Signs That Indicate Toenail FungusThere are certain signs and symptoms that will warn you of toenail fungus.-- Toenails get flaky-- Toenails get brittle-- Toenails keep getting chipped-- Toenails get a yellow, black, or brown tinge or spots-- Toenails get thick and pain while wearing shoes-- A bad smell emanates under the toenails-- While walking, the skin under your toenails feel a stinging pain due to thefungal infection.Home Remedies to Treat Toenail FungusThe moment you notice any symptoms of toenail fungus you can follow certain homeremedies that will prove very effective in eliminating the spread of the fungusbefore it spreads. Toenail fungus is contagious, so the sooner you eliminate thefungus, the better.Following are some home remedies that use commonly available ingredients to stopthe growth of the fungus and eventually eliminate it.VinegarFill a basin with warm water and vinegar in equal proportion (any vinegar will do,but apple cider vinegar has proven more effective). Soak your toenails in thissolution for about 20 minutes. Wipe your toes and toenails thoroughly with a drytowel and then with super absorbent paper. This should be done twice daily tillsymptoms disappear.Tea Tree OilThe uses of tea tree oil are many. Tea tree oil is a natural and powerfulfungicide and antiseptic. Rub the affected toenail/s with a cotton ball dipped intea tree oil. Do this twice daily, morning and just before going to bed (threetimes if possible) for maximum effect, until the fungus is gone.ListerineAlmost all homes will have this mouthwash. Soak the affected toenail/s inListerine for about 20 minutes twice daily. The antiseptic will help eradicate thefungus.Rubbing AlcoholRubbing alcohol is easily available at any pharmacy. Soak the affected toenail/sin rubbing alcohol for about 20 minutes twice daily (morning and just before goingto bed). Dry thoroughly using super absorbent paper towels.Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) is easily available at any pharmacy. Soak the affectedtoenail/s in pure hydrogen peroxide (3%) for 20 minutes twice daily (morning andjust before going to bed). Some may feel the pure undiluted solution a bit harsh.Mix half water and half hydrogen peroxide and soak feet. Dry with super absorbentpaper towel.Vicks VoporubThe efficacy of using Vicks for treatment of toenail fungus is not very clear.Many have found that using Vicks on the affected toenail/s has helped, and manyhave found no benefit. Vicks is known to stop the growth of the fungus, noteliminate it. You will have to use Vicks until the infected toenail grows out anda new one replaces it. Generally, it is advisable to try the other options insteadof this one.
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