How To Cure a Toenail Infection With Vicks Vapor Rub
A nail fungus does not typically affect the skin on your feet. So please do not expect to cure it by purchasing athlete foot medication. Symptoms of a nail fungus include thick, hardened nails, yellow or discolored toenails, soft nails, nails that come off, and foot pain while walking.
To cure the infection, you should see your doctor. You can also purchase a nail fungus treatment from your local store to help treat it, but these products most likely will not be able to clear up the infection completely.
A home remedy that has great results is good ole Vick’s vapor rub. Most of us have some in our medicine cabinets. Apply the vapor rub twice daily. Massage it into the infected nail and under the nail as well. The toenail will turn dark as it kills the infection and then a new, healthy toenail will grow in. Use nail clippers from time to time as the infected nail grows out. You may not want to start this process just yet if you have a special event coming up where you know your feet will be exposed.
To prevent nail fungus in the future, take the following measures:
• Apply an antifungal powder or spray to your feet daily
• Change cotton socks at least twice daily to keep the feet clean
• Dry your feet well after a shower
• Avoid walking barefoot in public facilities, such as the gym, spa or pool
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Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection that affects the spaces between your toes and the pad and balls of your feet. People often contract the infection from public places where moisture collects, such as at a gym locker room, shower, or pool. Symptoms include burning, peeling and red skin especially between the toes. Athlete’s foot generally infects the skin.