The traditional home remedy for nail fungus went something like this: trim the affected nail as much as possible and immerse the hand or foot in a solution of one part bleach in 100 parts of water (or pure household vinegar) for 30 minutes each day until the infection is gone. The camphor and eucalyptus oil amongst the many other ingredients used in the vapor-rub is highly effective against the infection. Take a sterilized cotton ball dip in a lime juice and tie it around the infection portion the antiseptic property of lime reduce the fungus growth and sucks the gremial secretion inside the nail.

Whilst it's true that most home remedies are not backed by clinical trials, their effectiveness is based upon many generations of experience of users with nail fungus. We've heard that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus before (it's also helpful when you've got a cold!), but the New York Times recently put it to the test.

You may have problems such as ulcers or other foot problems, and when there is chronic toenail fungus you may run the risk of getting bacterial cellulitis of the leg. Naloc is antifungal, reduces discolouration and strengthens and smoothens the outer layers of the nail.

Besides helping get rid of any foul odor caused by the fungus, WebMD says that baking soda is good for getting rid of nail infections. Ultimately, anyone can get toenail fungus,“ Dr. Goldenberg says. There are a number of popular home remedies that may help treat toenail fungus.

For instance, 'Fungo Off' named remedy that contains atractylodis, plantago, dictamnus, alisma, tribulus, kochia, scute, gypsum, phellodendron citrus viride, citrus peel, capilaris, poria, tokoro, and cicade moulting is highly potent against fungal infections.

You may already have a skin infection caused by fungus like athlete's foot. In fact, it is surprisingly common; more than 10% of adults have fungal nail infections. Toenail fungus medications can help people treat a toenail or fingernail fungus infection but they do not work for everyone.

Use of electrical current to help absorption of topical antifungal medications into the nail: This is also called iontophoresis. If you continue this treatment for about a week, you can completely cure your damaged nails. But good looks aren't the only reason to keep your toenails in top shape.