Nail Fungus And Listerine

By Amanda Fain

Listerine Can Help Cure Nail Fungus

Although Listerine is well known as a superior germ-killing mouthwash, it has many other uses including treatment for nail fungus. Many people have reported that their nail fungus problem is cured by soaking their foot or finger in Listerine.

Listerine can be used like any other soaking solution such as hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, etc. Some people add a tiny bit of household bleach to the soaking solution. Either powdered bleach or liquid bleach may be used. It generally takes a few months of using Listerine before the nail fungus is cured. For best results, the fungus sufferer must soak his or foot in Listerine at least thirty minutes each day.

Although this treatment is generally effective it is a very slow method of treating the nail fungus. You may have to use this treatment for several months before the nail fungus infection is completely cured. However, you should have almost immediate relief from the itchiness, pain and swelling that often accompany nail fungus infections.

Skipping the treatment for even one day can slow down the healing process. The treatment must be continued until the nail begins to look healthy and not discolored or disfigured. For more info see http://www.treatnailfungus.org/treatment/PreventionNailFungus.htm

Some people say mixing vinegar to the Listerine solution brings results much faster.

Vinegar creates and acidic environment in which fungi cannot thrive. Vinegar almost instantly relieves the itchiness that is associated with nail fungus infections. Any type of vinegar will work but most people use regular white vinegar. Some people take two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar by mouth twice a day to help prevent and cure nail fungus infections. Because the taste of apple cider vinegar is offensive to many people, it is often mixed with fruit juice before it is put on the spoon.

Rather than soaking in the Listerine and vinegar mixture, some people simply paint it over the affected nail to get the desired results. While there is no scientific evidence to back up Listerine’s role in treating fungus infections, it is not likely to do harm and it is a cost effective way to address the problem. Prescription medications to treat nail fungus often cost 8-10 dollars per day and that become very expensive if the nail fungus lingers. Given the expensive of prescription medications, Listerine for nail fungus is certainly worth a try.

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