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Folk remedies for nail fungus.

Onychomycosis is a common infectious disease of the nails, which manifests itself not only as cosmetic defects, but can also cause many inconveniences: itching, peeling of the skin, inflammation of the periungual cavities. The infection can be cured with the help of medications, but the available methods and home remedies for toenail or fingernail fungus are no worse.

What is nail fungus?

Onychomycosis appears as a result of the entry of dermatophyte fungi into the nail plate and their active multiplication. The characteristic symptoms of the infection are the appearance of diaper rash between the toes, swelling of the epidermis, cracking of the skin, peeling and unpleasant odor.The appearance of the nail first acquires a yellowish or brown tint, and over time the nail plate completely changes its shape.The disease is dangerous because it is easily transmitted through common objects from a sick person to a healthy person.

What determines the effectiveness of anti-fungal treatment?

Pharmacy products help get rid of fungus, but often official medicine recommends including folk recipes for nail fungus in the treatment regimen. To completely get rid of this problem, you must follow the main rule: taking medications and folk remedies must be done without skipping them, otherwise all efforts will be in vain.

Eliminating nail fungus with home remedies is not a matter of one day. Sometimes it takes weeks or even months to completely eliminate bacteria. It is worth noting that unilateral therapy will be effective only in the case of primary infection, when the disease is in acute form. Chronic onychomycosis is best treated comprehensively: combining antibacterial tablets with antifungal creams and folk recipes.

Treatment of nail fungus with home remedies.

There is no quick way to cure onychomycosis. However, with due diligence, you can not only achieve good results, but also completely get rid of the infection. Home remedies for nail fungus treatment can be combined with medications or used independently. Among popular recipes, the most effective in the fight for beautiful nails are those that include the following components:

Birch tar against nail fungus
  • iodine;
  • essential oils;
  • tea tree oil;
  • bee products;
  • apple cider vinegar;
  • celandine;
  • garlic;
  • birch tar;
  • Kombucha

Iodine

An alcoholic solution of iodine is an excellent remedy, a strong antiseptic with fungicidal properties. The drug is suitable for the treatment of acute forms of fungal infection. Try these home remedies for nail fungus with iodine:

  • Recipe number 1. For the first two weeks, treat your nails with a fucorcin solution twice a day. Then the nail plate is lubricated with iodine for two weeks. Apply iodine with a cotton swab, lightly touching the skin. To completely cure the fungus and eliminate the residual symptoms of the disease, lotions with 9% vinegar are applied to the nail plate for another 2 weeks. The general course of therapy is 6 weeks.
  • Recipe number 2. Add 15 to 20 drops of iodine to a container of hot water. Steam the skin of the feet well and then cut off the soft pieces of the nail with tweezers. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the skin and cover the affected area with an antiseptic bandage.
  • Recipe number 3. Apply 1 drop of an alcoholic iodine solution to the affected nail twice a day for 1 to 2 months. To prevent the spread of fungus, it is recommended to treat healthy nails with iodine tincture, but in a dose of 1 drop every other day.

Propolis

Bee products have long been famous for their bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. People's reviews say that it is better to use propolis to treat mycoses. Perfectly relieves itching and inflammation, activates the growth of a healthy nail plate. For fungal symptoms, try the following recipe:

  1. Buy propolis tincture with 20% alcohol at the pharmacy.
  2. Soak a cotton swab in the solution and apply it to the plate.
  3. Place a dry cotton swab on top and secure it with a bandage or plaster.
  4. After a day, remove the compress and remove the softened layer with a nail file.
  5. The affected areas of the feet or hands are treated with a propolis mixture until complete recovery.

therapeutic baths

The goal of these procedures is to soften the plaque as much as possible and then carefully remove the affected layer with tweezers or scissors. Traditional medicine recommends taking warm baths at least 2-3 times a week. To prepare the solution, you can use soda, sea or table salt, as well as decoctions of chamomile, calendula or oak bark herbs. Try preparing this folk remedy for nail fungus:

  1. Prepare a bowl with five liters of hot water.
  2. Add 4 teaspoons of baking soda or salt to the water.
  3. Pour any antiseptic herbal decoction into a glass, you can add a few tablespoons of vinegar essence.
  4. Steam your feet or hands in the bowl for 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Then dry your feet well and trim the affected area.
salt baths against fungi

vinegar baths

Everyone knows that fungal infections die in an acidic environment, which is why vinegar is very popular in the treatment of onychomycosis. The easiest way to get rid of an affected nail is to make a bandage with vinegar and put natural fabric socks on your feet. For those who have a little more time, traditional healers recommend trying a vinegar bath:

  1. Pour 250 ml of apple or table vinegar into a container with water.
  2. Soak your feet in the solution and steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Dry your feet without rinsing.
  4. Apply the antifungal ointment prescribed by your doctor.
  5. Repeat the procedure every 2 days until complete recovery.

Celandine

Traditional methods of treating nail fungus often include recipes with celandine. This plant is capable of dealing with infections even in an advanced stage. Celandine has pronounced bactericidal, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. To eliminate the symptoms of fungus, you can prepare healing baths with celandine juice, make an ointment, alcohol tincture or oil.

Juice

During the celandine flowering season, cut the stems of the plant at least 10 centimeters away from the path and then follow the instructions:

  1. Pass the plant through a meat grinder.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the pulp.
  3. Repeat the procedure until you have collected approximately 200 ml of liquid.
  4. Combine celandine juice with 70% alcohol.
  5. Let it sit for at least 24 hours.
  6. Lubricate the affected area with the prepared tincture.
  7. It is best to carry out the procedure after steaming.
  8. The treatment course is 1 month.

Oil

Celandine oil is rightfully considered an effective antifungal agent.It is best applied topically in the form of a compress on steamed feet or hands.To prepare celandine oil, you must use the following recipe:

  1. Dry the stems of the plants and knead them with your hands.
  2. Place the raw materials in a glass jar and pour the oil so that it rises 2-3 centimeters above the herb.
  3. Let the mixture sit for about an hour at room temperature and then place it in a cool, dark place for a week.
  4. After a while, add the same amount of oil to the bottle as the first time.
  5. The mixture is applied to the affected areas of the nail plates for 3-4 weeks.
celandine oil against fungus

garlic juice

Onion and garlic are two tubers that save you from many infectious diseases. Traditional craftsmen believe that garlic juice can help eliminate fungus if you prepare it as follows:

  1. Pass the head of garlic through a press.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the pulp with cheesecloth.
  3. Mix the juice with water and pure medicinal alcohol in a 1-1-1 ratio.
  4. The resulting solution is used to clean the affected nail plates twice a day until they are completely healed.

Kombucha

From this plant and sugar syrup, healers prepare a sweet and sour drink that can combat many problems. You can use kombucha to treat nails like this:

  1. Remove the films from a small piece of kombucha.
  2. Grind the ingredient until you obtain a soft consistency.
  3. Pre-steam your feet. Rub the fresh mixture on the fungus-affected areas 3 or 4 times a day.
  4. It is recommended to carry out home treatments for 4-6 weeks.

birch tar

Traditional methods of treating nail fungus usually include the use of pure birch tar. It has an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect and softens keratinized plaque well. Try this homemade recipe:

  1. Apply natural birch tar to the feet previously treated with tar soap, lightly rubbing the skin of the foot.
  2. For an hour and a half try not to move, don't wear shoes.
  3. When most of it is absorbed, put on thick socks.
  4. After 2 or 3 days, wash off the remaining mixture with soap and water.
  5. Repeat the procedure until the fungus completely disappears.

Hydrogen peroxide

This remedy is best used as a complement to official treatment methods. Hydrogen peroxide has disinfectant properties, softens the nail and helps medications easily penetrate the site of inflammation. You can use the medicine like this:

  1. Prepare a cotton compress. Before treating your feet with antifungal medications, steam your feet in a salt bath.
  2. Then apply a cotton pad soaked in peroxide solution to the affected area.
  3. Leave for 2-3 hours, then cut the affected areas of the nail with scissors and lubricate the clean plate with bactericidal ointment.
  4. It is better to repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
hydrogen peroxide against nail fungus

Sea and table salt

For auxiliary therapy, products based on two types of salt can be prepared: sea and table salt. The first helps soften the nail and the second acts as an antiseptic. Here are some recipes:

  1. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of baking soda and the same amount of salt in cold water. Soak your nails in the solution for 10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water, dry, and apply antifungal medication.
  2. Make a concentrated solution with a glass of water and a tablespoon of salt. Dampen a cotton ball and apply it to the nail for a couple of minutes. Then wash the affected area with water and baking soda. The course of treatment procedures is 10 days.

Prevention of nail fungus.

It is not difficult to treat nail fungus with traditional methods, but it is better to prevent its appearance. To avoid fungal infection, doctors recommend following simple preventive measures:

  1. If your palms or feet sweat, use an antibacterial spray or regularly clean your hands and feet with a chlorhexidine solution. To consolidate the effect, it should also be used to treat shoes, socks and gloves.
  2. Wear only comfortable shoes, avoid tight shoes and sneakers.
  3. Never use other people's personal items or hygiene products.
  4. Always wear shoes on the beach, in the bathroom or in the pool.
  5. Avoid manicures in disreputable beauty salons and do not apply varnishes or other cosmetics to damaged nails.