If you have ever gotten a toenail fungus infection, you know by now that they are not the easiest things to get rid of. Not only that, but they are quite unsightly and even nasty in some of the most extreme cases. Luckily for both you and I, there are remedies for nail fungus.

Bottled tea tree oil used to treat toe nail fungus comes from the Australian tea tree, whose Latin name is melaleuca alternifolia. It has long been discussed as a possible source of antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral remedies, and there is some evidence to suggest that it may indeed possess certain properties that make it a suitable treatment for toenail fungus.

If your nail infection is heavy, we are going to need a more powerful solution. Luckily, there is one all natural product on the market that works insanely well. After using this stuff, I saw an almost immediate clearing of my nail fungus. In less than 2 weeks the infection was practically gone.

There are many essential oils such as lavender essential oil and olive oil. You can mix them or can put single. Apart from such oils, soaking affected area is one of the most effective remedies to treat fingernail fungus infection. You can soak in special solution made out of acidophilus beer, some essential oils and some disinfectant herbs.

This is because vinegar, at least commercially available vinegar, is a fairly weak acid. Those of us who keep a bottle around the house have probably noticed the label that says, "reduced to 5% acidity." This indicates that the vinegar has been weakened to the point where it is more than safe for human consumption. Unfortunately, this renders it a poor home remedy.

Removal of the nail can provide rapid results. Several oral medications are approved for fungal infections, but can take three to six months to work, and recurrence has been found to be a problem. These medications are metabolized by the liver and can cause damage. Both of these methods can be costly.

It's important that your nails are cut straight across the top and not rounded on the sides. This could lead to ingrown nails. Try cutting nails after they are softened from a shower, bath, or foot soak. Use a file to smooth rough edges. There are some electric devices that may make this task easier.

The safe and natural way to treat infected toenails would be topical solutions. There are a few great topical solutions out there that are all natural and very safe to use, and best of all there effective, as long as you follow the directions and never skip an application.

Before you start treatment, you must first trim your toe-nails and cleanse the nail area softly with cotton soaked in spirit. Keep it dry and choose any one of the following home remedies for treating toenail fungus.

Listerine for toenail cure: Foot bath with Listerine also works well in the case of minor infections. For this, soaking your foot in the diluted solution should be done for about 20 to 30 minutes daily for 3 or 4 weeks.

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