Vapor Rub Sometimes Used To Treat Nail Fungus Posted By : Judy Wellsworth
Most people have used Vapor Rub to treat cold symptoms but few people are aware that it can also be used to treat toenail fungus symptoms. Actually Vapor Rub has been used to treat nail fungus symptoms for many years.
Vapor Rub can be applied directly to the affected toenail. The oily substance in the vapor rub makes the toenail soft. The other ingredient, methanol, penetrates the soft skin and kills the fungus. This treatment is most effective if it is used in the early stages of a toenail fungal infection. It may not be effective for some types of nail fungus infections. It is important to understand the type of nail infection you have before beginning treatment so that the most appropriate healing methods can be used.
One of the best things about Vapor Rub is that it is inexpensive and easy to find. There are no negative side effects and most people find the menthol scent soothing. Because it is so safe if you have a nail fungus, Vapor Rub is certainly worth a try.
Other home remedies for nail fungus infections include Listerine, household bleach, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. Although most people associate Listerine as a mouth cleanser, it has been other uses as well. Listerine can be used as a foot soak that kills germs and helps relieve the symptoms of nail fungus disease. If you use Listerine as a foot soak, then this should be done twice a day as long as symptoms persist.
Vinegar’s acidic qualities make it a good treatment for nail fungus disease because fungi cannot grow and thrive in an acidic environment. Vinegar can be used in a soaking solution or it can be applied directly to the affected toenail. A small amount of household bleach is sometimes added to the soaking solution for more germ killing and healing action. Some people take two teaspoonfuls of apple cider vinegar every day to help prevent and cure nail fungus infections.
Hydrogen peroxide may be used a foot soak or it can be placed right on the affected toenail. A hydrogen peroxide soak is needed twice a day for thirty minutes each time. Hydrogen peroxide should never be ingested except on the advice of your doctor.
It would be wise to try Vapor Rub and other home remedies to treat your nail fungus infection before investing in expensive treatments.