Are you finding nail ringworm to be disconcerting? Have you ever thought you could treat it on your own? You have a good choice of easy to follow home remedies for nail ringworm. You won't necessarily have to go a doctor for treatment.
In saying that, you will need to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis
It has never been known to be hazardous to a sufferer's health, but is known to be bothersome for many people. It can start as innocently as non-conspicuous as a small line on a toe. This may soon spread to other toes, and then become a larger problem. Medical drugs tend to be dangerous, costly, and need to be taken orally for up to a year.
Here a selection of easy to follow home remedies for your nail ringworm:
You can immerse your infected nails for about fifteen minutes a day in lukewarm water and equal parts apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar helps to restore the skins natural PH balance. This makes your nails more resistant to fungal infections. At the end of these 15 minutes be certain to dry your feet completely. Use a blow dryer (on low heat), if necessary. Drying your feet out thoroughly will prevent any moisture to remain between your toes, and keep nail the ringworm at bay. Moisture is one of the primary reasons for the manifestation of nail ringworm.
Tea tree oil is easily accessible at health food stores. Use a cotton bud to put some on and under the edge of the infected nail. Use as little tea tree oil as possible on each nail as it is very strong and if it makes contact with your skin, there is a chance that your skin may peel off. Be very careful not to let it come in contact with your skin in each application. If your goal is to achieve ringworm free nails then this is an excellent treatment.
Lapacha tea is yet another home treatment that can be found in any health food store. It's as simple as making the tea and then soaking the infected nails. If you do this a couple of times a day the infection will clear.
There are some other gentle substances that can treat nail ringworm, like olive leaf extract, Vicks Vaporub and oil of oregano. Using a more oily substance will kill the ringworm and protects the area thoroughly.
Repeat the process with any of these natural treatments till your nail ringworm has gone. Nail ringworm usually roots itself deep in the nail bed, and that's why you must continue with the home treatment you have opted for until the nail grows out, and aids in the nail ringworm going completely.
Preventing your nail ringworm from appearing in the first place is far better than treating yourself every time you're infected.
Change your socks regularly as they could also encourage nail ringworm to reside under your nails. Wash the socks on the hottest setting that the socks will allow so none of the infecting fungus survives. Also clean your socks with a detergent that has the least amount of fragrances and chemicals in as possible. Chemicals can upset your skins natural PH balance, and this makes it favourable for the ringworm.
It is important to air your feet as often as possible. The nail ringworm loves your feet to be warm and moist. Letting them breath prevents the fungus from infecting you.
Wearing loose fitting shoes will help prevent moisture from forming. Tight shoes create a warmer, moister foot that the ringworm loves. Take your shoes off any occasion you can to help with the air circulation your feet need.
Remember to change your shoes when you have cured your nail ringworm. The last thing you need is any surviving ringworm to start the infection again.