One of the more popular home remedies for fighting nail fungus infections is Vicks VapoRub. This product does contain menthol and thyme oil which are both naturally occurring substances that have been suspected to be good at eliminating the fungal agents that cause toenail fungus. But does that mean that Vicks Vaporub is an effective nail fungus cure?
We have definitely heard to stories from customers who have had success treating their nail fungus infection with Vicks VapoRub. In fact, two of the primary fungus-fighting ingredients in this product are also found in the list of ingredients for Funginix. The application process is somewhat similar as well. With Vicks VapoRub, the user should rub a bit of the product around the end edge of the nail and also massage some product all around the cuticle of the infected nail.
The issue of whether or not the product has anti-fungal characteristics is not in question. However, the ingredient list in Vicks VapoRub is certainly not one of a product that is specifically designed to fight nail fungus. The chances for success are rather low for this reason and a user may find it frustrating to go through a 8-12 week treatment experiment only to yield no positive results. Our general assessment of Vicks VapoRub as a nail fungus cure is that it is possible for a user to have success if treating a very mild infection. But more than likely, it would be wise to bite the bullet and spend a little more money on a product that is specifically designed to battle the frustrating condition that is nail fungus.