Toenail Fungus TreatmentsFungal infections of the toenails are quite common, and are caused by microorganisms that make their way into the tiny cracks in our skin, usually around the toenails. The toes are most often the site of infection because of the favorable environment of the foot… dark and damp. There are several indications or symptoms of a toenail fungus, and if you know what to look for these symptoms are very easy to spot.
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Treating a toenail fungus can prove to be a difficult process. The absolute first step in the process is properly identifying the specific fungi causing the problem. When your doctor has identified the fungi causing the problem, there are several steps you can take to try and kill the fungus, and prevent it from spreading. Many people opt to try home remedies or a natural approach to treatment first, and these are often very effective. However, if the fungus has grown to a point where it is causing pain or drainage from the toe, these natural treatments may do nothing but agitate the infection. At this point your best option may lie with traditional pharmaceutical medicine and the watchful eye of a practitioner.
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Ciclopirox lacquer has been shown to have a 30% success rate with Nail Fungus Infections. It probably works as well as fluconazole pills. So if you’d rather put something on your nails than take pills, you may prefer ciclopirox, especially if your infection is mild.
But ciclopirox doesn’t seem to work as well as itraconazole pills or terbinafine pills. Ciclopirox is a chemical that you paint onto your infected nails like nail polish. Read the rest of this entry »
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Terbinafine is an antifungal drug (a drug that kills fungi). It’s used to treat infections that are caused by fungi, including those that affect fingernails and toenails. It doesn’t change the way that damaged nails look. But, by stopping the fungus, it allows new nails to grow normally. The brand name for terbinafine pills is Lamisil.
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Itraconazole is an antifungal drug (a drug that kills fungi). It’s used to treat infections that are caused by fungi, including those that affect fingernails and toenails. It doesn’t change the way that damaged nails look. But, by stopping the fungus, it allows new nails to grow normally. The brand name for itraconazole pills is Sporanox.
You’ll need to take itraconazole pills for at least three months. There are two ways you can take itraconazole pills:
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Nail-Rx is a 100% safe and effective remedy for treating nail fungus infections. Nail RX uses100% essential oils extracted from plants, Nail-Rx is highly concentrated and has strong anti-fungal properties. Some of the active ingrediants found in Nail RX include: Melaleuca laterifolia, Lavendula officinalis (Lavender), Cymbopogon citrates (Lemon Grass), Syzygium aromaticum (Clove Oil). It has been shown that Nail RX works for mild to moderate cases of Fungil Infections of the nail and toenail. Read the rest of this entry »
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Funginix (formerly known as Fungisil) is a topical nail fungus treatment that contains anti-fungal agents, essential oils and fungus-fighting extracts. Its has been shown that users have seen results with mild to moderate cases of nail fungus infestation. Also it should be noted that Funginix is a topical treatment therefore users will see more effective results if they file down the nail fungus to allow the treatment to reach the nail bed.
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ZetaClear contains a proprietary formulation of natural oils each of which has been demonstrated to contribute to the promotion of healthy looking nails. Zetaclear also contains Tea Tree Oil which has been shown through studies done by Mayo Clinic to be effective in treatment of fungus on the fingernail and toenail.
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