This article was co-authored by Zora Degrandpre, ND. Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
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Nail fungus refers to a fungal infection that starts underneath your toenails. It could cause discoloration, thickening, or crumbling on one or more of your nails. This is a frustrating problem, so you’ll naturally want to get rid of nail fungus as soon as possible. One remedy you may have heard of is soaking your foot in vinegar to clear the infection. Vinegar is acidic, so it will kill bacteria and fungus.
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However, this remedy has very limited success because the vinegar can’t penetrate under the nail. You can try it if you want to, but visit a podiatrist for further treatment if you don’t see any results in 2 weeks.
If you want to try treating your nail fungus with vinegar, then the best thing to do is soak your foot in a vinegar-water mixture. Diluting the vinegar is important to prevent it from irritating your skin. Try a daily soak and see if it helps clear the infection. If not, then don't panic. You can still use more conventional treatments.
Unfortunately, home remedies like a vinegar soak don’t have a good record for treating nail fungus. This is frustrating, but there are professional options that have much more success. Topical creams may work, but oral medication is most effective for nail fungus. Visit a podiatrist for an exam and follow their instructions to get rid of your nail fungus once and for all.
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This article was co-authored by Zora Degrandpre, ND. Dr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007. This article has been viewed 1, 256, 463 times.
The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any kind of health treatment.
To cure toenail fungus with vinegar, first trim your toenails with nail clippers so the vinegar will be more effective. Once your toenails are trimmed, pour equal parts vinegar and hot water in a big bowl. Then, soak your feet in the bowl for 10-20 minutes to kill the fungus. After soaking, allow your feet to dry completely before putting on socks, since having wet feet will allow more fungus to grow. After 1-2 weeks, you should start to see some improvement. If your fungus doesn’t go away, make sure to see a doctor so they can prescribe a stronger treatment. To learn how to prevent nail fungus, read more from our Medical co-author.Can soaking your feet in apple cider vinegar help “get rid of toenail fungus”? That’s one of the claims made in a graphic posted on Facebook. It features a photo of someone pouring yellow liquid over their feet in a tub of water and a list of ailments a mix of apple cider vinegar and water…
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Can soaking your feet in apple cider vinegar help “get rid of toenail fungus”? That’s one of the claims made in a graphic posted on Facebook.
It features a photo of someone pouring yellow liquid over their feet in a tub of water and a list of ailments a mix of apple cider vinegar and water will supposedly cure.
Apple cider vinegar is made by mixing apple juice with yeast. This leads to fermentation, turning the sugar in the juice into alcohol. Bacteria then turns the alcohol into acetic acid, which gives the vinegar its distinctive taste and smell.
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The Facebook post says to mix one part vinegar with four parts water and soak your feet for 30 minutes. But is this good advice for a person with foot fungus? We spoke to a medical expert to find out.
“Nail fungus is a common condition that begins as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail, ” says the Mayo Clinic, a US non-profit medical centre. “As the fungal infection goes deeper, nail fungus may cause your nail to discolour, thicken and crumble at the edge.”
The fungus can affect several nails. There are a number of risk factors that can increase a person’s chance of developing a foot fungus. These include diabetes, a history of athlete’s foot, or walking barefoot in damp areas.
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Africa Check spoke to the Podiatry Association of South Africa (PADA) about the Facebook post. A podiatrist is a healthcare professional who treats foot diseases, including toenail fungus.
Lucas Breedt, podiatrist and the national executive secretary of PADA, said apple cider vinegar was known to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.
“One should, however, be cautious in how you decide to make use of the product as it may cause adverse reactions, ” he said.
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Breedt advised taking preventative measures to prevent an infection. These included washing your feet with soap and clean water daily and drying them well, avoiding having wet feet for long and wearing clean, dry socks.
“Avoid extended periods of wearing nail polish or gel on nails. Protect your feet from trauma by wearing shoes that fit your feet well, ” he said.
Recommended treatments for toenail fungus include oral antifungal drugs, medicated nail polish and nail cream. However, it can take months to see results and the infection can also reappear.
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