Thursday, November 20, 2008

Killing Toenail Fungus Quickly and Safely

Killing toenail fungus can be quite difficult and anyone who has it knows that already. If you do find a way to kill it, you have to be extremely careful to ensure it doesn't come back.

Aside from toenail fungus being very contagious, it is also a fungus that has the ability to live for a long time in exfoliated skin, on gym floors, bathrooms, and other similar surfaces. Therefore, it is very important to take steps to protect yourself from catching the fungus.

Keeping your feet clean and dry is one of the first steps to take both before and after you catch toenail fungus. Damp and sweaty shoes are the perfect environment for the fungus to grow so you want to avoid that by rotating your shoes and always wearing fresh socks. Once you have your hygiene routine in place, there are a few natural ingredients that could aid in killing the fungus faster.

Undecylenic Acid

Undecylenic Acid is basically an organic unsaturated fatty acid that is produced from natural castor oil. The acid is obtained by cracking castor oil under pressure and is known as a natural fungicide. It is FDA approved for various over the counter medications.

Tea Tree or Melaleuca Oil

Melaleuca oil, often called tea tree oil, is a very strong antifungal ingredient that is obtained from Australia's Melaleuca tree. The oil has been used safely for many decades in treating wounds and skin conditions but can be toxic if ingested in certain amounts. There is a long list of products from skincare to dental that utilize tea tree oil as a primary ingredient.

Oil of Cloves

Clove oil is another amazing natural ingredient that has been shown to be effective in killing toenail fungus. Although used initially by many Dentists to help with tooth pain, it is also known for its strong antifungal properties.

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