Nail fungus can make your toenails look pretty gross and although gross nails will not kill you they can make you very self conscious and your over all appearance may suffer and your social life will be ruined. Nearly ever so-called expert agrees that prescribed ointments and such do not really work all that well. Side effects stop many doctors from prescribing effective oral treatments. Limited options means finding a home remedy.

Unfortunately there are no standards that exist for making a nail fungus home remedy. Most remedies are passed down from one family member to another and become the experimentation of the individuals. Here are a few of the remedies that people find effective:

Tea Tree Oil has been used as an effective remedy for nail fungus because the natural oil found in the Tea Tree has anti fungal properties. Purchase a bottle and place a few drops on the affected area each day and rub it in. You can combine this oil with others like almond, olive and lavender.

A very healthy diet may not seem like a cure for nail fungus but it certainly a heck of a start to not ever getting nail fungus in the first place. So you can easily argue it being a home remedy of sorts. It is a well known fact that individuals who have weak immune systems will run the risk of getting infected much more than others and you can fortify your body's defenses by eating the right kinds of food. Supplement a nutritious diet with exercise to improve your blood circulation.

Being that the common mouthwash is an antiseptic it is also commonly used as a home remedy for nail fungus due to its antiseptic properties. Soak your nails in a small bowl of mouthwash for just a few minutes each day. Hydrogen Peroxide is often combined to mouthwash.

The highly acidic property of vinegar is believed to quickly kill off nail fungus. All that you have to do is soak your nails in a small bowl of vinegar once or two times a day. Doing so can cause the nail fungus to go away within a week.

Gold Bond (or Baby Powder) may not be thought of as a real cure for nail fungus but foot powder, not really being a home remedy either, can be used to stop your condition from worsening over time or recurring once it is cured. Nail fungus grows when in a dark, wet place - such as when your feet sweat. Using baby powder or foot powder prevents moisture from appearing and thus stops nail fungus.

Vitamin E is a well known antioxidant that is found to be used in many products to fight off the toxins that are found in the body. Vitamin E oil is also a popular remedy for nail fungus and the oil can be rubbed on as well as under the nail with a cotton swab. It is best used several times a day but some sources say less is more by only applying the oil a couple of times during a week.

If you find that standard medication will not work for you, then it is time that you should consider a home remedy for your nagging nail fungus. There is nothing for you to feat, let alone lose so why not give it a try? Keep in mind, however, that not every single home remedy will work for every person and it may take several attempts to find the right one for you.