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Folk remedies for nail fungus

Onychomycosis is a common infectious nail disease that manifests itself not only as cosmetic defects, but can also cause a lot of discomfort: itching, peeling of the skin, inflammation of the periungual cavities. The infection can be cured with the help of drugs, but the available methods and folk remedies for nail or hand fungus will not cope with the task any worse.

What is nail fungus?

Onychomycosis occurs as a result of dermatophyte fungi that enter the nail plate and actively multiply. Characteristic symptoms of infection are 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 first acquires a yellowish or brownish tint, and over time the nail plate completely changes its shape.The disease is dangerous because it is easily transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person through common objects.

What determines the effectiveness of fungal treatment?

Pharmaceutical products help to get rid of fungus, but often official medicine recommends including folk recipes for nail fungus in the treatment regimen. In order to completely get rid of this problem, you must follow the main rule - taking medicines 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 get rid of the bacteria completely. It is worth noting that unilateral therapy will be effective only in case of primary infection, when the disease is in an 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 diligence, you can achieve not only good results, but also get rid of the infection completely. Folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus can be combined with pharmaceutical drugs or used independently. Among the 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

Alcoholic solution of iodine is an excellent medicine, 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 using iodine:

  • Recipe no. 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, gently touching the skin. In order to completely cure the fungus and remove the remaining symptoms of the disease, 9% vinegar lotions are applied to the nail plate for another 2 weeks. The general course of therapy is 6 weeks.
  • Recipe no. 2. Add 15-20 drops of iodine to a bowl of hot water. Burn the skin on the feet well, then cut off the softened pieces of the nail 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 solution of iodine to the affected nail twice a day for 1-2 months. To prevent the spread of fungi, it is recommended to treat healthy nails with tincture of iodine, but in a dose 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 mycosis. Perfectly relieves itching and inflammation, activates the growth of a healthy nail plate. For fungal symptoms, try the following recipe:

  1. Buy a 20% alcohol tincture of propolis at a 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 with a bandage or plaster.
  4. After a day, remove the dressing and remove the softened layer with a nail file.
  5. The affected areas of the feet or hands are treated with a mixture of propolis 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 kitchen salt, as well as decoctions of chamomile, calendula or oak bark. Try making 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 a glass of any antiseptic herbal decoction, you can add a few spoons of vinegar essence.
  4. Steam your feet or hands in the basin for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Then dry your feet well and cut off the affected area.
anti-fungal salt baths

Vinegar baths

Everyone knows that yeast 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 the affected nail is to make a vinegar bandage and put socks made of natural fabric on your feet. For those who have a little more time, traditional healers recommend a vinegar bath:

  1. Pour 250 ml of apple or table vinegar into a container with water.
  2. Immerse your feet in the solution and steam for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Dry your feet without rinsing.
  4. Apply an 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 able to cope with the infection even at an advanced stage. Celandine has pronounced bactericidal, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. To remove the symptoms of fungus, you can prepare medicinal baths from celandine juice, make an ointment, alcohol tincture or oil.

Juice

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

  1. Pass the plant through a meat grinder.
  2. Squeeze the juice from 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. Apply the prepared tincture to the affected area.
  7. It is better to carry out the procedure after mating.
  8. The course of treatment is 1 month.

Oil

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

  1. Dry the stems of the plant and crush them with your hands.
  2. Put the raw materials in a glass jar and pour any oil so that it rises 2-3 centimeters above the grass.
  3. Let the mixture sit for about an hour at room temperature, then put it in a cool, dark place for a week.
  4. After some time, 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.
anti-fungal celandine oil

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 you prepare it as follows:

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

Kombucha

From this plant and sugar syrup, folk healers prepare a sweet and sour drink that can deal with many ailments. You can use kombucha to treat your nails in the following ways:

  1. Remove the films from the small piece of kombucha.
  2. Grind the ingredient to a mushy consistency.
  3. Steam your feet beforehand. Rub the fresh mixture into the areas affected by the fungus 3-4 times a day.
  4. Home treatment for 4-6 weeks is recommended.

Birch tar

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

  1. Apply natural birch tar to the feet previously treated with tar soap, gently rubbing into the skin of the feet.
  2. For an hour and a half try not to move, do not wear shoes.
  3. When the main part is 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 is completely gone.

Hydrogen peroxide

This medicine is best used as an adjunct to official treatment methods. Hydrogen peroxide has disinfecting properties, softens the nail and helps drugs to penetrate more easily to the site of inflammation. You can use the medicine in the following way:

  1. Prepare a cotton pad. Before treating your feet with antifungal medication, 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 lubricate 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 salt and table salt. The first helps to soften the nails, 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, wipe and apply an antifungal medication.
  2. Make a concentrated solution from a glass of water and a spoonful 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 course of treatment 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 occurrence in the first place. To avoid a yeast 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 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 beauty salons with a dubious reputation, and do not apply nail polish or other cosmetics to damaged nails.