Treatment Using Tea Tree Oil
- January 21st, 2012
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Tea tree oil is an extremely powerful antiseptic, as well as a fungicide, that will help to combat your fungus. You simply take some of the tea tree oil and mix it with olive oil before applying it to the affected nail. Another option for toenail fungus treatment is to place a few drops on your toenails and rub it in completely on a daily basis. It has been recommended that you should apply a mixture of olive oil, thyme oil and tea tree oil to the infected nail. Allow it to set in for approximately 10-15 minutes and then you can use a toothbrush to gently scrub the infected toenail. Using a toothbrush allows the oil to be spread throughout the area and allows it to get under the nails as well.
When you scrub the toenail that is infected you are essentially scrubbing off the top layer that contains most of the fungus. If you are looking for a toenail fungus remedy, this may be one of the best and most inexpensive options for you to choose from. To eliminate the toenail fungus all of the way you are going to have to continue your regime of tea tree oil for a couple of weeks beyond the point where the infection is gone. There may still be leftover particles of the fungus that are left behind due to how deeply embedded the fungus may be in your nail.
If you are looking to receive an accurate diagnosis for what is going on, you need to seek the advice and consultation of a doctor or professional to see what they have to recommend for treatment needs. They may recommend a potassium smear test to determine what they are dealing with and how severe of a case you may have.