Tips for toe nail fungus cure

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Discover how to cure toe nail fungus.



Fungal infections are common on both fingernails and toenails. These can be harmful because as they grow they feed on the keratin that makes up the surface of the toenail and finger. You may get infected by fungus due lack of personal hygiene as wearing of socks and shoes. It is a no-no to hare footwear and other personal items.

Just to clear things out that bunion and plantar fasciitis are disorder that is different with toe nail fungus. Bunions are due to thick and tight shoes that are common to women. Plantar can be treated with splint that is worn at night. These differ with toe nail fungus.

There are many ways on how to cure toenail fungus. You can soak your toenails using warm water and apple cider vinegar. Dabbing the edge of your toes with tree tea and lavender oil is advisable because they can prevent irritation. Olive extract is also use because of its anti-agent properties.

Removal of your footwear after a long used is recommended especially those athletic persons. Wear cotton socks and avoid sharing personal items. Dry your feet if your stocks are damped. Best of all is to change your lifestyle in a hygienic way because some of this is genetically transferred. You can seek assistance with experts also for oral treatment for toe nail fungus.

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First-Aid Tips for Wounds

A wound may either be external or internal. It is break in a continuity of a tissue of the body.                    

Classification of Wounds

1.       Closed wounds- the skin is not broken.

2.       Open Wound- is a break in the skin   or in the mucus membrane.

Types of Wounds

1.       Abrasion- is characterized by the oozing of the blood from the ruptured veins and capillaries resulting from the scrapping of the skin. Contamination and infection might occur because of the dirt that contains bacteria may have been trapped into the broken tissue.

First Aid:

a.       Wash wound with soap and clean water to get rid of the dirt.

b.      If the water and soap is not available, clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       If necessary, seek medical assistant.

2.       Incised- is a cut caused by knives, metal edges, broken glass, or sharp objects that eventually damages the tissues. The degree of the bleeding depends on the depth and extent of a cut. The blood vessels may be cut and may result in extensive bleeding, damaging muscles, tendons, and nerves.

First Aid:

a.       Wash with water and soap not directly on the wound but on the vicinity around the wound to get rid of dirt.

b.      Flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       Seek medical help immediately.

3.       Lacerations- the damaged soft tissues are jagged, irregular, or blunt breaks or tears. There would be rapid and extensive bleeding. Contamination and infection may occur if not treated well.

First Aid:

a.       Wash with water and soap not directly on the wound but on the vicinity around the wound to get rid of dirt.

b.      Flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide.

c.       Seek medical help immediately.

4.       Punctures- a deep penetration into the body that damages the soft tissues or organs. Severe internal bleeding may occur which could fatal to the victim. Harmful bacteria may cause infection. It can cause tetanus which is fatal.

First Aid:

a.       Clean the wound thoroughly with hydrogen peroxide.

b.      Rush the victim to the hospital for immediate treatment.

c.       Do not remove the objects like ice pick, etc from the wound. This will serve as a natural cork that would control the bleeding.

5.       Avulsions- are a separation or tearing of the tissues from the victim’s body. Heavy bleeding occurs.

First Aid:

a.       Stop bleeding at once.

b.      Immediately rush to the hospital for medical treatment.

6.       Amputation- is a complete removal of a limb of the body either due to accident or medical procedure to prevent the spread of infectious disease to other parts of the body.

First Aid:

a.       Apply direct pressure; elevate the injured part, or digital pressure.

b.      Seek medical help immediately.