Nail fungus can be frustrating to deal with and unsightly to look at. Fortunately, there are some effective home remedies for tail fungus that you can follow to get rid of it.

Fungus is typically present on the body, but overgrowth can lead to a fungal infection.

Nail fungal infections are the most common diseases of the nails, making up about 50% of nail abnormalities.

Both fingernails and toenails are susceptible to infection, which usually appears as discoloration and thickening of the nail, and crumbling edges. The condition most commonly occurs in toenails.

How to get rid of nail fungus

To eliminate nail fungus, antifungal medications can be used, either oral or in the form of a cream, polish, or gel.

Oral antifungal medications: Itraconazole (Sporanox), Terbinafine, Fluconazole.

These are usually prescribed for severe or difficult-to-treat infections. They are taken daily for 6 to 12 weeks.

Topical antifungal medications

Creams, lotions, gels, and polishes

– Miconazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, terbenifine, or oxiconazole
– Ciclopirox (Penlac)
– Efinaconazole (Jublia)
– Tavaborole (Kerydin)

These can be used for mild to moderate infections.

You can also try some home remedies, such as:

– Mix white or apple cider vinegar with water and soak the infected nails.

– Apply a halved garlic clove to the nails.

– Apply a paste of baking soda and water directly to the nails.