Onychomycosis – Natural Cure

Onychomycosis known by the medical term of “Dermatophytic Onychomycosis” or “Tinea Unguium” is basically a nail fungus infection. The disease is the most common disease of the nail in the human body.

It appears that the toenails are more likely to be infected by the fungus and almost 10% of the adult population has it. So don’t worry if you’re one because there are plenty of remedies, including natural ones.

How do you know you have it ?
If your nail is thick and has a yellowish color then you might just have “Tinea Unguium“. Usually there are no painful symptoms. Also the nails can get crumbly or even worse they could separate from the naild bed.

Causes of Onychomycosis
Some of the widely spread causes of Onychomycosis are Candida (yes, that could be the reason you’re having nail fungus) and dermatophytes (that means the fungus bacteria).

Attention to the diagnosis!
Onychomycosis could be easily mistaken with nail psoriasis, lichen planus, yellow nail syndrome and possibly others, just make sure you go to the doctor and have the disease confirmed.

Treatment
Don’t worry if you have the infection for a long time, it is a usual thing to get rid of the fungus infection after six months to one year of battle. More on treatments next time!