Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus is an infection caused by different types of fungi or yeast. People get toenail fungus when they come into contact with the fungi. Damp and warm places such as the sauna, swimming pools, common shower rooms and gyms are high risk places. Wearing dirty socks and shoes also increases the chances of getting toenail fungus. You will be more susceptible to it if you have athlete’s foot or skin problems like psoriasis.

Look out for signs of a toenail infection to prevent it from spreading. Infected nails will appear brittle and a whitish/yellowish/brownish discoloration will appear on the nails.

There are several treatments available for toenail fungus such as oral antifungal therapy (oral medication), topical therapy (medicated cream), laser therapy and surgery. All these treatments can be expensive and produce negative side effects.

Hence, people usually turn to natural remedies to tackle toenail fungus. Check out the various effective home remedies provided in this free app. Keep in mind that persistence and consistency is the key to solving toenail fungus permanently.