass oil gets rid of the fungus very quickly and effectively.
  • It has antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities.
  • It has a sweet lemony smell which eradicates the bad odor and imparts a pleasant smell to your hands.
  • Apply the oil on your fingers and nails and massage thoroughly.

• Use three times a day and the condition of your nails will improve very soon.

Do-It-Yourself Scrub :-

• This is the first out of the most effective home remedies for fingernail fungus infection that I want to introduce in this full writing.
• I love making use of homemade scrubs for both skin and nails, so that is the reason why I introduce to my readers a wonderful mixture for fingernail fungus that is made from just some simple natural ingredients.

Baking Soda :-

• This is one of the most accessible home remedies for fingernail fungus that you should also try to stop the problem fast without using any type of drug, pill, or medication.
• It can work amazingly both for preventing and treating fingernail fungus infection in 2 common ways:

Mouth Wash :-

• • One of the most common treatment tips for dealing with fingernail fungus is the use of mouth wash.
  • Many people use some types of mouth wash for fighting against and beating off the fingernail fungus infection, by soaking the infected fingernails in mouthwash within about 15 minutes on a daily basis until the symptom of this infection is completely gone.

• It is a useful alternative as it contains high level of alcohol that can serve as a powerful antiseptic.
• If you are searching for a certain brand, Listerine might be the best for you.

Corn Meal :-

• One of the more interesting remedies for toenail fungus is organic cornmeal. 
• Corn naturally hosts a form of fungus that is harmless to the human body but deadly to Candida – the most common fungal parasite that causes infections in people. 
• In a container big enough to fit your foot (or both feet if needed), mix one cup of cornmeal and about two quarts of water. 
• Allow the cornmeal to soak in the water for at least one hour then submerge the infected foot (or feet) in the mixture for a half hour or more. 
• While the frequency of use for this remedy is up for debate, sources have reported success with treatment performed as seldom as once per week. 

Vicks VapoRub :-

• Not many may know about this really amazing home remedy for all kinds of fingernail/toenail funguses.
• Containing petroleum jelly, methanol and essential oils as its active ingredients, Vicks VapoRub can easily penetrate the root of the infection and start eradicating the fungus from there.
• Wash and dry your fingers properly.
• Apply some Vicks VapoRub over the infected finger nails.
• Dab a good amount of the mixture on the infected areas and cover them with cotton gloves afterwards.
• Wear the gloves overnight and wash your hands in cold water the next morning.
• This would prevent the infection from spreading to other areas of the body.
• Don’t opt for nylon gloves or covers as these would cause excessive sweating and aggravate the growth of the dermatophyte fungus.

Essential Tea Tree Oil :-

• • Tea Tree Oil contains potent antifungal properties that help deal with several kinds of fungal infections related to the skin.
  • The remedy is known to effectively tackle Onychomycosis and almost the causes related to the same.

• Diluted tea tree oil will not be very effective in treating fingernail fungus.
• The best bet would be to use 100% non diluted tea tree oil to cure the infection and quicken the healing process.
• All you need to do is apply some tea tree oil to a ball of cotton and place the cotton ball directly on the infected areas.
• Using an eye dropper to apply a few drops of the oil directly beneath the nails should also do the trick.
• Repeat the practice for about 2 times every day to get rid of the infection quickly and effectively.

Coconut Oil :-

• Coconut oil is another useful remedy for finger nail fungus.
• This oil is full of healing and curing powers.
• Its exceptional antifungal and antibacterial properties quickly efface the fungus from the nail bedand heal the nails.
• Rub pure coconut oil frequently on the nails and fingers.
• The nails will soften and the brittleness will go away.