Nail Fungus

Nail Fungus

What Causes Nail Fungus?

Executive Summary about Nail Fungus by Paul Steel

Nail Fungus is a fungus that affects both the fingernails and the toenails however it is more common to see it in the toenails. In this article, the traits and factors that can increase the risk of getting toe nail fungus will be mentioned followed by a more in-depth explanation of what actually causes the nail fungus.

What Are Some of the Risk Factors of Nail Fungus?

Also, the risk of getting nail fungus increases as a person gets older. The following are other risk factors of nail fungus:

· Poor blood circulation

· Nails that grow slow

· Family history of fungal infections

· Previous infection or trauma to the nail

What Are the Causes Of Nail Fungus

Nail fungus infections are caused by very small organisms that survive without sunlight; these are called fungi. The type of fungi that causes nail fungus infections is called dermatophytes. The infection will develop if the nails are continuously in warm and moist environment which makes the fungi grow.

Best Natural Treatments For Nail Fungus

Executive Summary about Nail Fungus by Dan D Correces

What are the natural treatments for nail fungus? Nail fungus happens because the fungi love to grow in warm and moist places. One of the best natural treatments for nail fungus would have to be apple cider vinegar. Some people who use these treatments actually report getting skin reactions from using them undiluted, so they dilute it with another oil or combine them oil, rub their toe nails with the oil and let their toe nails dry. They even apply the oil in and over the toe nail using a medicine dropper.

The logic behind this is, these essential oils, as mentioned, have strong anti bacterial and anti fungal properties, which make them strong components against your condition. Other kinds of home treatments are the use of Listerine mouthwash and Vicks Vaporub. The reason why Listerine makes it a strong natural cure for nail fungus is because this product contains strong anti septic properties which make it a bad place for the fungus to live in.