Brittle Toenail What Having One Means



Posted: Friday, January 02, 2009

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If you start to notice that you have a brittle toenail then there is big possibility that you are suffering from toenail fungus. If the brittle toenail comes with toenail pain, discoloration, having disfigured nails, presence of pus and foul odor then it is most likely that you have acquired toenail fungus. The condition is quite common and is experienced by approximately 10% of the population of the United States. It is more common among men, a statistic that is probably connected to good hygiene, or lack of. Toenail fungus is one of the most difficult fungal infection to treat mainly because it tends to bore itself deep within the nails.

Brittle toenails is actually one of the symptoms when toenail fungus is already in its latter stages. At that point, discomfort and pain may also be already felt by the patient. A brittle toenail may still saved but it would take a long time before the infection can be completely healed. And it would also require the religious use of anti-fungal treatment, be it oral or topical.

The stubbornness of toenail fungus is the reason why people are advised to treat the disease as soon as it is determined that they really are suffering from the disease. Toenail fungus actually start with discoloration of the toenails which can turn to whitish or yellowish. At the onset of the disease, an infected individual is unlikely to feel pain. This is why it is common for the disease to remain undetected until it reaches a more advanced stage.

People are warned about using strong prescription medications because most of them have side effects and can even cause organ damage when used for a prolonged period of time. This is why when it comes to toenail fungus treatments, natural remedies are recommended because of the fact that they are safer and are unlikely to further cause damage to the body.

Natural remedies for toenail fungus are easy to source and some can even be found in most American households. Vinegar, a staple in most kitchen, is an effective antiseptic and can be used a soak to treat toenail fungus. Mouthwash is another common household item that is an effective nail fungus treatment. You can apply mouthwash directly with a cotton ball or dilute it in water to be used as a soak.

As soon as you notice that your nails are getting brittle, see a doctor immediately. Only a physician can correctly diagnose nail fungus.

You'll want to check out some of these other resources for nail fungus ;

Onychomycosis Topical Treatment

Fungisil

Toenail Fungus Treatment

Over The Counter Toenail Fungus Treatment

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» left by Nancy Daniels
 3 years 25 days ago.
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Leslie, Keeping writing about the toenails. I want to know about the white thickness under the baby toe and also, do you know anything about fingernails? I'm in my 50's and the nail on my middle finger has been curving downward for the past year or two. Could this be a calcium deficiency?
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