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Nail Fungus Remedies And Prevention
Nail Fungus Remedies And Prevention
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that causes yellowing and thickening of the nail on the hands or feet. The problem affects millions of people and can be very embarrassing, especially if it affects the hands. Hiding the feet by always wearing shoes only worsens the problem since the fungus loves a warm moist environment. If you suspect you have a nail fungus problem understand that the fungus will not go away on its own. It requires treatment, often for long periods of time, that can reach the fungus in the area it lives under your nail. In some cases there’s also an allergic reaction to the fungus that can cause lesions or hives elsewhere on the body.
Onychomycosis
First see a doctor to make sure fungus is the cause of the ailment. There are other things that can cause ugly yellow nails that has different treatments. Most Onychomycosis treatments involve taking powerful antifungal agents to wipe out the infection while also applying topical creams to your nail and nailbed. If the case is very bad it may take up to a year for symptoms to go away completely so you have to be patient. Some people have had success with herbal remedies such as Australian tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract, though of course if symptoms persist a doctor should be consulted. To prevent fungal infection always dry your feet comepletely after they’ve been wet and practice good nail hygiene.
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