Nail fungus is a common problem. Estimates put the number of sufferers at around ten to 15 percent of adults in North America at any given time.
Also known as onychomycosis, toenail fungus can have numerous appearances. Mild cases may look like whitish spots under or around the toenail. Sometimes the only noticeable difference between a healthy nail and one with onychomycosis is some flaking of the skin around the cuticle.
Advanced cases may cause a yellowing or even blackening of the nail. The nail may become thicker or grow into an abnormal shape. The nail itself may peel, flake or break away. „Bubbles“ may appear in the bed under the nail. The nail may even fall partly or completely off.
Fungal infections tend to progress quickly and should be treated very early on. Fungus left untreated will get out of control, and becomes harder to eliminate the more it spreads.
Because it’s such a common problem, there are lots of treatments available. Both oral and topical ones are easily available. The downside is that many of them, particularly prescription treatments, have undesirable side effects. Prescription topical products generally contain harsh chemical ingredients. Oral ones may pose liver or heart risks. No wonder so many sufferers are drawn to more natural cures. Three of the most popular include:
1) Vinegar: White or apple cider vinegar is effective for some sufferers. You can apply it directly in compress form, or you can soak in bath of diluted vinegar.
2) Tea tree oil: This oil from the melaleuca tree is abundant and used to treat a variety of skin problems, including onychomycosis. Drop or brush it directly onto the affected area, rub in and let air dry.
3) Homeopathic treatments: Products like Zetaclear are formulated from multiple natural ingredients which are known to combat toenail fungus. Their broad range of contents is known to be effective at combating fungal infections. (Zetaclear reviews on the Internet are largely positive; just be sure to be on the lookout for Zetaclear scam ads.)
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