If you search for a foot fungus remedy on the internet, you will be overwhelmed by the amount of information you find there, and also probably overwhelmed by the number of products being sold for this common problem. The reason for this is simple: many people have onychomycosis (fungal nail infections), or athlete s foot, and many people spend a great deal of time and money trying to get rid of the problem.

It s safe to say that virtually all types of foot fungus remedy come with the same caveat: they take a long time and they may not work. Why the infections are so fickle in their response to treatment is unclear. The best advice is probably to choose a remedy that you can afford, that you have some faith in, and with a treatment regimen that you can follow faithfully for a long period of time. If you re going to tire of sitting with your feet in basin for 30 minutes a day after a week, don t choose a treatment that requires this.

A foot fungus remedy that is sold on the internet is likely to be a natural remedy. Some prescription drugs are available by mail order, with physician approval included as part of the deal, but we don t recommend this - it s a good idea to actually visit a doctor to get the diagnosis confirmed, and purchase a prescription drug from a reputable source. Over the counter lotions and creams , and natural products made from natural ingredients do not require a prescription.

The topical over the counter fungal creams and ointments that can be purchased in pharmacies are evidently quite effective for treating fungal skin infections, but no one recommends them for treatment of nail fungus. they don t penetrate the nail sufficiently to have any positive effect. Though there is no guarantee with the natural remedies either, there is growing scientific evidence that a few of the common natural ingredients do have antifungal properties, and may be a good choice for a foot fungus remedy.

These topical preparations typically contain essential oils form herbs and trees and can penetrate better through the layers of dead cells that make up a tough nail. Always check whether it s recommended to apply the preparation directly to skin as there may be skin sensitivity issues, and never take any of these preparations orally unless you are absolutely sure the one you have is meant to be used that way as a foot fungus remedy.

R. Drysdale is a freelance writer with more than 25 years experience as a health care professional. She is a contributing editor to
Foot Fungus Remedy, a blog dedicated to the treatment of fingernail and toenail fungus.

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