Also known as onychomycosis, this fungal infection of toe is characterised by symptoms such as toe nail discoloration, awful odor or discharge from the nail or the nail dropping off completely.
Needless to worry, this is a curable condition and involves day to day remedies. To eliminate the problem of the fungal infection of the toe, one must he consult a doctor before tying out anything.
A Physician can help eliminate the problem completely if consulted early. It becomes easy and reduces risk of recurrence of the fungal infection of the toe without having to remove the nail.
Various treatments are available depending on the type of infection and circumstances. Some methods may take weeks to show improvement demanding you to follow a regimen prescribed by the doctor such as Topical medications or creams and lotions.
Oral medications help to eliminate the problem of fungal infection of the toe too as these drugs resolve health complications.
Antifungal lacquer is one such medicine that fights these infections with application of just one coat on the nail like nail paints. Some general cures include letting air reach the infected area and avoiding moist socks as shoes enhance fungal growth. Barefoot walking or sandals should be chosen over unwashed sock or hosiery.
Do not wear tight shoes as it pushes toes together leading to transfer of fungus and also creates moist, warm environment favourable to fungus. Ladies must avoid heels as much as they can.
Other remedies include using Vick's VapoRub gel and eassential oils. A mix of water and vinegar for washing toes is also suggested and one must dry his feet thoroughly after getting wet to eliminate the problem of the fungal infection of the toe.
Antifungal lacquer is one such medicine that fights these infections with application of just one coat on the nail like nail paints. Some general cures include letting air reach the infected area and avoiding moist socks as shoes enhance fungal growth. Barefoot walking or sandals should be chosen over unwashed sock or hosiery.
Do not wear tight shoes as it pushes toes together leading to transfer of fungus and also creates moist, warm environment favourable to fungus. Ladies must avoid heels as much as they can.
Other remedies include using Vick's VapoRub gel and eassential oils. A mix of water and vinegar for washing toes is also suggested and one must dry his feet thoroughly after getting wet to eliminate the problem of the fungal infection of the toe.

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