1. Lemon Juice
Natural way to cure nail fungus is lemon juice since it contains high compounds of Vitamin C, anti-fungal, and anti-septic. Also, the citric acid also inhibits the spreading of fungal infection. Here are the steps:
- Squeeze lemon (for the alternative, you can add olive oil) and apply it to the nail fungus area for 30 minutes.
- Wash it using warm water.
2. Garlic
Although there are side effects of eating raw garlic, garlic can be used to treat nail fungus.
- #1 Method: Mix garlic oil with white vinegar. Apply the solution to the infection area and bandage it for several hours. Do it everyday to get best result.
- #2 Method: Fry two cloves of garlic and mix it with two tbsp of olive oil. Then, filter the oil. You can also directly use 1-2 cloves of raw garlic everyday.
3. Orange Oil
Orange oil can be used to treat nail fungus. But beware of the allergies when you use this oil. Here are the steps:
- Use pipette to take several drops of orange oil.
- Apply directly to the fungus.
- If you have sensitive skin, add several drops of grape seeds oil.
- Wait until ½ hour before you wash it.
- Use it 2-3 times a day to get best result.
4. Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is a natural way to effectively treat nail fungus.
Here are the toenails fungus medication:
- Take five drops of lavender oil and tea tree oil.
- Use cotton to apply the oil solution to the fungus area.
- Leave it for 10 minutes before you wash it.
- Do it 2-3 times a day to get best result.
5. Mouthwash
Mouthwash contains anti-bacterial and it can be used to treat nail fungus.
Here are the toenails fungus medication:
- Prepare a bucket.
- Add mouthwash and white vinegar.
- Soak your nail fungus to the water for ½ hour.
- Scrub the nails during the soaking process.
- Wash it thoroughly.
- Do it 1-2 times a day to get best result.
6. Oregano Oil
Here are several steps to get best result from oregano oil:
- Take two drops of oregano oil and mix it with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Apply it to the nail fungus area.
- Leave it for ½ hour.
- Wash it and dry it.
- Do it 1-2 times a day for 3 weeks.
7. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be used to remove fungal infection. Here are the ways:
- Take enough coconut oil and apply it to the fungus area.
- Wait for 15 minutes.
- Wash it.
- It is not recommended for person with sensitive skin.
8. White Vinegar
White vinegar can balance pH level of the skin as well as to treat nail fungus.
Here are the steps:
- Mix warm water with white vinegar.
- Wait for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash it thoroughly.
- Do it twice a day.
- In case irritation occurs, add more water to the solution.
9. Baking Soda
Baking soda has side effect (read: Dangers of Vinegar and Baking ) but it can be used to cure nail fungus. Here are the ways:
- Prepare 1 ½ cups of baking soda, Epsom salt, ¼ cup of 3 percent of hydrogen peroxide.
- Add into four cups of hot water.
- Add ¼ cup of white vinegar.
- Soak the nail fungus for 10 minutes.
- Wash with clean water.
- Do it twice a day to get best result.
10. Tea Tree Oil
Here are several steps to use tea tree oil to treat nail fungus:
- Add several drops of tea tree oil with one teaspoon of coconut oil or olive oil.
- Use cotton to apply the solution to the nail fungus.
- Leave it for 10 minutes.
- Brush with toothbrush gently.
- Do it 2-3 times a day to get best result.
11. Apple Vinegar
Apple vinegar can inhibit the spreading of nail fungus. But beware of the side effects of apple vinegar. Here are the steps:
- Mix water with apple vinegar.
- Soak your nail fungus for ½ hour everyday for several weeks.
- Dry it before you wash it with water.
12. Extract of Olive Leaves
There is also extract of olive oil which can be used to treat nail fungus. It is also useful to person with high level of cholesterol.
13. Red Onion
Other than garlic, red onion can be used to treat nail fungus. But beware of side effects of red onion. Here are the steps:
- Prepare some slices of red onion.
- Scrub it to the nail fungus area.
- Do it for 5-10 minutes and leave it until dry for around 20 minutes before you wash it.
- Do it routinely to get best result.
14. Turmeric
Turmeric can be used to treat several health problems, such as nail fungus. Here are the steps:
- Prepare 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and add it into enough water.
- Apply the solution to the fungus area.
- Wait for 3-4 hours before you wash it.
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15. Topical Medication
Topical medication can be used under doctor’s precription. You can apply it to the nail fungus area. It is usually a cream or lotion and you can use it twice a day between 6-12 months. It is not recommended to use for long-term period without doctor’s precription. The topical medications that you can use are Ciclopirox nail lacquer and Amorolfine.
16. Oral Medication
To cure fungal infection, oral drug can be used but it has side effect, especially for person with complication diseases. Several drugs, such as itraconazole and terbinafine. But, before it is recommended to you, the doctor has to know your historical diseases to prevent any possibility that may happen.
17. Anti-Fungal Lacquer
Anti-fungal lacquer can be used to treat nail fungus. The step is similar to the way women do nail-polish. This is very effective to cure nail fungus. But the usage is under doctor’s prescription.
Those are several lists of treatments from natural and medical steps for nail fungus that can help you to cure the infection. Good luck!
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