Everyone knows that unsightly toenails can ruin the fun of wearing summer sandals. This is the time of year to clean up your feet. You will be shown some toenail fungus home remedies that really work.
Going to the doctor is an expensive and time-consuming solution. Give a try to some home remedies that will save you the trouble and cost of a trip to the medical center and the pharmacy.
Initially, you will want to give your feet a long soak in soapy water. This will soften up the nails and skin so it will be easier to work with. Use a cuticle stick to smooth and trim the excess skin. Then you will want to cut the nails, not only straight across but you will want to trim the thickness. So this slowly and stop if it hurts. While you are cutting through the fungal growth, it won't hurt at all. When you reach your actual nail this will hurt, and that will be your cue that you have gone far enough. You can use an emery board to smooth out the rough spots.
Mentholated ointment is a very good cure for this problem. This is an ointment that is usually kept in the cold remedy section of your pharmacy. Work a dab of this on the effected toes three or four times a day. It takes a while to work. You may think it is not working, but keep at it. Pretty soon you will see some positive results.
Cold sore medications are another effective cure. You will usually find this with the first aid supplies in your drug store. Use it the same way you use the menthol rub. Again, it takes some time to work so don't give up. Keep working it into the nails and soon you will see healthy nail growth.
A more expensive home remedy is Tea Tree Oil. This is preferred by many people because it doesn't have a bad smell like the two other ointments. Although it is more expensive, it is still cheaper that trying to get an appointment at the doctor's office. You can usually purchase this product at a health food market.
Any athlete's foot preparation will also work for your problem. Just follow the directions on the package. It usually will come in either a spray bottle or a powder can. Either way works well. Just make sure to apply it after you have cleaned your feet.
Squeaky clean feet are essential during this process. If you let your feet get dirty, you are just going to let the infection back in. Wash your feet often and dry them carefully in order to prevent moisture. Wear clean white cotton sock. Don't wear sandals until your toes are all better.
It is important to change your shoes often. This will allow hot, sweaty, damp shoes to air out before you put them on again. If you keep your feet clean, and your foot wear clean, and follow these instructions, you should clear up that toenail fungus in no time.
Going to the doctor is an expensive and time-consuming solution. Give a try to some home remedies that will save you the trouble and cost of a trip to the medical center and the pharmacy.
Initially, you will want to give your feet a long soak in soapy water. This will soften up the nails and skin so it will be easier to work with. Use a cuticle stick to smooth and trim the excess skin. Then you will want to cut the nails, not only straight across but you will want to trim the thickness. So this slowly and stop if it hurts. While you are cutting through the fungal growth, it won't hurt at all. When you reach your actual nail this will hurt, and that will be your cue that you have gone far enough. You can use an emery board to smooth out the rough spots.
Mentholated ointment is a very good cure for this problem. This is an ointment that is usually kept in the cold remedy section of your pharmacy. Work a dab of this on the effected toes three or four times a day. It takes a while to work. You may think it is not working, but keep at it. Pretty soon you will see some positive results.
Cold sore medications are another effective cure. You will usually find this with the first aid supplies in your drug store. Use it the same way you use the menthol rub. Again, it takes some time to work so don't give up. Keep working it into the nails and soon you will see healthy nail growth.
A more expensive home remedy is Tea Tree Oil. This is preferred by many people because it doesn't have a bad smell like the two other ointments. Although it is more expensive, it is still cheaper that trying to get an appointment at the doctor's office. You can usually purchase this product at a health food market.
Any athlete's foot preparation will also work for your problem. Just follow the directions on the package. It usually will come in either a spray bottle or a powder can. Either way works well. Just make sure to apply it after you have cleaned your feet.
Squeaky clean feet are essential during this process. If you let your feet get dirty, you are just going to let the infection back in. Wash your feet often and dry them carefully in order to prevent moisture. Wear clean white cotton sock. Don't wear sandals until your toes are all better.
It is important to change your shoes often. This will allow hot, sweaty, damp shoes to air out before you put them on again. If you keep your feet clean, and your foot wear clean, and follow these instructions, you should clear up that toenail fungus in no time.
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