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A Nail Fungus Treatment For Fingernail and Toenail Fungus Sufferers
Posted by admin in Foot Health on May 7, 2011
By Guy Adams
If you have nail fungus you can expect to see nail discoloration. Your nails may turn yellow or extremely white. They will become very thick and brittle. Sometimes the nails will actually crumble away from the nail bed. This can cause pain and leave the nail bed exposed for injury and infection. If you want to avoid this type of problem you should keep reading to discover a great nail fungus treatment.
You have several choices when it comes to treating your fungus problem. A lot of individuals will go to their doctor to get treatment. He may prescribe an antifungal lacquer that is painted on the affected nails. This is applied once a day and after seven days of application you removed the layers of lacquer with rubbing alcohol and start over with fresh applications. This treatment can take up to a year to eliminate the nail fungi. Your doctor may prescribe an oral anti fungal medication to help get rid of your fungal infection. These medications work by promoting new nail growth. The new nail is free of infection and will replace the infected nail. It can take several months for the process to be complete. Oral antifungal medications must be used cautiously since they can produce a rash.
Another type of nail fungal treatment includes soaking the affected nails in vinegar and water. A lot of individuals have used this home remedy with great success. Natural organic apple cider vinegar is the best for this soak. Mix one part vinegar with two parts warm water and soak for about 20 minutes. This soak can be done daily. Read the rest of this entry »
Do You Have These Nail Fungus Symptoms?
Posted by admin in Foot Health on May 7, 2011
By Guy Adams
Nail fungus is a type of fungus that can affect both fingernails and toenails. However, the toenails are affected more often than the fingernails because of the environment socks and shoes provide. Fungi thrives in warm and moist places so a sweaty sock is the perfect place for it to grow. But there are other nail conditions that can mimic the fungal infection symptoms. Therefore, it is important that you learn how to recognize nail fungus symptoms.
When you get a toenail or fingernail fungus the symptoms can be mild, or they may become severe. The first sign of a problem is a change in the color of your nails. This may start at the farthest end of your nails and then work its way inward. They will start to turn yellow, or they may become brown. Occasionally, they will become all white. When the fungus gets beneath the nail it will become difficult to treat because it provides protection for the fungus.
Without treatment, toenail or fingernail fungus symptoms will become more severe. The nails, beds and skin surrounding the area may become very itchy. This presents a problem since you are unable to scratch under the surface area. You should never scratch the skin surrounding the area because this can spread the fungus to other nails. Read the rest of this entry »