It is always towards the later stages the a toenail infection is caught because around this time, the nails change color to a more opaque complexion that makes it difficult to even see through the nails. The skin around the nail starts to rot and give off a bad odor while the nail starts to wither away slowly. This condition is attributed to the growth of the fungus onychomycosis and its dependence on keratine protein found in abundance in the toenails.
Many toenail fungus remedies work by eliminating the congenial conditions found in the region for the fungus to grow. Just like any fungal colony, these little microbes require a humid and hot condition with a balanced pH. By simply changing any of the mentioned conditions their colony shall start to wither away in time. This can be achieved through the application of basic or acidic substances and natural antifungal items such as toothpaste, mouthwash etcetera.