If the nail gets yellow and swollen it indicates nail fungus. In medical words it is termed as onychomycosis. There are several home remedies and natural cures available for Nail fungus.
Fungus thrives in cool and damp places, so it is highly advisable to keep the feet dry. A few essential oils like tea tree and eucalyptus can be applied over the affected area so as to provide an uninhabitable surface to hamper the growth of fungi.
Cleaning the nails with fine vinegar or soy sauce helps in cleaning it from within and hampers the fungus growth. It should be cleaned with vinegar regularly for quite some time till the fungus is permanently gone.
Rubbing the nails in both the horizontal and the vertical direction helps in providing uniform shape to the nails which have been distorted due to fungus growth. Rubbing the soft nails and removing it helps providing better space for the nails growing from within which would grow hard and fine.
Following a few natural treatments for fungus would help in removing the nail fungus for ever. Toe nails are more affected as compared to hand nails. Soaking the nails in Listerine or rubbing alcohol for quite sometime helps to kill the fungus. The nails should be dried well after the application of Listerine.
Hydrogen peroxide too is one of the natural remedies for nail fungus treatment. Dissolve little hydrogen peroxide in water and add a pinch of salt to the mixture. Dip the nails in it for quite sometime. Dry them under fan and wipe with clean cloth.
Application of cream after removing from the solution of hydrogen peroxide is essential. Sticky substance hampers the growth of the fungus. Vicks or any other cold relieving ointment too can be used by dissolving it in water. Toes should be kept dry and clean as it helps in the prevention of the growth of fungus.
answered by S C