Do you suffer from an embarrassing toenail fungus worry about fungus ridden body nail fungus? It is so easy to get toe nail fungus, and so very difficult to get rid of them! Almost everyone who has every contacted this fungus will tell you the same thing. What is toenail fungus? Well, in short, it is basically a fungi that grows right under your nail plate. The fungus prefers an environment that is moist, dark and warm, which is why it affects the toenails much more often than fingernails. Despite the commonly used term "fungal toenails", onychomycosis describes both fungus and yeast infections in the nail. Unfortunately toenail fungus is difficult to treat because your feet are warm, in a dark environment and moist. If you work in a hot, humid and dirty environment, toenail fungus will be a common problem. Remedies There are many highly successful non-surgical treatments for fungus toenails that give long term relief by treating the abnormal infection. To treat toenail fungus apply tea tree oil to all areas of the toenail and toe that are affected by the fungus. Garlic has also been shown over the years to be a great way to fight even the most persistent cases of toenail fungus. Griseofulvin too has been shown to eliminate toenail fungus after continued use for one year. This safe non-toxic all natural formula helps eliminate toenail fungus or fingernal fungus while the nail grows. You can also try soaking your nails in band-aid in oregano oil. Potassium iodide (SSKI) in combination with DMSO is quite effective in getting rid of toenail fungus. Saprox has not been proven to eliminate toenail fungus but if mixed with DMSO, it just may. A pedicurist is not a doctor and toenail fungus is a medical condition, so don't even consider that. Some people consider toenail fungus just a cosmetic problem and don't bother seeking treatment. To determine if you have a fungus infection of your toenails you should see a podiatrist who can take a culture of the nails.