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How Can Fungal Infection In The Toenail Be Treated?

I have toenail fungus and am trying to figure out the most effective and fastest home remedy. I just bought hydrogen peroxide but don t know if it s safe to soak my toenails without diluting it. Also for how long? and lastly, can I reuse the hydrogen p. afterward for the next soak? Thank you
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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To treat toe nail fungal infection, there are anti-fungal nail lacquer available, like Cycloperox, Amrolfine and few more. A file is available with the kit. With the file, please remove excess fungus from all the toe nails both feet. Then please apply the nail lacquer three times a week, on all toe nails, both feet for a period of 52 weeks. If you only apply on the involved toes, fungus can spread to the other normal toe nails. Another important aspect the duration of time for complete resolution of infection. You have to be very compliant to apply the lacquer for 52 weeks.
Please avoid the feet being wet for too long, avoid sweating of the feet. Take good care of your feet by keeping the skin soft with any skin softner.
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How Can Fungal Infection In The Toenail Be Treated?

To treat toe nail fungal infection, there are anti-fungal nail lacquer available, like Cycloperox, Amrolfine and few more. A file is available with the kit. With the file, please remove excess fungus from all the toe nails both feet. Then please apply the nail lacquer three times a week, on all toe nails, both feet for a period of 52 weeks. If you only apply on the involved toes, fungus can spread to the other normal toe nails. Another important aspect the duration of time for complete resolution of infection. You have to be very compliant to apply the lacquer for 52 weeks. Please avoid the feet being wet for too long, avoid sweating of the feet. Take good care of your feet by keeping the skin soft with any skin softner.