Fingernail fungus can cause nails to thicken, turn yellow, and even pull away from the skin. Different fungi that can cause fingernail fungus include molds and yeasts. The fungus may attack the nail bed or the nail itself. If you develop fingernail fungus, you need to know that it will not go away on its own like many other ailments and pesky conditions. Over time, a fungal nail infection can cause permanent damage to the nail bed. There are a number of over the counter products that claim to be a nail fungus cure. In milder cases, they may work, but you may also have to use them for up to a year. Antifungal nail polish is available without a prescription. Stubborn cases may require an oral antifungal medication. People with liver or heart disease are not candidates for this medication. As with topical treatments, it may take a long time and considerable expense and still not guarantee a cure.

If you are looking for a nail fungus home remedy, here are a few you might try, although please be advised that there is no clinical evidence that these treatments work. These are simply home remedies for fingernail fungus that have been posted by ordinary consumers, just like you. All the treatments have some things in common; you should wash your feet and least twice a day, make sure they are thoroughly dry, wear clean socks, and make sure your feet get to air out every day. Other solutions are a little less common sense. Some recommend rubbing Vicks Vaporub on the affected nails. Others recommend chlorine bleach soaks. Still other people prefer rubbing alcohol or vinegar, and some swear by tea tree oil.

The newest treatment for nail fungus is lasers. Early attempts at treating nail fungus were not all that successful. Newer lasers can target and kill the fungus, without damaging the nail and skin around it.