Toenail fungus is an embarrassing infection. It causes the nails to discolor and the nails to become odorous. In chronic situations, you can lose the infected nail. At that rate, you’d have to wait for the nail to grow back, which takes about 6 months minimum, if the nail bed is in good condition. But […]
Types of Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is the most common form of tinea unguium, or as it’s more informally known, a finger or toenail fungal infection, manifests in two predominant types. It must be said, though, that there are other, relatively rare types of onychomycosis, but as only a tiny fraction of reported cases are of these other types, this […]
Toenail Fungus Symptoms
The medical term for toenail fungus is Onychomycosis. It is a fungal disease in which fungi enters and inhabits the sub-nail region, which changes the condition of the affected nail. A fungal nail may not seem as serious of a problem, but if left untreated, the nail may detach from the nail bed. This may […]
Foot Fungus
The most common foot fungus is athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot is most common on the skin between toes but can affect the entire foot including toenails. It will generally start on the skin and work its way into the toenails which can cause the nails to become thick and misshapen. Foot fungus is just like […]
Nail Fungus Prevention
The best nail fungus prevention is the proper care and hygiene of your feet and hands. Nail fungus prevention starts with keeping your nails trimmed and clean. Trimming and cleaning your nails regularly helps keep your nails clean, which can help prevent infection. Always use your own sterilized nail clipper to cut your nails and […]
Nail Fungus Treatment
Nail fungus treatment can be difficult and unfortunately repeat infections are bound to happen. You can try over-the-counter creams but they really don’t work all that well. If you have other skin conditions, such as athletes foot, it’s important to address them as well while treating nail fungus. Keeping your feet clean and dry is […]
Nail Fungus Home Remedies
One of the most effective nail fungus home remedies is the use of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural fungicide that will kill nail fungus on contact. Tea tree oil is effective in all but the most serious cases of nail fungus. You can mix equal parts tea tree oil with thyme […]