Nail fungus is caused when organisms creep onto your feet and get under your nail. When it's on your skin it is easier to deal with but when it is under your nail it is harder to treat. When on the skin it is known as athlete's foot.
When it gets under the nail it embedded in the skin. This causes the nail to grow thicker rather than longer. It also pushes the nail up making it higher - as this is occurring the nail will become discolored and brittle.
At the onset of this you need to file down the nail. You want it to be as thin as you can possibly make it. Make sure not to aggravate the flesh with the file.
You can also soak your feet for ten to fifteen minutes to soften the nail then continue to file once again. The objective is to make the protective layer of the nail as thin as you can without injuring your flesh.
During this process make sure and keep your feet clean and dry. Do not wear nail polish as this will prevent the skin and nail from breathing. Always make sure that your nail clippers are clean in actual fact you may want to buy a new one for this.
Once your nail is clean and cut back apply some apple cider vinegar to a cotton swab or you can put it in a spray bottle and spray it on the affected toe nail. You can also bath your feet in warm water with vinegar. This creates an acidic environment whereby fungus cannot thrive.
The important fact is that you need to do this everyday until the new growth of the nail is complete.
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