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You can go to your doctor if you want, but really you don't need to "see" anyone about your fingernail fungus. There are plenty of things you can do on your own. The only time you should see a doctor is if the fingernail fungus is a serious case (your nail barely hanging on and about to fall off).

Basics of Fingernail Fungus

Any kind of fungus grows and thrives in the dark, wet, and warm. Steps that you should be taking to slow down your fingernail fungus growth before you even attempt to treat it include drying your nails thoroughly after showers. It isn't sufficient just to dry off. Take a towel and squeeze your fingers dry, making sure not to leave ANY moisture.

Treatments of Fingernail Fungus

There are plenty of creams and oils that you can get to treat fingernail fungus, and most of them do work. They do, however, work relatively slowly because any topical treatment alone has to penetrate your nail before killing the fungus underneath it. What doctors recommend is a Homeopathic treatment where medicine in your blood kills the fungus from your nail bed, the fleshy part of skin under the hard outer nail.

The Best Solution

Taking a homeopathic treatment in conjunction with a healthy topical cream derived from natural oils and speed up the process to the point where you can have significantly improved nails in a couple of weeks. Just use a topical cream in addition to a homeopathic treatment.

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How do you Cure Fingernail Fungus at Home?

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