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Can soaking garlic in vinegar treat toenail fungus?

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Soaking garlic in vinegar is not a reliable treatment for fungal nail infection. Gray nails are caused by a fungal infection affecting the nail plate, which damages the matrix cells responsible for nail growth, leading to brittle, cracked, and thickened nails. For confirmed cases of fungal nail infection, it is recommended to use medication treatments such as itraconazole capsules, terbinafine capsules, or griseofulvin tablets. Regular follow-up examinations are necessary during treatment.

If personal hygiene and care are not properly maintained in daily life, it may lead to fungal nail infection (onychomycosis). So, can vinegar-soaked garlic treat fungal nail infections?

Can vinegar-soaked garlic treat fungal nail infections?

Vinegar-soaked garlic is not a reliable treatment for fungal nail infections. Fungal nail infection occurs when fungi infect the nail plate, damaging the nail matrix cells and causing the nail to become brittle, cracked, and thickened. For other nail problems, it's recommended to treat fungal nail infections with medications such as Itraconazole capsules, Terbinafine capsules, or Griseofulvin tablets. Taking Itraconazole as an example, the standard regimen involves 0.2 grams twice daily for one week, followed by a one-week break—this constitutes one treatment cycle. Typically, 2–3 cycles are needed. If newly grown nails appear normal in color, this indicates effective treatment. Alternatively, topical treatments can also be used. Commonly used topical medications include Compound Benzoic Acid Tincture, Fluconazole ointment, and Luliconazole ointment. Additionally, gently scraping the nail surface with a blade before applying topical medication can help enhance drug penetration.

Nail care tips for fungal nail infections:
1. Actively treat the infected nail using oral or topical medications to achieve prompt recovery.
2. When using nail clippers, always disinfect them after trimming an infected nail before cutting other nails, to prevent spreading the fungal infection to other nails or areas.
3. Avoid scratching with infected nails or sharing personal items with others. Prevent self-infection that could lead to athlete’s foot, tinea, or additional fungal nail infections.

During treatment, maintain proper local hygiene and schedule regular follow-up visits. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and well-being!

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