Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thick Toenails And Possible Treatments

By Elizabeth Durham


Thick toenails are due to a few different things such as fungus, injuries to the toenail, swelling and blisters. Home remedies are available when needed to help cure thick toenails.

Medications given to patients may have side effects by do help against the pain and infection. Home remedies will help avoid high costs and work when you need them most.

Vapour rub is the first at home remedy for thick toenails. Before using vapour rub, trim and file your toenails with an emery board if needed to help with their appearance and cleanliness.

By filling the nails fungus can be detected in your nails and can be treated easily. Apply vapour rub on toe nails twice a day after filling and trimming them. This helps in getting treated your toe nails very easily.

Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt) is another at-home remedy. First, cut your nails and file them. Soak your foot in warm water with Epsom salt for about a half hour. Repeat this same process 3 times a day.

Vinegar is another option for those tricky thick toenails. Use three parts of warm water and one part vinegar to use in soaking your toenails. You may also apply vinegar directly to your toenails for up to 3 times a day. This will help remove bacteria, which leads to fungus formation and thickness on your toenail.

Tea tree oil is another option for thick toenail sufferers. It is a natural remedy with an anti-fungal property to help fight against infections and provide quick relief. After trimming your nails and cutting them, you may apply tea tree oil. The oil should be applied to the tip of the nail and around the edges (for up to 2 times a day).

Keeping your toenails trimming and short is the first step in aiding your thick toenails. Choose an at home remedy to try out and see its results. Other prevention methods include changing your shoes regularly and giving your feet space to breathe. If you are an athlete, it is important you get treatment right away for your condition. Nail polish is another cause of bacterial and fungal growth in toenails. Fungus likes to grow in moist places so keep your feet dry and clean as often as possible. If you are in contact with your infected toenails, keep them dry and avoid infections. If the pain becomes too severe, contact your doctor. Be cautious when attempting to prevent thick toenails because there are prevention methods to help avoid future problems.




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