What are the symptoms of nail fungus?
A nail fungal infection might affect a portion of a nail, several nails, or one whole nail. Common symptoms of nail fungus include:

• Yellow and/or white-colored streaks visible on the infected nail.
• Scaling that might occur under the nail affected by a fungus.
• Chipping of the nail from the sides.
• Thickening of the nail.
• An infected nail getting lifted off from the nail bed.
• Additionally, a infected nail might also emit an odor.

When to see a doctor?

Although not all fungal nail infections warrant an intervention from a doctor. It is always ideal to visit one if:

• The discoloration increases.
• The nail or nails become thick along with causes a lot of pain and discomfort.
• If you are diabetic, it is crucial to visit a doctor and seek treatment for the nail fungus even if you are not in pain.

Which are the top 10 best remedies for treating nail fungus?
Nail fungus can be treated by using some home remedies; however, it is always ideal to consult a doctor before starting to use any home remedy. Below are the top 10 home remedies for treating nail fungus:

• Apple cider vinegar is the best remedy for treating toenail fungus. Mix apple cider vinegar along with hot water and Epsom salt. Let your nails soak in the water for at least 30 minutes. This will help in killing the fungus.
• Vicks Vaporub is also a good option and you need to apply a small amount of this gel to the affected area at least once.
• Tea tree oil has anti-fungal properties. You can apply the tea tree oil on the affected area and leave it alone. This should be repeated this twice a day.
• Organic cornmeal is the host for a kind of fungus that is totally harmless to a human being, but it is proven to be deadly to the Candida (a type of yeast). Candida is the cause for a number of infections. Add cornmeal to water and let it sit for one hour. Now soak your feet in the water for at least half an hour.
• Orange essential oil is among the top 5 nail fungus cures. Apply a few drops of this oil to the affected area like the fingernails and/or the toenails. Also, make sure to apply in between the fingers.
• Coconut oil able to penetrate into the walls of Candida and any other kind of fungi in the body. It makes for an ideal home remedy as it destroys the fungus responsible for the infection.
• Oregano oil has thymol. Thymol has antifungal properties that can aid in the treatment of fingernail fungal infection.
• You can even try garlic cloves for fingernail fungus. Place crushed garlic on the affected area for 30 minutes every day.
• Oleuropein has anti-fungal properties and that is present in olive leaf extracts. It is available in the form of capsules and can be purchased from the nearest pharmacy. However, consult a doctor before choosing these capsules.
• Make a paste of borax and baking soda using water and rub that paste to the affected area. Ensure to wet the nails before applying this paste.