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Toe nail fungus infection is a common occurrence in people. Studies show that 3 to 11 percent of the population has them, and up to 50 percent has had this at some point in their life. In the United States alone, the figures state around 35 million are infected with nail fungus. Treating Nail Fungus is possible, but most treatments may take some time as well as a regular schedule.

Before anything else, one has to know how does a nail fungus thrive and where one can get this infection. Toe nail fungi thrive in a warm, moist environment and they do not need sunlight in order to live. The space under the nails is one of their favorite places to breed in, since this has the requirements that they need to live and multiply. One can contract this fungus in public baths, swimming pools, gyms and even at home. So one has to take preventive measures in order to avoid nail fungus.

An odorous nail is one symptom of nail fungus infection. It is also an embarrassing sight to deal with, especially if one is in a public place. It one does not act on it, it will cause more damage to the toe, making walking a painful ordeal. One may have to resort to surgical removal to correct this. There are medicines that are available for treating nail fungus. Examples are:

1. Itraconazole (Sporonox)

2. Fluconazole (Diflucan)

3. Griseofulvin (Fulvicin)

4. Terfinabine (Lamisil)

These medications may cost quite a lot and there are some side effects that one should be concerned about. This will include stomaches, headaches, kidney and liver damage, to death in some rare cases. So people are quite weary of these internal medications.

You can also treat nail fungus with natural means. These might include the following:

1. Natural Oil - Using tea tree oil and lavender oil and spreading it around the affected nail. Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic, and lavender oil can help ease the swelling. This a very effective way in treating nail fungus. However it doesn’t cure it immediately. It may take some days or weeks to see the results, and even months to completely be rid of nail fungus.

2. All-Natural Treatment - One can also opt to get this in all-natural products such as zetaclear which not only contains the above mentioned ingredients, but also more. It also has jojoba oil as well as clove oil as its key ingredients, which are also proven to be effective in treating nail fungus. These natural medications can speed up the curing process.

3. Home Solutions - Home remedies such as soaking in Listerine or vinegar have some positive effects on the infected nails. But these are 50-50 chances of effectiveness.

The Role of Prevention - It is also important to take preventive steps so that the fungi will not spread and get any worse. Wearing breathable, good-fitting shoes, absorbent socks are good practices to be maintained. Avoiding walking barefoot in public places is also needed. One it is contained, it will be easier job in treating nail fungus.

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Vicks Vapor Rub for nail fungus has been known to cure nail fungus infection effectively. As with any treatment, this has been met with skepticism by some people. What is the truth behind it?

Vicks Vapor Rub is commonly known as the over-the-counter medication made specifically for colds and cough. But there are a lot of people discovering new uses for Vicks vapor rub. Though there hasn’t been any major scientific studies to base these claims people made, the sheer number of positive testimonials gives a lot of circumstantial proof that vicks vapor rub is a promising cure for nail fungus infection.

There may be some valid reasons why Vicks for nail fungus works. Vicks contain natural oils that are derived from plants. These include, eucalyptus oil, myristica oil, oil of cedar leaf, as well as menthol and camphor. Maybe one or more of these ingredients have anti-fungal properties.

Healing Plants - The more promising cures for nail fungus are derived from plants as well. These include tea tree oil, lavender oil and oregano oil, among others. This should be a good time for scientists to conduct studies on the effectiveness of the different ingredients in Vicks vapor rub.

Vicks and Other Treatment - Usually, people use Vicks for toe nail fungus in conjunction with other treatments. They use Vicks vapor rub at night, before and during their sleep. They usually apply a generous amount of Vick vapor on the affected toes before bedtime, and then cover it with a sock. They leave this on overnight. Before doing this, one has to trim the nails as short as possible. Then, one applies hydrogen peroxide to the toes before applying Vicks vapor rub.

There are several theories that try to explain why Vicks work for nail fungus. Vicks vapor rub has a deep penetrating action and this can go inside the nail where the fungus often resides because it is warm, moist and dark. This has also a high success rate with children since they have softer nails, which lets the product penetrate much easier. This might be one of the reasons why some doctors even recommend Vicks vapor rubs to their patients to treat toe nail fungus infections.

While some believe it to be true, skeptics also say that these different testimonials of using Vicks vapor rub for nail fungus is just solicited advertisement for the company. There might be truth to this, but actual studies and research has to be conducted before anyone can make conclusions about this. There isn’t any particular strong evidence linking it to curing toe nail fungus except through people’s testimonials. So don’t get too excited about this.

Although it may be a cheap alternative in treating toe nail fungus, one still has to consult his/her doctor to get expert advice on what to take. Though there have been success stories with people using Vicks vapor rub, there are also complaints about this not working on some people. It is best recommended to try other natural products that are made specifically to treat toe nail fungus infections.

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