Toenail Fungus and What Are The Available Treatments

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Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 Time: 11:33 AM
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When we are thinking about treatments for toenail fungus we always think of vinegar and tea tree footh baths. A lot of people believed that they are good treatments for toenail fungus. But can they really cure toenail fungus?

How effective is tea tree oil?

Tea tree oil is extracted from the Australian tea tree whose latin name is Melaleuca Alternifolia, this oil is known to be a good cure for toenail fungus. Because of it's natural ingredients, most people believed that this can naturally cure toenail fungus. This oil is normally recommended by those people who are practioners of natural medicines and treatments.

Because of its contents, they believed that tea tree oil can effectively cure toenail fungus. It is known to be a possible source of anti-fungal, anti viral and antibacterial cure. Although tea tree oil is still not scientifically and medically aprroved.

So is it really effective in curing toenail fungus? Well, it might be, but it is not tea tree oil alone that can cure toenail fungus, it only comprises one of the ingredients and is mixed with other essential oils that are also known to be good for the treatment of nail fungus. Dimethylsulfoxide, Vaseline, Vicks Vaporub, and iodine are oils that are used to supplement tea tree oil. Tea tree oil when mixed with these oils/liniments is believed to effectively cure the fungal infection. Inspite of the testimonials of other people, its healing capabilities still remains unproven by scientific research.

It is also believed that applying tea tree oil directly on the affected area will provide you satisfactory results, this is because of its antiseptic and anti fungal elements. This is also know to treat ring worm and dandruff. From a personal point of view I haven't really seen the effects that others are saying about tea tree oil has on nail fungus problems.

So is vinegar the answer that we're looking for to treat toenail fungus?

Because of its acidic properties, vinegar is also believed to be a good remedy for toenail fungus. Acids can stop the spreading or presence of toenail fungus. So you have to apply vinegar daily to stop the toenail fungus from spreading and continue this process until its totally gone.


White vinegar is commonly used. You need to bath your feet in a regular basis for around 30 minutes daily or you can also apply vinegar directly to the infected area. However you need patience, since it might take months or even a year to see the results. Or you can also drink two-three table spoons of apple cider vinegar daily, however make sure to rinse your mouth after drinking as this can damage your tooth enamel.

I tried both of these treatment methods but found very little success. So, I continued to do a research on toenail fungus treatments, tried different products, until I found Zetaclear. After just a few weeks from using this product, I noticed that my toenail fungus are starting to disappear. I felt very relieved seing my clean nails grow. But if ever your suffering from severe fungal infections it would be better to see a doctor.

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