Nail Fungus Treatment Facts

Here are a few facts about nail fungus treatments and the fungi itself.

1. First, fungus is a type of parasite that grows by living off it's host. When you get a nail fungus infection, it's not easy to get rid of.

2. Toenail fungus, like many skin conditions thrive in dark, moist areas. This is why inside your shoes is the perfect place for funal infections like onychomycosis and athletes foot to thrive.

3. A common place to contract toenail fungus is public shower facilities at work or a health club.

4. Flip flops are considered by many to be good protection against contracting this problem

5. Toenail fungus is considered chronic in nature. That is, it's very difficult to completely eliminate. Fact is, even the most expensive medical prescriptions are not always completely effective.

6. Many doctors consider onychomycosis chronic. Many medical authority web sites state that it's common, no matter what the treatment for a toenail fungal infection to return.

7. As of this date, there are 3 primary medications prescribed by doctors for the treatment of toe nail fungal infections. These are taken internals in pill form

8. Prescritption medications for toenail fungus treatment are considered by some to be potentially harmful to other parts of your body. This is based on the fact that many doctors who prescribe these medications also order ongoing blood tests to monitor for potential liver problems.

9. Common symptoms of onychomycosis include thickening of the toenail or fingernail, yellow discoloration and pruritus, better known as itching. This is a common symptom of many dermatological or skin diseases.

10. A relatively new product, Penlac © is a brush on anti fungal that you apply to the infected nail daily then remove the build up once a week or so.

11. Many over the counter medications for nail fungus are simply ineffective due to the chronic nature of this condition

12. You CANNOT CURE nail toenail material once infected. Nails are not alive so curing them is impossible. You CAN however be cured of the fungal infection which in turn will allow healthy nail in time to replace the infected toenail or fingernail.

13. Many natural cures and remedies require long foot soaking sometimes twice a day for months. While these natural cures have been known to work, be prepared to spend 30-45 minutes twice a day for several months or until new healthy toe nail grows completely out.

14. A toenail fungal infection is contagious. This means it's easy to infect other toes or fingers. Protection and care should be used to limit additional infection.

15. Vinegar remedies are based on the idea that by changing the Ph or acidity of the growing area, the fungus is less able to grow and thrive.

16. Protection of healthy nail material on other toes and on infected toes where new nail is growing out is critical for complete cure.

So there you have it. Read a million articles and most will fall into one or several of these 16 basic facts. Fung-B-Gone is the only product that uses a two step process to attack the nail Fungus while it protects healthy growing nail. This is the product you've been waiting for.

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