How to Get Rid of Nail Fungus for Good & Prevent It From Coming Back

How long has it been for you now? A couple of days, weeks, months… maybe even a year? “Nail fungus goes away on its own” we tell ourselves as we wait it out, only for it to come back again and start the cycle all over.

Instead of taking two steps forward and five steps back this time round, let's really understand what it takes to care for nail fungus. From trying something you read online to friends’ recommendations, hope starts to run thin.

Understanding the how’s and why’s can help make this journey feel less pressured and more considered. You’re not the problem, the routine is. Finding a product that looks at the condition holistically plays a big role in this endless cycle of brittle nails. H-Nail Fungus Formula has that approach, it’s a gentle topical option designed to be part of a daily routine when dealing with nail fungus symptoms.

Why Nail Fungus Seems To Be A Boomerang

Are you at that point where no matter what you do or how you do it, nail fungus keeps coming back? So what’s the problem? What are we not seeing? Simply put, whatever was used on the infected area didn’t fully reach the root of it.

Nails for the most part take a while to grow and this lets the spores hang around in the nail. When this happens there are a few reasons it could come back again at full force:

• You stopped applying care
  This is a big one. Most people stop caring once it looks better and the nail isn’t as brittle or discolored anymore. Rookie mistake if it comes back more than once at this point.
• Your footwear is contaminated
  Yes, contaminated as in, the fungus is now not only on your nail but it's also on your shoes or your socks. Fungus just loves a good dark, damp spot. What's a better place to be if you're a fungus? Clean your footwear and avoid wearing them for a while.
• Athlete’s foot is untreated
  If you’ve got athlete's foot, this is the first thing that needs to be addressed because for one, the symptoms are not easy to miss if it’s been left untreated and two, if it’s now spread to your nail it can make the fungus harder to shift. Speak to a healthcare professional if you might have athlete’s foot.
• Your nails are cracked or damaged
  The nail has been banged, the toe has hit that table corner once again or somehow the nail has just managed to get fractured. No matter how this happens, when it does, the fungi will burrow itself in those very tiny entry points where the nail is broken.
• The topical creams
  Your nail has somewhat of an armor, this armor is called keratin. It’s hard and it protects the nail. Now, what most topical creams do is manage how the top of the nail looks, but it’s not actually getting inside or underneath the keratin of the nail which is where the fungus actually is.

3 Everyday Places Nail Fungus Keeps Coming Back From

Here we are often blindsided by the environments we didn’t bat an eyelash to in the first place. Somewhere you frequent every day could be the culprit behind reinfection or something you’ve been using all along. While we know we should always wear shoes in public spaces, life happens. Before you know it, reinfection is closer than we think.

Here are common places and things that could be at the top of the list for why you keep getting nail fungus:

• The gym: There are several spots at the gym that could potentially be contributing to your nail problem. The communal change rooms, the shared pool, the sauna, and even training areas where people sometimes go barefoot. The sauna itself is damp and often dark too, exactly the kind of environment where fungi let their hair down.
• Nail salons: Surprising? Maybe. If your nail technician has already dealt with someone who has nail fungus and didn’t clean the tools, foot bath or doesn’t sterilize between customers it’s highly likely that the spores are floating all over the show and how you got reinfected.
• At home: Could it be? The comfort of your own home is actually a perfect place for reinfection to happen. Why? You might have used a towel, piece of clothing or your good old nail clippers that you forgot to wash and the fungus stayed there. It happens, especially at home. We are always doing things out of habit and don’t take note of these things until someone spells it out.

Why Hasn’t Anything Worked?

After trying new or old things over and over it seems like the battle has been lost and that nothing actually works. That’s not where the problem lies. The problem has been in routines, places and topical options that are not helping the situation. Not only can this be a burden to carry but at the same time it could be a costly journey for anyone who has tried anything and everything. If no real research has been done or no conversation has been had with a professional it's normal to not know about keratin, damp shoes and communal spaces. Surely if the nail looks good then the problem is solved? These are all things that are not commonly spoken about and not just anybody would know.

What a Healthy Nail Routine Looks Like

It generally takes 6 to 12 weeks for the nail to visibly improve, with toenails taking considerably longer due to how slowly they grow. In a shorter time the nail will most likely seem better and that's when people stop caring for them, low and behold the brittleness and yellow shade is back.

What sticks is using a product that's made to be gentle for everyday use. H-Nail Fungus Formula is one of the very few products out there that seamlessly fits into daily routines. It’s formulated to be gentle enough for consistent daily use, supporting the appearance of nail health as part of a broader routine. The way it does this is the fact that it’s:

• Free from synthetic fragrances and synthetic colorants
• Made up of homeopathic ingredients that are blended with pure essential oils
• Packaged in a small dropper bottle for easy application
• Made for fingernails and toenails prone to nail fungus

From watching how you’re using items in your house, cleaning socks and shoes, avoiding going barefoot in public spaces to adding H-Nail Fungus Formula into your routine helps make this whole process feel less like this keeps happening because it’s your ‘fault’. It’s not. There are always things we miss when things keep recurring for some unknown reason. This changes when we’re aware of things, places and how we’re showing up for our nails every day.

When To See A Doctor

It's advised that you speak to a medical professional if you notice any of the following signs:

• The nail is separating from the nail bed
• There is a secondary infection with pus, foul odor, redness or heat on the nail
• The nail is causing any pain or discomfort
• The skin around the nail has become tender and swollen

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does nail fungus keep coming back even after care?

When this happens either the topical care that has been chosen has only catered to the surface of the nail and how it looks and not supported the nail’s appearance beyond the surface level, or the nail is damaged and comes into contact with the infection again through towels, communal spaces or footwear.

How long does it actually take for nail fungus to clear up?

Fingernails grow faster than toenails and generally nail fungus clears up within 6 to 12 weeks. Toenails on the other hand take much longer to grow back and can take from 12 to 18 months to clear up.

Can I use H-Nail Fungus Formula on fingernails as well as toenails?

Yes H-Nail Fungus Formula is made to be used on both finger and toenails.

Is H-Nail Fungus Formula safe to use on sensitive skin?

H-Nail Fungus Formula is made to be gentle on the skin. A patch test is recommended before broader application, particularly for those with sensitive skin.

Can I use H-Nail Fungus Formula if I am pregnant or nursing?

If you are pregnant or nursing it is advised that you consult with a healthcare provider before use.

Sources

1. Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists. Why Toenail Fungus Keeps Coming Back and What Actually Works
2. Mayo Clinic. Nail Fungus
3. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Nail Fungus: FAQs

Note: H-Nail Fungus Formula is a homeopathic medicine. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, worsen, or signs of infection develop, consult a healthcare professional.