Now the key to effectively combating a problem, any problem, is to get insight into the problem. So digging deeper into nail fungus, it turns out that the specific type of fungus culpable for the trouble they cause is the fungus called onychomycosis, which belong to a fungal family known as dermatophytes. The condition is contagious, and propensity for the infections is thought to be in the category of predispositions that can be genetically passed on from parents to their offspring.
Thankfully, there are some treatments you can use in combating nail fungus. …show more content…
One of the most clearly documented effects of tea tree oil is that of being a natural fungicide, and it is this that gives it efficacy at fighting nail fungus. The use of tea tree oil for this purpose is easy. All you have to do is to apply a few drops of the oil on the affected toe nails (and adjacent ones too, to prevent migration), and then rub the oil in deeply to ensure it gets to the fungus.
Another top natural treatment for nail fungus is olive oil. This works well when used alongside oregano oil. The idea is to mix the olive oil with the oregano oil in the ratio of one teaspoon of the oregano oil for every couple of drops of the olive oil - and then applying the blend so created on the affected toe for a period not exceeding twenty one days, and the problem should be effectively