Studies on Tea Tree Oil and Toe Nail Fungus Prove It's Your Ticket to Clear Healthy Nails

Tea tree oil and toe nail fungus - Can this healthy oil get rid of those yellow crusty toe nails? After reading this article you'll learn how using tea tree oil on nail fungus may be better than anti-fungal drugs.

Yuck! Toe nail fungus!

One nasty subject, but someone has to bring it up. What can you do to get rid of it?

Well, you can go to your doctor and get a prescription for anti-fungal medications, such as Lamisil.

The only problem with prescription antifungals is the high cost and the risk for side effects such as diarrhea, rashes and abdominal pain.

Another thing it time!

It may take weeks for the infected nails to grow out before you can start wearing your favorite sandals.

Is there another way to treat those unhealthy looking toe nails without side effects and at a reasonable cost?

Yes there is!

Tea tree oil is a powerful anti-fungal.

Proven in clinical studies to kill fungi, it's possible to use tea tree oil on nail fungus and get cleaner, healthy-looking toe nails.

Below you'll read some research studies proving the effectiveness of using tea tree oil on toenail fungus.

You'll also learn about a new product that uses tea tree oil (and a blend of potent natural oils) to effectively fight toe nail fungus and promotes the growth of healthy clean nails.

Tea Tree Oil has 80% Cure Rate in Toe Nail Fungus Study

San Francisco, USA - A study published in the Journal of Tropical Medicine and International Health found tea tree oil was more effective at eliminating toe nail fungus when combined with a commonly prescribed antifungal.

Researchers looked at the effectiveness of tea tree oil and butenafine (an anti-inflammatory/anti-fungal drug) in a group of patients with persistent toe nail fungus.

60 patients with toe nail fungus for the last 6 - 36 months were split into 2 groups. One group received a tea tree oil/butenafine cream and the other group received a placebo. The treatments lasted for 16 weeks.

There was no improvement seen in the placebo group.

Researchers concluded that tea tree oil and butenafine is an effective treatment for curing stubborn toe nail fungus.

Tea Tree Oil Found to be 64% More Effective than Prescription Drugs for Treating Toe Nail Fungus

New York - Researchers compare 100% tea tree oil against 1% Clotrimazole (drug commonly prescribed to treat yeast infections and fungal infections) to see which is more effective in treating toe nail fungus.

117 patients with toe nail fungus were asked to apply either 100% Tea tree oil or 1% Clotrimazole to their toe nails.

Participants applied either treatment twice a day for 6 months. Toe nails and lab cultures of fungus were analyzed at the start of the study and throughout the study. Patients filled out a question sheet for their own assessments at three months after the study ended.

• 1% clotrimazole had an 11% cure rate

• Tea tree oil had an 18% cure rate - almost 64% more than the 1% clotrimazole group.

• Clinical assessments showed a partial or full cure of 60% and 61% in both groups...almost equal.

Three months after the study ended:

• 50% of each group showed continued improvement after the end of the study

Researchers concluded tea tree oil showed an equal or better improvement in fungus cure, compared to 1% clotrimazole.

The big advantage of using tea tree oil is there's rarely any side effects, compared to pharmaceutical anti-fungals. Clotrimazole can have potential serious side effects, such as:

• itching

• burning

• irritation

• redness

• swelling

Comments:

Research proves using tea tree oil on toe nail fungus is an effective and natural treatment.

Here's some points to remember, based on my personal experience:

• You're using a natural product, not a drug. The best part is tea tree oil won't cause liver problems or other side effects common with powerful anti-fungal drugs.

• You must wait for your toe nails to grow out to see permanent results. I noticed an immediate decrease in yellowing after applying tea tree oil, but the best results came after my nails grew out.

• Be consistent and apply the oil everyday in order to get the best results.

• I applied it first thing in the morning and at night before going to bed. I simple take a Q-tip soaked in oil and dab the nail and the nail bed. Over time, my nails looked healthier and better as the nail grew out.

Applying Tea Tree Oil to Q-tip	Applying Tea Tree Oil to Toenail

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