Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always ...
Jun 14, 2019 · Left unchecked, the fungus could spread to other parts of your body and make you ill. When treatment is necessary, it usually involves a topical medication or antifungal medications. Oral antifungal medications taken for about six months are the most effective. These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly replacing the infected part.
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 15, 2018 · These tips can help you avoid athlete's foot or ease the symptoms if infection occurs: Treat your feet. Try over-the-counter antifungual creams or a drying powder two to three times a day until the rash disappears. Keep your feet dry, especially between your toes. Go barefoot to let your feet air out as much as possible when you're home.
How can I avoid infected ingrown toenails? - Mayo Clinic News …
May 1, 2019 · Infection of the tissue around your toenail. You can treat most ingrown toenails at home. Here's how: Soak your feet in warm water. Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day. Soaking reduces swelling and relieves tenderness. Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed ...
Home Remedies: Complications of ingrown toenails
May 5, 2017 · Do this for 15 to 20 minutes three to four times a day. Soaking reduces swelling and relieves tenderness. Place cotton or dental floss under your toenail. After each soaking, put fresh bits of cotton or waxed dental floss under the ingrown edge. This will help the nail grow above the skin edge.
Are there corn and callus remedies? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 11, 2017 · Soak your hands or feet. Soaking your hands or feet in warm, soapy water softens corns and calluses. This can make it easier to remove the thickened skin. Thin thickened skin. During or after bathing, rub a corn or callus with a pumice stone, nail file, emery board or washcloth to help remove a layer of toughened skin.
Home Remedies: Steps to help relieve sinusitis
Apr 3, 2019 · These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms: Drink fluids. Water or juice will help dilute mucous secretions and promote drainage. Avoid beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol, as they can be dehydrating. Drinking alcohol can also worsen the swelling of the lining of the sinuses and nose. Moisten your sinus cavities.
Home Remedies: Swimmer's ear - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 28, 2019 · The most common cause of this infection is bacteria invading the skin inside your ear canal. Usually you can treat swimmer's ear with eardrops. Prompt treatment can help prevent complications and more-serious infections. The goal of treatment is to stop the infection and allow your ear canal to heal. Putting fingers, cotton swabs or other ...
Home Remedies: Suffering from swimmer’s ear - Mayo Clinic …
May 19, 2017 · A mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part rubbing alcohol may help promote drying and prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer's ear. Pour 1 teaspoon (about 5 milliliters) of the solution into each ear and let it drain back out. Similar over-the-counter solutions may be available at your drugstore.
Home Remedies: Helping a hoarse voice - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 2, 2016 · Breathe moist air. Use a humidifier to keep the air throughout your home or office moist. Inhale steam from a bowl of hot water or a hot shower. Rest your voice as much as possible. Avoid talking or singing too loudly or for too long. If you need to speak before large groups, try to use a microphone or megaphone.
Home Remedies: Effective earwax removal - Mayo Clinic News …
Aug 8, 2018 · Soften the wax. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, glycerin or hydrogen peroxide in your ear canal. Use warm water. After a day or two, when the wax is softened, use a rubber-bulb syringe to gently squirt warm water into your ear canal. Tilt your head and pull your outer ear up and back to straighten your ear canal.