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

Nail fungus (or onychomycosis) is a disease that, according to recent data, affects one in five people worldwide. Treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies, as well as prevention of this disease, are very urgent problems, since it can be infected quite easily - for example, just walking along the beach, pool, in barefoot baths or while trying on someone. other people's shoes, as well as by means of 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. An advanced fungus will require treatment that may take several months and will be accompanied by the obligatory prescription of special medications, that is, carried out using traditional methods.

Folk remedies for nail fungus, unlike chemical agents intended to combat 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 color of the nail plate, loss of its shine, thickening of the nail and its deformation. The edges of the plate may be subject to destruction. 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 appear in the form of dark spots and stripes, however, the thickness of the plate remains the same and its shine is retained.

3. Onycholytic(another name is atrophic). This variety is characterized by peeling of the affected areas of the nail plate, up to its complete loss.

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

Why does it appear

For the development of the disease, not only contact itself is necessary, but also certain conditions. Infection occurs through contact and household methods, mainly due to violation of general principles of compliance with hygienic standards. An infected person and their personal belongings (as well as objects in public places with which they have come into contact) are potentially dangerous in terms of the possibility of transmitting toenail fungus. The disease develops quickly 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 shared showers and even beach sand can become a source of infection, but it is not necessary for the person to get sick. Fungus on nails can be transmitted through transport handrails, money, door handles - however, people suffer from them less often, simply because they wash their hands more often and the skin on their handsdoes not rot.

In what cases does the fungus develop?

1. Various forms of reduction in the protective properties of the immune system;
2. Injuries to the nail bed, toenail, skin of the foot;
3. The habit of wearing uncomfortable, closed, inappropriately sized shoes made of poorly breathable material;
4. Wearing someone else’s shoes;
5. Violation of the circulatory system, especially in the lower extremities;
6. Increased sweating;
7. Increased humidity and temperature;
8. Overweight;
9. Diabetes;
10. Phlebeurism.

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 infect humans. Effective, although sometimes long-term, treatment with folk home remedies against this disease is an alternative option for getting rid of nail fungus, or can be used as an additional method to traditional drug treatment.

Advice!A nail with onychomycosis can be cured only if the treatment process is properly organized.

General rules:

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

Folk recipes against toenail fungus:

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

   Note!If you think that your skin is still affected by fungus after iodine treatment, you may be wrong, because its condition may be associated with a chemical burn. Use the cream to accelerate the restoration of the epidermis. It is recommended to undergo a control culture at the end of treatment of the fungus by a dermatologist or mycologist.

2. Garlic. Prepare your nails according to the instructions above. Grind the garlic into a paste and apply it in patty form to the dried affected area. Then put on a finger guard or secure bandage. These dressings are left on overnight and washed with soap and water in the morning. The course lasts until the symptoms disappear, bandages are applied every other day.
3. Onion.The onions are grated and the released juice is applied to the affected area. There is no need to rinse the product.

4. Onion skin.Another way to cure fungus is to use an infusion of onion peel oil. 2 tbsp. spoons of dry crushed raw materials are poured into 3 tbsp. spoons of liquid edible oil. The infusion is stored for 25 days by periodically shaking the container and applied to the affected areas of the legs. The treatment is applied 3 times a day until healing.
5. Celandine.For some reason, there is practically no information on the forums on how to treat nail fungus with celandine. But it is a very good remedy, used successfully for over a century. A freshly picked plant secretes orange juice at the site of the lesion, which is applied to 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. In the evening after steaming, wipe your feet with gauze or a cloth moistened with a solution of potassium permanganate in areas where the fungus lives.
7. Medical alcohol.A cotton swab dipped in alcohol is applied to the affected areas and between the fingers for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day for 14 days.
8. Sea salt.Baths at a concentration of 100 grams of salt per 100 ml of water are recommended. The course lasts 20 days.

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

   Important!Socks should be cotton and changed daily.


10. Treatment with vinegar and eggs.A raw chicken egg is poured into 100 ml. vinegar essence 9% and place in a dark place until the shell dissolves. After that, the film is removed from the egg and mixed with 200 g. melted butter. The resulting ointment is applied to the affected parts of the foot and wrapped in cling film or plastic bag. Leave all night. The course usually lasts 3 weeks.

    Note!Do not be afraid of the appearance of an itching sensation, it will disappear by itself over 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, remove it after a while. 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 o'clock. spoons of ground natural coffee are poured into a liter of boiling water and brewed at such a temperature that you can put your feet in the water. The session should last approximately 35 minutes and take place before bedtime. In the morning, it is recommended to rinse your feet with cool 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 applying tincture to the affected areas, although long lasting, is very effective.

    Important!Prohibited use by lactating and pregnant patients!

14. Soap and birch tar.In the evening before going to bed, spray your feet and rub them with a washcloth (not hard) for up to 20 minutes in soapy water. Rough areas of the skin and affected parts of the nail are cut, the feet are wiped and a softening cream is applied. Then, in the morning, the feet are rinsed with cold water, birch tar is applied to the affected areas and cotton socks are put on and worn for 2 days. Then the tar is washed off with soap (tar or laundry soap) and the tar is applied again for two days. A week later, the short course is repeated.

Prevention

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

• Wash your feet twice a day – in the morning and before bed – with tar soap. It not only provides disinfection, but also relieves discomfort in the early stages of the disease.
• Shoes should be washed not only from the outside, but also from the inside.
• Shoes should be periodically treated with antifungal drugs.
• It is recommended to wear shoes made from natural, breathable materials.
• Excessive sweating should be avoided by wearing shoes and socks appropriate for the season.
• You cannot visit beaches, saunas, swimming pools and baths during the period of illness.
• Under no circumstances should you use other people's hygiene products and shoes.
• You cannot walk in unreliable places without shoes or in general without "guest" slippers.

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