Softening nail fungus with water is a common way to trim fungal nails. Softening nails that are infected with fungus is a difficult but necessary task for many. As a result, fungal infections of the toenails are very common and can make everyday grooming difficult.

How to soften nails?

When the fungus causes the nails to become thickened and hard, clipping them can become very difficult. This is especially true for patients who already have a hard time cutting their nails because of diabetes or limited mobility. Softening toenails with the fungus can be done with just water! This is an accessible way to ease the burden of trimming fungal toenails.

Softening toenails with nail fungus is done by soaking them in a bath of water regularly. This can be done in a bathtub or any other clean container large enough to fit your feet. Simply fill the container with warm water and let your feet soak for a while. You should let your toenails soak for between 20-40 minutes for optimal results. Dissolve Epsom salts into the water to make this even more effective. 

Softening the nails is accomplished by them absorbing the water you soak them in. Eventually, they should be soft enough to trim. 

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Treatments for Nail Fungus

If softening your nails with water isn’t as effective as you would like, there are other options. One of them is to use nail softening cream on your nails. Apply this daily and let it sit to soften the nails. 

The best way to soften your nails is to treat the root cause of the issue: the fungus itself. Treating fungus can be tricky because the medications available for it are ineffective and often very dangerous. The PinPointe laser treats fungus without any side effects. To schedule a consultation with a licensed podiatrist for the PinPointe laser, give us a call at 1-(800) 672-0625 or visit our website for more information.