If you have a mild nail fungus infection or are concerned about the risks of oral antifungal medication, try an antifungal medication you put directly on your skin (topical medication), such as
Barielle Fungus Rx. You can also use a topical antifungal to prevent athlete's foot, which can cause fungal nail infections.
Some people use
Derma-E's Tea Tree & E Oil to be an alternative for curing and preventing mild nail fungus infections. Tea tree oil or cream usually used to cure minor cuts, burns, acne, mild nail fungus infections, acne, vaginal yeast infections, and respiratory problems.
There are two other nail fungus treatments, vinegar and Vicks VapoRub.
While there's no direct evidence that a vinegar soak can cure nail fungus, some studies have shown that it can inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. Experts suggest soaking your feet for 15 to 20 minutes in a mixture of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts warm water. Be sure to rinse well and pat your feet dry when you're done.
As with vinegar, there have been no controlled clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of Vicks VapoRub on nail fungus, but there have been numerous anecdotal reports that it works. However, there's no consensus on how often to apply this product, so check with your doctor before using this product in a way it wasn't designed to be used.
If you have a mild nail fungus infection or are concerned about the risks of oral antifungal medication, try an antifungal medication you put directly on your skin (topical medication), such as 