5 Home Remedies for Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus is an infection which gets in through cracks in our nails or cuts in our skin. These infections occur more often in men than in women, and the infections are found in adults more often than in children. If some of your family members have this kind of infection, you are more likely to get them as well.


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You are prone to fungal nail infection if you: 

• Are over age 60 
• Have diabetes 
• Suffer from poor circulation 
• Wear artificial nails 
• Have a nail injury 
• Have a skin injury around the nail 
• Have a weakened immune system 
• Wear closed-toe shoes 
• Have moist fingers or toes for an extended time. 

You may have toenail fungus if your toenail is: 

• Thickened 
• Brittle 
• Whitish to yellow- brown discoloration 
• Distorted in shape 
• A dark color 
• Smelling slightly foul 

In this article, we are going to give you five home remedies for toenail fungus. 

1. Oregano oil

One of the most powerful and amazing plant-derived antiseptics is oregano oil.

Mix about five drops of oregano essential oil with two teaspoons of olive oil.  Gently apply the solution to your toenails. You should let it stay for about 10 minutes and scrub the uppermost layer of your infected nail with a toothbrush.

1. Rinse it off with warm water and dry your feet. 
2. Repeat this daily. 
3. After several uses, you will see the results.

2. Turmeric 

First, start with 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and mix it with a little bit of water to form a paste. When you get the paste, gently apply it to your affected area. Let this sit for two to three hours and rinse your toenail off with lukewarm water. After that, dry your toenail thoroughly and repeat the process twice daily until you notice the fungal infection has vanished.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar 

You should use the apple cider vinegar and make an exfoliating scrub by mixing two teaspoons of it with one tablespoon of rice flour. You are going to get a paste. Apply the paste to the infected toenails and scrub with a toothbrush. Then, rinse your feet off and pat them dry.

We recommend you to repeat this process every other day.

4. Baking Soda 

You should mix two parts of baking soda with one part of warm water. When you get the paste, gently, apply it to your infected toenail and leave it for about 20 minutes. After that, wash it off. Do this twice a day.

5. Garlic 

Cut garlic into small pieces and apply them on the infected nail. Let them stay for 30 minutes. Do this several times a day.

Garlic has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties it will provide instant relief and with several uses, the infection will be gone.

Tips to prevent toenail fungus: 

• Using antifungal spray 
• Wearing socks which minimize moisture 
• Using your items for manicures or pedicures 
• Washing your hands after touching infected nails 
• Drying your feet after showering 
• Improve your immune system 

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