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Folk remedies for nail fungus

Onychomycosis is a common infectious disease of nails, which manifests itself not only in 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 folk remedies for fungus on toenails or hands will cope with the task no worse.

What is nail fungus?

Onychomycosis occurs as a result of dermatophyte fungi penetrating the nail plate and actively multiplying. Characteristic symptoms of infection include the appearance of diaper rash between the toes, swelling of the epidermis, cracking of the skin, peeling and an unpleasant odor.The appearance of the nail initially takes on a yellowish or brownish hue and over time the nail plate completely changes shape.The disease is dangerous because it can easily be transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person through common objects.

What determines the effectiveness of a fungal treatment?

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

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

Treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies

There is no quick way to cure onychomycosis. However, with due care, you can not only achieve good results, but also completely eliminate the infection. Folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus can be combined with medicines or used independently. Among the popular recipes, the most effective in the fight for beautiful nails are those that contain 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 powerful antiseptic with fungicidal properties. The drug is suitable for treating acute forms of fungal infection. Try these folk remedies for nail fungus with iodine:

  • Recipe No. 1. Treat your nails with Fucorcin solution twice a day for the first two weeks. 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 remaining symptoms of the disease, lotions with 9% vinegar are applied to the nail plate for another 2 weeks. The general duration of therapy is 6 weeks.
  • Recipe No. 2. Add 15-20 drops of iodine to a bowl of hot water. Steam the skin on your feet well, and then cut off the softened nail pieces with tweezers. Apply hydrogen peroxide to the skin and cover the affected area with an antiseptic bandage.
  • Recipe No. 3. Apply 1 drop of an alcoholic iodine solution to the affected nail twice a day for 1-2 months. To prevent the spread of the fungus, it is recommended to treat healthy nails with iodine tincture, but in a dosage of 1 drop every two days.

Propolis

Bee products have long been known for their bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Reviews of people say that it is better to use propolis to treat mycoses. It perfectly relieves itching and inflammation and activates the growth of a healthy nail plate. For fungal symptoms, try the following recipe:

  1. Buy 20% alcohol tincture of propolis 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 on the feet or hands are treated with a propolis mixture until complete recovery.

Therapeutic baths

The purpose of these procedures is to soften the plate 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 making this folk remedy for nail fungus:

  1. Prepare a bowl with five liters of hot water.
  2. Add 4 teaspoons of coarse soda or salt to the water.
  3. Pour in a glass of an antiseptic herbal decoction, you can add a few tablespoons of vinegar essence.
  4. Steam your feet or hands in the pool for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Then dry your feet thoroughly 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 vinegar bandage and put socks made of natural fabric on your feet. If you have a little more time, traditional healers recommend a vinegar bath:

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

Celandine

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

Juice

During the flowering period of celandine, cut the stems of the plant at least 10 centimeters from the road, and then follow the instructions:

  1. Pass the plant through a meat grinder.
  2. Squeeze the juice out of the pulp.
  3. Repeat the process until you have collected about 200 ml of liquid.
  4. Mix 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 better to carry out the procedure after steaming.
  8. The duration of treatment is 1 month.

oil

Celandine oil is rightly considered an effective antifungal.It is better to apply it externally in the form of a compress on the steamed feet or hands.To prepare celandine oil, you must use the following recipe:

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

garlic juice

Onions and garlic are two root vegetables that save you from many infectious diseases. Traditional craftsmen believe that garlic juice can help get rid of fungus if prepared as follows:

  1. Press the garlic through a press.
  2. Squeeze the juice out of the pulp through cheesecloth.
  3. Mix the juice with water and pure medical alcohol in a 1: 1: 1 ratio.
  4. With the resulting solution, the affected nail plates are wiped twice a day until they heal completely.

Kombucha

From this plant and sugar syrup, folk healers prepare a sweet and sour drink that can combat many problems. With Kombucha you can treat your nails as follows:

  1. Remove the foils from a small piece of kombucha.
  2. Grind the ingredient to a mushy consistency.
  3. Pre-steam your feet. Rub the fresh mixture into the fungus-affected areas 3-4 times a day.
  4. It is recommended to carry out the treatment at home for 4-6 weeks.

Birch tar

Traditional methods of treating nail fungus often involve using pure birch tar. It has an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect and softens the calluses well. Try this homemade recipe:

  1. Apply natural birch tar to feet previously treated with tar soap and rub it lightly into the skin of the feet.
  2. Try not to move or wear shoes for an hour and a half.
  3. When the mixture has been absorbed, put on thick socks.
  4. After 2-3 days, wash off the remaining mixture with soap and water.
  5. Repeat the process until the fungus completely disappears.

Hydrogen peroxide

This remedy is best used as an adjunct to official treatment methods. Hydrogen peroxide has disinfectant properties, softens the nail and helps medications penetrate the site of inflammation more easily. You can use the drug as follows:

  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 off the affected areas of the nail with scissors and grease the cleaned 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, you can prepare products based on two types of salt: sea and table salt. The first helps to soften the nail, and the second has an antiseptic effect. 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, wipe dry and apply an antifungal agent.
  2. Make a concentrated solution using a glass of water and a tablespoon of salt. Moisten a cotton pad and apply it to the nail for a few minutes. Then wash the affected area with water and baking soda. The duration of treatment is 10 days.

Prevention of nail fungus

It is not difficult to treat nail fungus using traditional methods, but it is better to prevent its occurrence in the first place. To avoid a fungal infection, doctors recommend the following simple preventive measures:

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