Toenail fungus can be embarrassing and it lasts a long time. Because it can be very difficult to treat, people come up with various remedies over time. One of the most popular home remedies for toenail fungus is vinegar soak. But is it safe and efficient to use Vinegar Soaks to Treat Toenail fungus?
There is a bunch of anecdotal evidence that suggests vinegar foot soaks can help cure toenail fungus. This result supposedly is achieved over time with repeated use. However, there is no concrete evidence that proves vinegar soaks can get rid of toenail fungus. Some users have reported that it can work in mild cases. Because it is a low-risk treatment, people forgo testing this option since it is unlikely to cause any harm.
If you would like to try out a vinegar foot soak at home, here are the instructions:
- Filla a bowl with 1 part vinegar and 2 parts warm water. The type of vinegar does not matter. You can use either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Soak feet for about 20-30 minutes. If the vinegar smell is too strong for your tolerance, you can add a few drops of essential oil.
- Dry your feet thoroughly after soaking. This is important because leaving the foot damp encourages fungus to grow.
- Repeat this process daily until your toenails clear up.
The idea of the vinegar soak is that vinegar is acidic, which gives it antifungal properties. As an antifungal agent, it might slow down the growth of fungi and make the body less hospitable for fungi to grow. Due to the lack of scientific evidence, vinegar soaks are not a reliable method of treatment for toenail fungus.
If your case of toenail fungus is severe, it is highly unlikely for the vinegar soak method to work. For this, it would be best to consult with a medical professional. A doctor would usually recommend oral antifungal medication or laser treatment for toenail fungus. Treatment using the PinPointe Laser has been proven to treat toenail fungus effectively. Using a concentrated heat source, it targets and kills the fungus that infects the toenail. This allows your toenail to grow back healthy and fungus-free.
If you have toenail fungus or see its symptoms, contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors. We have over 150 Toenail Fungus Treatment Clinics in the United States and Canada, including San Diego, CA.
