Natural Solutions for Toenail Fungus Treatment
Most times toenail fungus begins with a tiny separation between the end of the nail and the flesh under the toenail bed. Over time, a yellow substance forms in this separation, so your toenail will become thick, yellow or brown. There could also be white spots visible on the nail. The next stage is that the nail lifts, and then you are left with a nasty, stinky, and destroyed yellow toenail. The dead toenail will fall off and a new toenail will grow back with the fungus.
Onychomycosis, ringworm of the nail, toe nail fungus, is a parasitic infection in the nail of the toes and fingers. Big toes and the pinky toes have the highest risk, because they are exposed to friction from your shoes. Nail fungus infections involves a group of fungi called Trichophyton rubrum and trishophyton mentagrophyted. They thrive on keratin, the protein in your nail. Nail fungus can also thrive on yeasts Candida albicans or Candida parapsilosis, mold, or even the acrylic nail bonding agent used in discount nail salons.
For people who are unable to take anti-fungal pills, Bifonazole and Urea salve is used as a toenail fungus treatment if the infected toe nail area is fairly small, or medicated nail polish containing Ciclopirox (Loprox). Natural treatments used for toenail fungus are Chamomile, echinacea, goldenseal, rosemary, sage and thyme. Tea tree oil may kill fungus and bacteria and has been helpful in treating fungal infections of the toenail.