Fungal Nail Infection
A fungal nail infection, also known as onychomycosis, is a common condition that often starts off as a white or yellow spot beneath the tip of your toe or fingernail. As the infection progresses and spreads, the fungus can cause discolouration and thickness of the nail and. Severe cases can cause parts the nail to fall off or crumble at the edge. This can spread across several nails.
FUNGAL NAIL INFECTION
Fungal nail infection treatments work by killing or stopping the growth of fungus which causes the infection.
There is no instant cure for toenail fungus. Treatment is required for over a period of weeks to monthsto destroy the fungus on the infected toe.
Scraping out toenail fungus is not recommended. This could cause additional problems including risk of injury, spread of infection or the underlying cause being left untreated which can lead to recurrent infections.
Some natural remedies such as tea tree oil, coconut oil and oregano oil may offer relief from symptoms for some people. However, there is a lack of evidence to support the effectiveness of non-medical treatment options.