|
What is it?
The nails of our fingers and toes are
tremendously effective barriers. This barrier makes it quite
difficult for a superficial infection to invade the nail. Once
an infection has set up residence, the same barrier that was
so effective in protecting us against infection now works
against us, making it difficult to treat the
infection.
Fungus rarely invades an intact nail. Usually there is
some kind of trauma. Prolonged wetness can also allow the
barrier to be breached. Sometimes a prolonged athlete's foot
condition can even breach an intact nail. Usually it is some
combination of these methods. Fungal infections can also be a
problem for people wearing acrylic nails. This happens because
the fungus becomes trapped next to the natural nail in a warm,
dark, moist environment for a prolonged period of time.
Long-term bandages over the nails can have the same
effect.
Fungal nails usually begin with an opaque white or
silvery area at the distal (outside) edge of a nail. The
fungus gradually works its way inward. As the fungus grows,
the nail thickens and can become quite painful.
Treatment
A promising solution, a natural
remedy called Tea Tree Oil. It is a naturally occurring
anti-fungal compound that can penetrate the nails. We also
suggest Varsari Formula. This treatment contains
Tolnaftate- a highly effective medication that is widely
recommended by doctors for the treatment and prevention of
fungus and mold.
| 
