Onychomycosis is the medical name for nail fungus. The disease causes many unpleasant feelings both physically and aesthetically (constant embarrassment, shame, inability to remove shoes or gloves in front of people). It is especially difficult to hide the pathology in the summer. But an unpleasant appearance is only the tip of the iceberg, and people with this disease know how many problems are associated with it! Today we will talk about the treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies. You will find the most effective recipes and treatment methods in this publication. But first, let's look at the causes of the disease, because first they need to be eliminated!
Why does onychomycosis develop?
Fungus is a contagious disease, and infection occurs after physical contact with a sick person (shaking hands, using the same nail file and other personal hygiene products, wearing the same slippers, shoes, gloves, socks, etc. ). If someone in the family is infected, the fungus can easily be transmitted to other family members.
The fungus is extremely resistant and can wait for its victim for a long time on ceramic tiles, on the surface of the bathtub - this is what poses the greatest threat to the transmission of the disease.
Outside of the home, you can easily catch a fungus in common locker rooms, bathrooms or swimming pools. Infection often occurs in nail salons because unscrupulous workers improperly control the hygiene and sterilization of the tools they use to perform the job.
However, not everyone gets infected. For example, if there are 5 people in the same steam room, only 1 or none of them will be infected, although a carrier has been here before. Why? The problem is a weakened immune system - chronically weak immunity or its deterioration after recent illnesses. Infection occurs at lightning speed; all it takes is a light touch of the bare foot where the fungus carrier goes.
Today, there are many effective ways to treat nail and foot fungus. Folk remedies or medicines should be used only after consulting a specialist who will choose the most effective therapy. But you can not postpone your visit to the doctor, because the infection spreads quickly and it will be more difficult to treat a developed fungus.
Signs of fungus
Recognizing the presence of an infectious fungus is very simple. The disease mainly manifests itself with the following symptoms:
- the nail plate changes its appearance and color (it can turn white, turn yellow, a greenish color often appears) and darken over time;
- with further development of the disease, the shell of the nail plate begins to peel off, then collapses and can completely collapse (the sediment ends at the base and collapses again as soon as the nail begins to grow);
- unpleasant itching and even painful cracks appear on the skin around the infected nail;
- Excessive sweating of the feet, the unpleasant smell continues even after washing.
In order to quickly stop the development of the disease and get rid of it as soon as possible, it is necessary to start the treatment of nail fungus urgently. The most effective folk remedies are described in the following content. Under each recipe there will be reviews of people who have overcome the disease.
Preparation
Reviews of many pharmaceutical products are mostly not the most enthusiastic. People write that they spend a lot of effort, time and money on treatment, but still the disease lasts for years and its development can only stop. Another thing is folk remedies! Most people have found effective treatment for nail fungus. They write that all prescriptions are based on cheap and publicly available products, the disease begins to recede from the first procedures, you just need to follow the prescriptions and recommendations correctly. To treat nail fungus on the toes and hands, folk remedies should be applied correctly, for which it is necessary to remove most of the affected tissue. This is done like this:
- Heat the water to a temperature that is comfortable to immerse your feet in, you can make the water a little warmer.
- Pour three liters of heated water into a basin or bathtub, mix with 3-4 tablespoons of wine vinegar (if you don't have it, use apple cider vinegar).
- Immerse your feet or hands in the bath (depending on where the infection has spread). This procedure will remove discomfort in the form of itching and disinfect the skin. The affected part of the skin and nail plate will be steamed and can be easily cut off.
- Remove as much of the soaked cloth as possible. The fewer the affected areas, the easier it will be to stop the infection and get rid of the fungus completely.
After that, you can start treating nail fungus with folk remedies. The most effective, time-tested and human-tested recipes are based on simple and affordable products. We suggest going to the review.
Horseradish root
This plant is used in many alternative medicine recipes. Horseradish root is used to treat many ailments, including nail and toenail fungus. Treatment with folk remedies from this product is not the fastest, but one of the most effective. During such a therapy, the fungus dies completely and the growing nail will be healthy! When the nail plate grows, it is necessary to cut off the changed part in time, in this way you will quickly get rid of the unsightly look.
The recipe is simple:
- Peel the horseradish root from the dark top layer, rub the rest into a fine frying pan.
- Apply the paste thickly on your nails and cover with a bandage.
- You need to keep the product on your legs or arms for at least 8 hours, so the procedure is carried out at the weekend or at night.
- Wash your nails.
- The procedure is carried out 2-3 times a week.
Everyone who experienced treatment with folk remedies against nail fungus left positive feedback. They write that the method is effective, helps to overcome the disease relatively quickly and very efficiently. The product is very cheap and this is also mentioned in the reviews. The only thing is that it is recommended to pass the root through a fine grinder, because it is inconvenient to rub it.
There are people who advise to wash their feet and hands with a decoction of horseradish and horseradish leaves every day in the intervening days of therapy. They write that this way the disease will pass twice as fast!
This decoction is prepared as follows:
- Horseradish 2 leaves, a little root (a tablespoon should be enough), mix, pour a liter of boiling water.
- Leave for an hour, then strain.
- Put your feet or hands in the bath and pour the broth. Keep your feet in the water for 10-15 minutes.
Coffee
Treatment of nail fungus at home using folk methods is very diverse, and everyone can choose procedures according to their taste! Here is a popular technique based on coffee. The advantages of the procedures are the spread of a pleasant smell in the room! The method is especially useful when going to a visit where you need to remove your shoes. This procedure almost completely eliminates the unpleasant smell from the feet affected by the fungus.
What we should do:
- Brew natural coffee (strong) - use three tablespoons of crushed beans in one liter of boiling water.
- Wait for the drink to cool down a bit, then pour it into a bowl.
- Put your feet in the coffee and keep it there for 15-30 minutes.
- Wash in clean water, wipe dry, put in cotton socks.
Perform the procedure every evening and soon the fungus will disappear completely and the skin of your feet will be incredibly soft.
Reviews of people about the procedure are only positive. Some write that at first they were skeptical of the coffee method, not believing that it would really help. Reviews say that natural coffee is more effective than many popular antifungal agents sold in pharmacies.
Celandine
Celandine is a poisonous, but at the same time very useful plant for humans. Hundreds of different infusions, decoctions, ointments and lotions are prepared from it, which helps to get rid of thousands of diseases. Celandine is effective in the treatment of nail fungus. There are many folk recipes, including baths, lotions and ointments. We have selected the most effective methods for publication.
The recipe is as follows:
- Slide the stems and leaves of the plant through a meat grinder, you will get a paste with orange-yellow-green juice. Work only with gloves, because celandine can leave burns on the skin.
- Squeeze the juice, the cake can be boiled in hot water (5 liters of water is used for half a kilo of cake, add it to the bath - clean all the skin! ).
- Pour the juice into a glass container, which is convenient to store in the refrigerator - the shelf life of celandine water is 4 days.
- Fill the basin with hot water, pour two liters of water, dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt, 6 tablespoons of soda.
- Keep your nails in the water for 15 minutes, then wipe off.
- Take a few drops of celandine juice, mix it with the same amount of water (you can use aloe juice), moisten a cotton pad and apply it to the affected nail plate. Close it.
- Remove the disc after 30 minutes. Do not overexpose it, as it can burn the skin around the nail.
The procedure is carried out once every day, in the evening. The course is until a completely healthy nail grows.
It is recommended to apply an ointment with celandine juice to your nails in the morning, you can do it like this:
- Mix two drops of celandine juice in a teaspoon, take twice as much vaseline or baby cream. Mix and apply on nails.
- Try not to get your hands wet for an hour after applying the ointment.
According to reviews, folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus are the most effective or one of the most effective. The cost of treatment is really cheap, because from May to September the plant can be collected completely free of charge and it grows everywhere!
Tea tree oil
It is a natural antiseptic that helps effectively fight against fungal diseases. If you have fungus on your nails, you will definitely like the treatment with folk remedies, it is convenient and you can use it both at home and at work.
The recipe is as follows:
- At home, steam your hands thoroughly in a salt and soda bath. If you must use the product at work, keep your hands under warm, even hot, water for a few minutes.
- Apply a drop of tea tree oil on the affected area and rub well until it is completely absorbed.
- Do not wet your hands for at least an hour.
- The procedure is carried out twice a day.
Reviews claim that this type of therapy can completely get rid of the fungus in the shortest possible time, and the result is noticeable after the first day of use. The plate begins to change its normal color, then only a healthy nail grows.
garlic
It is a universal root vegetable with a very wide range of uses. Thus, it is used to enrich the taste of food and fight against many infectious diseases, including nail fungus. Effective folk remedies make the treatment of the disease pleasant (you see how the disease subsides), fast and productive. How to use garlic for treatment:
- Peel a clove or several garlic cloves (depending on the extent of the disease), press it with a press or rub it through a fine grater.
- Steam your hands or feet in water with baking soda and salt, wipe dry.
- Apply the paste to the infected areas and cover with a bandage. The compress is kept on the nails for at least 3 hours.
- As in the case of horseradish, it is necessary to repeat the procedure 2-3 times a week.
To speed up the healing process, apply garlic oil to your nail plates once a day on days when you don't apply the compress.
Reviews of the product claim that its effectiveness is the same as compresses with horseradish. Unlike the latter, garlic has a strong smell, and then the smell is absorbed into the skin and smells for a long time. But garlic, unlike horseradish, can always be found!
Rowan leaves
Using rowan, or rather its leaves, you can treat fungus at home with folk remedies. The disadvantage of this method is that fresh leaves are available only in warm weather, in winter it is impossible to find! However, the effectiveness of the product has been proven by many people and it is recommended to try it if you need to treat a fungal infection in summer and autumn.
The recipe is as follows:
- A few fresh rowan leaves should be washed well, finely chopped or chopped.
- The gruel is mixed with a few drops of sunflower oil (it can be refined or unrefined, use what you have).
- Apply the product to your nails, apply a bandage, remove after a few hours (at least 3 hours).
- Compresses are applied daily until complete recovery.
Reviews claim that this folk remedy slowly helps in the treatment of advanced nail fungus. If the problem is serious, if the fungus is not at an early stage, it is better not to use this method. As many people write, for advanced infections, celandine lotions, garlic and horseradish compresses help well.
Recipe with hydrogen peroxide
Treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies is used both in the initial stages of the development of the disease and in advanced forms. The product is very productive and many people write reviews about it. Some people use only peroxide without additives, while others make more effective products based on it. We would like to introduce you to one of the recipes:
- Mix in 4 cups of warm water: half a cup of baking soda, a quarter cup of hydrogen peroxide (3%), a half cup of Epsom salts, a quarter cup of 9% vinegar.
- Soak a cotton pad in the solution, squeeze the excess a little, apply it to the painful nail and fix it with a bandage or plaster.
- After 10 hours, replace the disc with a fresh one soaked in the same composition (it should be kept in the refrigerator, it is enough for the whole course).
- The duration of the course is one month, during which time the fungus will completely disappear and healthy, smooth and beautiful nails will grow!
Other treatments
What people did not try to get rid of the fungus on their nails! There are simply incredible methods and they are written about in reviews, which, despite the confusion of recipes, really help! So you can find the following methods:
- Apply kerosene on the affected area of the nail. Wrap your finger in a plastic bag and keep it there for 15 minutes on your hands and 30 minutes on your feet.
- It is recommended to apply a rust neutralizer sold at auto supply stores to severely affected plates with an advanced form of fungus. I advise you to follow safety rules: wear gloves when the windows are open, avoid contact of the product with your skin and mucous membranes.
Take care of hands and feet during treatment
To quickly eliminate the disease, you should follow several rules for the care of the skin of the extremities and nails:
- When you wake up in the morning and after all the walks in the evening, you should wash your hands and feet thoroughly with tar soap. This product has a disinfecting effect, the fungus will not multiply.
- Sweat creates favorable conditions for the development of fungus, so shoes should be made of breathable natural materials.
- When treating nail fungus with folk remedies, you will get the fastest results if you start treating your shoes with antiseptics every day. Socks, beds - for single use!
During treatment, do not go to baths, swimming pools, saunas and other places where you can infect someone else. At home, so as not to offend family members, wear only your own slippers, do not let anyone wear them, do not walk barefoot.
Nail fungus, which we discussed in the article about folk remedies and home treatment, is not a runny nose! And to get rid of the disease completely, you need to be patient and follow all the recommendations.
Effective results will be obtained from the treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies only if the specified conditions are met. Photos of the components for making the potion are available in the article.