The first question a person may ask when they develop a nail fungus infection is how long it will take to get rid of the infection. The duration of a nail fungus infection depends on the severity of the infection, the type of treatment that is used and the general health of the person. Prescription medications often cure infections more quickly than natural approaches but they may have unpleasant side effects.

People with chronic diseases such as diabetes or AIDS and people who have had extensive rounds of antibiotic therapy are especially prone to fungal nail infections. This is because their immune systems are compromised.

The two most common types of nail fungus infections are dermatophytes and yeast. Dermatophytes is the most common infection that affects toenails and yeast seems to be the major culprit in fingernail fungus infections. It is important to properly identify the type of infection so that the appropriate treatment can be administered.

Pharmaceutical treatments are sometimes used to trest nail fungus infections. Oral prescription treatments such as Spornax, Diflucan or Lamisil may be used. These medications can hep you grow a new nail that is free from fungus. These medications are typically taken for three months but it can take up to a year for a new nail to fully grow.

Some people use a foot soak for nail fungus infections that is a combination of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. If you decide to use this popular home remedy be sure to dry your foot completely after the soak because fungi thrive in warm and wet environments.

There are several over the counter medications that can help lessen the time it takes to cure a fungal infection. Leucatin is an all-natural product that helps improve a nail fungus infection in a week. This product may be administered topically or orally. For best results it is recommended that you use both so that the fungus infection can be treated from both outside and inside.

If your nail fungus infection lingers you should see your doctor to rule out underlying health problems that may be associated with the fungus infection. Because you are the one in control of treatment it is really up to you to decide how long a nail fungus infection will last.

Glossary

AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Leucatin: An all-natural product that is very effective in the treatment of nail fungus infections.