How to overcome nail fungus with folk remedies - the most effective recipes

Nail fungus (or onychomycosis) is a disease that, according to recent data, affects every fifth person in the world. The treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies, as well as the prevention of this disease, are very pressing issues, since you can get infected quite easily - for example, by simply walking on the beach, pool, in the bathroom barefoot or trying on someone. foreign shoes, as well as through unsterilized pedicure equipment in the salon. But you can quickly get rid of nail fungus only at the very beginning of the development of the disease. Advanced fungus will require treatment that may take several months and will be accompanied by the mandatory prescription of special medicinal preparations, i. e. carried out by traditional methods.

Folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus, unlike chemical means to fight nail fungus, are practically non-toxic and have no effect on the patient's body.

Several types of nail fungus

1. Hypertrophic.It is characterized by a change in the color of the nail plate, loss of shine, thickening of the nail and its deformation. The edges of the plate can be destroyed. Most often, the thumb is the first to be involved in the process.

2. Normotrophic.In this case, the color of the nail also changes, areas in the form of spots and dark stripes appear, but the thickness of the plate remains the same and its shine is preserved.

3. Onycholytic(another name is atrophic). This variety is characterized by separation of the affected areas of the nail plate until its complete loss.

4. Deleted.It is characterized by peeling of the skin of the fingers, there is practically no pain.
5. Intertriginousa type of foot fungus that is characterized by severe pain. The patient develops reddening of the skin of the foot, especially between the toes, followed by scaling.

Why does it appear?

The development of the disease requires not only the contact itself, but also certain conditions. Infection occurs through contact and household methods, mainly due to violation of the general principles of compliance with hygiene standards. The infected person and his personal belongings (as well as objects in public places with which he has been in contact) are potentially dangerous in terms of the possibility of transmitting toenail fungus. The disease develops rapidly in people with reduced immunity, as well as in those who neglect personal hygiene and in the presence of a number of other provoking factors. Shoes, towels, washcloths, socks, the floor of communal showers and even the sand on the beach can become a source of infection, but it is not necessary that the person actually gets sick. Fungi on the nails of the hands can be transmitted through handrails in transport, money, door handles - but people suffer from them less often, simply because their hands are washed more often and the skin on the hands does not rot.

In what cases do fungi develop?

1. Various forms of reduced protective properties of the immune system;
2. Injuries to the nail bed, nails, skin of the feet;
3. The habit of wearing uncomfortable, closed and inappropriately sized shoes made of poorly breathable material;
4. Wearing other people's shoes;
5. Disorder of the circulatory system, especially in the lower limbs;
6. Increased sweating;
7. Increased humidity and temperature;
8. Overweight;
9. Diabetes;
10. Fleberism.

Traditional methods of treatment

So, what folk remedies can cure toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus has high adaptive properties and incredible vitality. For example, fungal spores in shoes can remain viable for up to four years and can infect humans. Effective, although sometimes long-term, treatment with folk remedies at home for this disease is an alternative option for removing nail fungus or can be used as an additional method to traditional drug therapy.

advice!A toenail affected by onychomycosis can be cured only if the treatment process is organized correctly.

General rules:

1. Use disposable files for processing or disinfect metal files after use.
2. Before treatment, the nail should be steamed, trimmed and the affected parts removed with a file.
3. All products are applied to the affected areas of skin and nails, including healthy tissue.
4. Socks and bandages should be disinfected by boiling in water and soda.
5. Once every few days, bed linen should be washed in a machine at a temperature of 70-90 degrees.

Folk recipes against nail fungus:

1. iodine.Every pharmacy always has a 5% iodine solution in stock. Reviews on the Internet say that it is quite possible to remove the fungus with this method. Every day, the affected areas are smeared with iodine twice - in the morning and in the evening before going to bed. The procedure is repeated until a healthy nail grows. The best results can be achieved in the initial stage of the disease.

   Note!If you think your skin is still affected by fungus after iodine treatment, you may be mistaken, as the condition may be related to a chemical burn. Use the cream to accelerate the regeneration of the epidermis. It is recommended to do a control culture at the end of the treatment of the fungus by a dermatologist or mycologist.

2. Garlic.Prepare your nails according to the instructions above. Grind garlic into a paste and apply it in the form of a cake on the dried affected area. Then apply a toe guard or a secure bandage. These bandages are left overnight and washed with soap and water in the morning. The course continues until the symptoms disappear, dressings are made every two days.
3. Onion.Grate the onion and apply the released juice to the sore spot. It is not necessary to rinse the product.

4. Onion peel.Another way to treat fungus is to use oil infusion from onion peels. 2 tablespoons of crushed dry ingredients are poured into 3 tablespoons. spoons of liquid edible oil. The infusion is kept for 25 days, periodically shaking the container and applying it to the affected areas of the legs. The treatment is applied 3 times a day until recovery.
5. yellow flowers.For some reason, there is practically no information on the forums about how to treat nail fungus with celandine. But this is a very good drug, successfully used for more than a century. A freshly picked plant secretes orange juice from the site of destruction, which is smeared over all affected parts of the foot, including healthy tissues. The procedure should be repeated at intervals of 3-4 minutes. four times in a row and twice a day - in the evening and in the morning. Within 30 days you will definitely see a positive result.

6. Potassium permanganate.At night, after steaming, wipe your feet with gauze or a cloth soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate in the places where the fungus lives.
7. Medical alcohol.A cotton pad soaked in alcohol is placed on the affected areas and between the fingers for 15-20 minutes twice a day for 14 days.
8. Sea salt.Baths with a concentration of 100 grams of salt per 100 ml of water are recommended. The course is 20 days.

9. Radish.The tops of the radishes are dried and ground into powder. You can use it often by pouring it into socks, shoes and sprinkling the affected areas.

   important!Socks should be cotton and changed daily.


10. Treatment with vinegar and eggs.One raw chicken egg is poured with 100 ml. vinegar essence 9% and put in a dark place until the shell dissolves. Then the egg is removed from the foil and mixed with 200g. melted butter. The resulting ointment is smeared on the affected parts of the foot and wrapped in household foil or a plastic bag. Leave overnight. The course is usually 3 weeks.

    Note!Do not be afraid of the appearance of itching, it will disappear on its own with time.

11. clay.Medicinal pharmaceutical clay is diluted with water to the consistency of thick sour cream and applied to the affected areas in a thick layer. They bandage it with a linen cloth and, without letting the clay dry completely, after a while they remove it. The skin and nails are washed with water and rubbed with lemon juice or citric acid solution. The procedure is repeated three times a day.
12. coffee.Six tablespoons of ground natural coffee are poured into a liter of boiling water and infused to such a temperature that you can put your feet in the water. The session should last about 35 minutes and take place before going to bed. In the morning, it is recommended to rinse your feet with lukewarm water.

13. propolis.Among the best methods of treating foot fungus with folk remedies, pharmaceutical alcohol or homemade propolis tincture is rightfully considered one of the most effective. Treatment by smearing the affected areas with tincture, although prolonged, is very effective.

    important!Prohibited for use by nursing and pregnant women!

14. Soap and birch tar.At night before bed, steam your feet and rub them with a towel (not hard) for 20 minutes or less in soapy water. The rough areas of the skin and the affected parts of the nail are trimmed, the feet are wiped and an emollient cream is applied. Then, in the morning, the feet are rinsed with cold water and the affected areas are smeared with birch tar and cotton socks are put on, which are worn for 2 days. The tar is then washed off with soap (tar or laundry soap) and the tar is reapplied for two days. A week later, the short course is repeated.

Prevention

In order for the procedures to have the desired effect, a number of requirements must be met:

• Wash your feet twice a day - in the morning and before going to bed - with tar soap. It provides not only disinfection, but also relieves discomfort in the early stages of the disease.
• Shoes should be washed not only on the outside, but also on the inside.
• Shoes should be periodically treated with antifungal drugs.
• It is recommended to wear shoes made of natural, breathable materials.
• Excessive sweating should be avoided by wearing seasonally appropriate shoes and socks.
• During the illness, you cannot visit beaches, saunas, swimming pools and baths.
• In no case do not use other people's hygiene products and shoes.
• You can not go to unreliable places without shoes or in common slippers for "guests".

• Socks should be changed at least twice a day.
• After a pedicure, you should thoroughly disinfect the tools and equipment.