Most Popular Toenail Fungus Remedies
There are many different toenail fungus remedies that are shared around the web on a daily basis but there are several that are quite popular compared to the others. We are going to talk about non-prescription type remedies.
1. Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
Laser toenail fungus treatments jumped on the scene in 2009 after getting a little bit of media attention. Some of that attention was good, and some of it not so good. The good was that the treatments are fast, seemed to be effective, and are virtually painless.
The bad was that the primary manufacturer of the leading laser machine did not have FDA approval as was implied in some promotional ads (that seems to have been clarified now). Secondly, the price of nearly $1200.00 was out of reach for the average consumer dealing with this ailment.
Generally, laser treatments have developed a pretty good reputation over the last year but there is not a lot of data on any potential long term side effects. Until then, it’s quick, easy, and it doesn’t hurt. That appeals to many of the millions who suffer from nail fungus.
2. Zetaclear Nail Fungus Treatment
Zetaclear topical treatment is one of several toenail fungus remedies that utilize natural antifungal ingredients like tea tree oil and clove oil to fight off the spread of nail fungus. Scientific studies have shown that tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, has the ability to kill dermatophytes which cause fungus.
The appeal of products like Zetaclear and Fungisil is that they are natural, do not have the dangerous side effects associated with several prescription drugs, and they are easy to use on a daily basis. A last point to make is that they don’t cost you $1200.00.
3. Toenail Fungus Remedies at Home
When it comes to potential at home remedies, the internet is full of suggestions and theories as to what works and what doesn’t work. In some cases, the suggested remedy might have some logical potential because it contains ingredients that are known to be antifungal/antibacterial in nature.
Two examples of such home remedies would be Listerine and Vicks Vaporub. Neither of these consumer products were designed to be used against nail fungus but they do contain an ingredient called Thymol that can help to combat fungus. Thymol can actually be purchased as a stand alone product from sites like Amazon.com.
Another home remedy that some readers like to suggest is apple cider vinegar. Vinegar has long been a cure-all for many ailments over the years but is thought to be somewhat helpful with nail fungus due to acetic acid contained in the vinegar. One of the hassles with this remedy is soaking your feet for 20-30 minutes a day for several months to see if it’s viable. Most people don’t have the time or patience to see it through.
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