Onychomycosis is the medical name for nail fungus. The disease causes a lot of discomfort, both physically and aesthetically (constant embarrassment, shame, not being able to take off shoes and gloves in front of people). In the summer, it is especially difficult to hide the pathology. But the unpleasant appearance is only the tip of the iceberg, and those who struggle with this disease know how much trouble it entails! Today we will talk about the treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies. In this publication you will find the most effective recipes and treatment methods. But first, let's look at the causes of the disease, because they will have to be eliminated first!
Why does onychomycosis develop?
Fungus is an infectious disease, and infection occurs after physical contact with a sick person (handshake, use of the same nail file and other personal hygiene items, the same slippers, shoes, gloves, socks, etc. ). If someone in the family becomes infected, the fungus can easily spread to other family members.
The fungus is extremely tenacious, it can wait for a long time for its victim on ceramic tiles or on the surface of a bathtub - this represents the greatest risk of disease transmission.
It is very easy to get infected with a fungus outside the home, in shared changing rooms, baths or swimming pools. Infection often occurs in nail salons because unscrupulous staff do not properly check the hygiene and sterilization of the tools used for work.
But not all people are susceptible to infection. For example, if there are 5 people in the same steam bath, only 1 of them or not at all will get infected, even though a carrier has already been there. Why? The point is a weakened immune system - chronically weak immunity or its deterioration after recent illnesses. Infection occurs lightning fast, all it takes is a light touch of a bare foot on the floor where the fungus carrier has walked.
Today, there are many effective ways to treat toenail and toenail fungus. Folk remedies or medicines should be used only after consultation with a specialist, who will select the most productive therapy. But you can't delay a visit to the doctor, because the infection spreads quickly, and an advanced fungus will be much more difficult to cure.
Signs of fungus
Recognizing the presence of an infectious fungus is very simple. The disease is mainly manifested by the following symptoms:
- the nail plate changes its appearance and color (it can become whiter, yellower, often a greenish tint appears) and darkens over time;
- with the further development of the disease, the nail plate begins to peel, then crumbles and can completely collapse (the crumbling ends at the base, and as soon as the nail begins to grow, it collapses again);
- unpleasant itchy and even painful cracks appear on the skin around the infected nail;
- Excessive sweating of the feet, the unpleasant smell remains even after washing.
In order to quickly stop the development of the disease and to get rid of it as soon as possible, it is necessary to urgently start the treatment of nail fungus. The most effective folk remedies are described in the following content. Below each recipe are reviews of people who have overcome the disease.
Preparation
Reviews of many pharmaceutical products are usually not the most enthusiastic. People write that they spend a lot of effort, time and money on treatment, but the disease still persists for years and can only stop progressing. The other thing is folk remedies! Most people have found an effective treatment for nail fungus. They say that all recipes are based on cheap and publicly available products, the disease recedes from the first procedures, you just need to follow the recipe and recommendations correctly. Folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus on the toes and hands must be applied correctly, and for this, most of the affected tissues must be removed. This is how it happens:
- Heat the water to a temperature that is comfortable for immersing your feet, you can even slightly heat the water.
- Pour three liters of heated water into a pool or bathtub, mix it 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 is raging). This procedure relieves discomfort in the form of itching and disinfects the skin. The affected part of the skin and nail plate steams and can be easily cut off.
- Remove as much of the soaked fabric as possible. The smaller the affected area, the easier it will be to stop the infection and get rid of the fungus completely.
Then 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 recommend that you proceed to the review.
Horseradish root
This plant is used in many alternative medicine recipes. Horseradish root is used to treat many ailments, including athlete's foot and nail fungus. Treatment with folk remedies from this product is not the fastest, but it is one of the most effective. During such therapy, the fungus will be completely destroyed, and the growing nail will be healthy! If the nail plate grows, it is necessary to cut off the modified part in time, so you can quickly get rid of the ugly appearance.
The recipe is simple:
- Peel off the horseradish root from the top dark-colored layer, grate the rest on a fine grater.
- Apply the paste to the nail thickly and fix it with a bandage.
- The product should be kept on the leg or arm for at least 8 hours, so the procedure should be done on weekends or at night.
- Wash your nails.
- The procedure is performed 2-3 times a week.
Everyone who has experienced treatment with folk remedies for nail fungus has left positive reviews. They say that the method is effective, it helps to cope with the disease relatively quickly and very effectively. The product is very cheap and the reviews also note this. The only thing is that it is recommended to pass the root through a fine grinder, as it is inconvenient to grate it.
Some advise you to wash your feet and hands in a decoction of horseradish and horseradish leaves every day during the intervening days of therapy. They say that this way the disease recedes twice as fast!
The decoction is prepared as follows:
- Grind 2 leaves of horseradish, a little root (a tablespoon should be enough), mix, pour a liter of boiling water.
- Let it stand for an hour and then filter it.
- Place your feet or hands in the bath and pour the broth. Keep your feet in the water for 10-15 minutes.
Coffee
The treatment of nail fungus at home with folk methods is very diverse, and everyone can choose the procedures according to their taste! Here is a popular technique based on coffee. The advantage of the procedures is the spread of a pleasant smell in the room! The method is especially useful when you go to a visitor where you have to take off your shoes. This procedure almost completely eliminates the unpleasant smell of fungal feet.
What we need to do:
- Make natural coffee (strong) - use three tablespoons of crushed beans per liter of boiling water.
- Wait until the drink cools down a bit, then pour it into a bowl.
- Place your feet in the coffee and keep it there for 15-30 minutes.
- Rinse with clean water, wipe dry, put on cotton socks.
Do the procedure every night, and soon the fungus will disappear completely, and the skin of the feet will become incredibly soft.
People's opinions about the procedure are only positive. Some people write that at first they were skeptical about the coffee method, they didn't believe it would really help. Reviews say that natural coffee is much more effective than many popular antifungal drugs sold in pharmacies.
Bloodweed
Celandine is a poisonous, but at the same time very useful plant for humans. Hundreds of different decoctions, decoctions, ointments, and lotions are made from it, which help 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 chosen the most effective methods for publication.
The recipe is as follows:
- Roll the stem and foliage of the plant through a meat grinder, you will get pulp with its orange-green juice. Work only with gloves, as celandine can cause burns on the skin.
- Squeeze out the juice, the cake can be cooked in boiling water (we use 5 liters of water for half a kilo of cake, add it to the bath - clean the whole skin! ).
- Pour the juice into a glass container that can be conveniently stored in the refrigerator - celandine juice can be stored for 4 days.
- Fill a basin with warm water, pour two liters of water, dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt and 6 tablespoons of soda.
- Soak your nails in water for 15 minutes, then wipe them off.
- Take a few drops of celandine juice, mix it with the same amount of water (you can use aloe juice), wet a cotton pad and apply it to the affected nail plate. Lock it.
- After 30 minutes, remove the disc. Do not overexpose as this may cause burns to the skin around the nail.
The procedure is performed every day, once in the evening. The course lasts until a completely healthy nail grows.
In the morning, it is recommended to apply an ointment containing celandine juice to your nails, you can do this as follows:
- Mix two drops of celandine juice in a teaspoon, take twice as much vaseline or baby cream. Mix and apply to the nails.
- Do not wet your hands for one hour after applying the ointment.
According to opinions, the folk remedy for the treatment of nail fungus is the most effective, or one of the most effective. The cost of treatment is really cheap, because the plant can be collected completely free of charge from May to September, and it grows everywhere!
Tea tree oil
A natural antiseptic that effectively helps fight fungal diseases. If a fungus appears on your nails, you will definitely like the treatment with folk remedies, it is convenient, you can use it both at home and at work.
The recipe is as follows:
- At home, steam your hands well in a salt and soda bath. If you need to use the product at work, hold your hands under warm, steady boiling water for a few minutes.
- Apply a drop of tea tree oil to the affected area and rub it in thoroughly 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 such 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 color of the plate changes to normal, and then only the 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 to fight many infectious diseases, including nail fungus. Effective folk remedies make the treatment of the disease pleasant (you see how the disease recedes), fast and effective. How to use garlic for treatment:
- Peel a clove or several garlic (depending on the spread of the disease), squeeze it or grate it on a fine grater.
- Steam hands or feet in water with baking soda and salt, wipe dry.
- Apply the paste to the infected areas and secure with a bandage. The poultice is kept on the nails for at least 3 hours.
- The procedure must be repeated, as in the case of horseradish, 2-3 times a week.
To speed up the healing process, rub garlic oil into your nail plates once a day on days when you don't apply poultices.
Reviews of the product claim that its effectiveness is the same as compresses with horseradish. Unlike the latter, garlic has a strong smell, then its smell is absorbed into the skin and has a long-lasting smell. But garlic can always be found, unlike horseradish!
Rowan leaves
You can treat the fungus with a home remedy of the rowan tree, or more specifically, its foliage. The disadvantage of this method is that fresh foliage is only available in warm weather, not in winter! But the effectiveness of the product has been proved by many people, if you have to treat a fungal infection in summer or autumn, it is recommended to try it.
The recipe is as follows:
- Some fresh rowan leaves should be washed well, cut into small pieces or ground.
- Mix the concoction with a few drops of sunflower oil (can be refined or unrefined, use what you have).
- Apply the product to the nail, apply a bandage, remove after a few hours (at least 3 hours).
- Compresses are applied daily until complete healing.
Reviews claim that this folk remedy slowly helps in the treatment of advanced nail fungus. If the problem is serious and the fungus is not at an early stage, then it is better not to use this method. As many people write, celandine creams, garlic and horseradish poultices help well with advanced infections.
Recipe with hydrogen peroxide
The 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, many people write reviews about it. Some use only peroxide, without additives, while others use it to create even more effective products. We would like to introduce you to one of the recipes:
- Mix in 4 cups of hot water: 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide (3%), 1/2 cup Epsom salt, 1/4 cup 9% vinegar.
- Soak a cotton ball in the solution, squeeze out a little of the excess, apply it to the painful nail and secure it with a bandage or plaster.
- After 10 hours, replace the plate with a fresh one, soaked in the same preparation (it must be stored in the refrigerator, it is enough for the whole course).
- The duration of the course is one month, during which the fungus disappears completely and healthy, smooth and beautiful nails grow!
Other treatments
What people have not tried to free their nails from fungus! There are simply incredible methods and they are written about in the reviews, which, despite the confusion of the recipes, really helps! So you can find the following methods:
- Apply kerosene to the affected area of the nail. Wrap your finger in plastic wrap and keep it there for 15 minutes on your hands and 30 minutes on your feet.
- It is recommended to apply a rust neutralizer, which is sold in automotive stores, to heavily affected plates that have an advanced form of the fungus. I advise you to follow the safety rules: wear gloves when the window is open, avoid contact of the product with skin and mucous membranes.
Take care of your hands and feet during the treatment
To quickly overcome the disease, you need to follow several rules for the care of the skin of the limbs and nails:
- When you wake up in the morning and after every walk in the evening, you should wash your hands and feet thoroughly with tar soap. This product has an antiseptic effect, the fungus does not multiply.
- Sweat creates favorable conditions for the development of fungus, so shoes should be made of natural materials that are breathable.
- When treating nail fungus with folk remedies, the fastest result will be if you start treating your shoes with antiseptics every day. Socks, bed linen - for single use!
During therapy, avoid visiting bathhouses, swimming pools, saunas and other places where you can infect others. At home, so that family members don't get hurt, only wear their own slippers, don't let anyone else, don't walk barefoot.
Nail fungus, the home treatment of which with folk remedies was discussed in the article, is not a runny nose! And in order to completely get rid of the disease, you need to be patient and follow all the recommendations.
Only if the prescribed conditions are met, effective results can be achieved from the treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies. Photos of the ingredients needed to make the potions can be found in the article.