Apple cider for nail fungus? Apple cider has been known to serve multiple uses. Some use it as a general salad dressing, others use it to add flavor to foods, some may use it for dieting in a beverage, even as a disinfectant of some sort. Recently, people have been acknowledging it as an anti-fungal treatment option.
Why use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus?
People have found that apple cider vinegar contains enzymes that have antifungal properties and disinfect the nails and surrounding skin. If you are suffering from a nail fungus and it appears to be in its minor stages, you may do this process very easy. Simply soak a cotton ball with the apple cider vinegar and then apply it onto the infected nails three times per day. Consumption of vinegar would also help in conjunction with the direct application. This will help kill the fungus from the inside and out. Please note that vinegar is strong in acidity so if you decide to drink it make sure you do so in moderation so that you do not cause any internal harm.
If you think your nail fungus is severe, talk with a nail doctor. Our nail doctors will consult you give you the best treatment option. They will access it if you do have a nail fungus. There are a few treatment options available. These include topical solutions, oral medication, and laser treatment.
Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus
If you have caught nail fungus, it can be easily treated using the FDA-approved PinPointe laser, which typically only takes on treatment. Other treatments like topical solutions and oral medication are not as effective. Topical solutions have a very low cure rate. This is because the solution does not penetrate all the way through the nail bed. Oral medication is not recommended by our nail doctors. This is because it can lead to liver toxicity. You would need to have consistent blood tests throughout the course of taking the medication.
Our nail doctor in Arlington, TX recommends this treatment. The PinPointe Laser treatment has the highest cure rate in the market. It has no side effects and no recovery period. As a result, you can go about your daily activities right after the treatment. Also, it is not painful.
If you have any signs of nail fungus, call us at (800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information on our doctors at one of our over 150 locations.
