Nail fungus, also known to doctors as onychomycosis is a disease, a nasty, lengthy, requires complex treatment. There are a lot of drugs being developed against onychomycosis: lotions, liquid lotions, pills, aerosols, gels. The doctors themselves make up a list focusing on the state of his patient. No less effective were traditional remedies for nail fungus. Therefore, it is best to be used as an adjunctive treatment, and prevention.
Most of the domestic manners of the fungus, and when the disease is at the earliest stage. Sometimes the natural remedies to help to soften and separate, falling away from the infected plate. Instead, it grows another one, you are already a healthy nail.
If the fungus is discovered later, then the natural remedies to be a great help for the health. They are supposed to be used after formal approval of the doctor because the fungus there are several subtypes, each requiring their own methods of treatment.
Of the infection.
Nail fungus and foot – a very common viral disease type. The spores of the fungus are striking in the region around the nail, the nail plate itself. The main place of concentration of the fungus is in the nail bed. Therefore, some of the treatment methods are not given any substantive effect. A drug is difficult to penetrate the dense structure of the nail.
The reasons for the occurrence of the fungus:
- lowered immune system;
- failure to comply with the hygiene
- diabetes mellitus;
- endocrine disorders, in particular the influence of the strength of the immune system.
- thickness;
- heavy sweating;
- not a seasonal shoe;
- the specific activity;
- carelessness in some of the public areas (swimming-pool, the sauna, the beach, a joint-low).
It is also difficult to wear the shoes with other people. Regardless of whether it is family members, classmates, or neighbors. The disease as adults, teenagers and children of both sexes. The only difference is in the treatment of a child requires correction of the dose in the meds.
Home treatment
The treatment of nail fungus at home by using a variety of natural remedies, there is only one problem – the change in the alkaline environment of the various areas of the others are acidic. It is harmful for the fungus and gradually cause a painless for organism destruction.
Undoubted advantage of natural ingredients in their composition. No chemicals and no side effects are rare. Usually, after a long medical treatment of the patients to have a certain amount of time to recover. When you use the natural remedies that is not possible. They will only help, not harm the body. It is important to choose the right components, it will also help a doctor's advice.
Usually, the traditional medicine offers to use it:
- soap-like detergents – they are antiseptic, in addition, to reduce the tissue;
- oil for gentle antiseptic treatment gradual disinfection;
- acids and related compounds for the treatment baths;
- drugs – the need of the application.
Against athlete's foot is most commonly used:
- soap;
- food vinegar;
- a solution of manganese;
- ammonia solution;
- the oil of the tea tree oil;
- lactic acid;
- glycolic acid solution;
- boric acid;
- bichromate of potassium;
- with;
- wanted;
- formaldehyde;
- anhydride;
- iodine;
- glycerin;
- kerosene.
Traditional medicine
Natural antifungal products are gentler, not trying to harm the cells of the body. The quick results are here, waiting for no reason, although it may take 2 to 3 months, depending on how it has managed to develop a fungus.
Methods of home treatment, natural cures include the following:
- important effect on the disinfection and softening of the tissues;
- local treatment with antiseptics;
- the application of the medicinal product, which is generally fungistatic properties of the affected fungus region;
- app.
It should be understood that the treatment should be started immediately, as soon as the first alarming symptoms of the fungus may appear. It is not necessary to wait for the spread of the disease.
The most popular recipes
A solution of soap and water
We will not be liable to the toilet, as well as the usual soap. He has a sharp specific smell. It is an excellent antiseptic, it is no wonder my grandmother tried to wash them only.
Method of application:
- The affected place you can just lather, and then after waiting for a while, rinse with warm water.
- To make a spa – 72% of coal-tar (commercial) soap, to RUB on a grater (large). The pieces can be held in the warm water. The best fit to the boiled water. Stir until all the chunks are dissolved. The temperature of the water to make it the most tolerable. In the united states, slightly cut on the leg, hold it there for 15-20 minutes.
- Abrasive nail file gently remove the softened top layer of the nail plate, also the keratinized cells of the skin.
Great proceeding, you will be able to self-report and other antimycotic agents. In addition, after the bath did feel pleasant relaxation, your feet do not "buzz", and sleep better.
Lactic acid
A special substance is sold cheaply at pharmacies. You do not need to be mixed with a dairy product. This is a chemical compound.
Method of use:
- Prior to the use of the acid, the affected area should be pre-stripped, making a regular hot tub (with nothing).
- Then dilute the acid with water, following the ratio of the 10g. acid (40%) to 0.5 l of liquid.
- Stir well and gently dip your feet in the resulting solution. Hold for 4-5 minutes (no longer). Prior to the use of a drop of the solution on his elbows, a check of the sensitivity.
A solution of vinegar
Use the regular apple cider vinegar. It is also helping to change the alkaline environment of the tissues to acid, harmful for the fungus.
Excellent condition – a pre-inspection prior to the use of the sensitivity.
Method of use:
- Glycerin, plus a vinegar essence. Mix 2 tbsp of alcohol/2st.l. vinegar, adding to it has 1.l. from the glycerin. Instead of drinking alcohol you will be able to use natural propolis (tincture), and this will also boost the performance. The finished composition for the treatment of all the affected areas on the day. Try not to touch the healthy skin. The course consists of 15-30 sessions, and continue until the infected nail will gradually disappear and will start to grow in healthy.
- Cream, eggs, and vinegar. Pour all the egg-100g. Vinegar. To make it easier to put it in a bowl. Leave to infuse for 7 days, and the whole of the shell itself dissolved. Instead, it's just a thin film that needs to be removed. Add a slice (100 g) softened butter, all beat up. Prepared creamy emulsion to treat all the affected areas, which, in turn, by steaming.
Oil
Essential oils are being used in the fight with the annoying fungus.
What types of oil to assist it against onychomycosis:
- eucalyptus;
- tea tree oil;
- mint;
- boron;
- thymol;
- lemon;
- castor;
- coconut;
- avocado.
Method of use:
- Eucalyptus oil can be mixed, adding a little bit of vinegar. The finished mixture is stored in a refrigerator. To stay with it for 3 days and then it will be a treat to your nails, up to the complete disappearance of the disease.
- Lemon oil is actively supporting itself, or in combination with other oils. To treat all affected areas, remove the excess with a cotton swab. The course is long, the 10 (ten) days. The oil will gradually lighten your nails, clean them and bring back the natural healthy color. Trainings sessions continue, with periodic interruption, until the board is completely healed.
- It works well with the lemon oil with another oil, tea tree oil. The only negative – the tea tree oil can also contribute to the darkening of your nails, but the plate will stay healthy and grow strong. On top of that, this oil gets rid of unpleasant odors. Experts suggest, in the treatment, and at the same time to adjust the diet, add the garlic. An excellent antiseptic, which can have an impact on all of the fungus cells are on the inside, to help you quickly recover.
Glycolic and boric acid
They are easy to purchase at local pharmacies. Low-cost, but wonderful way. They are to be used for the home treatment of the fungus, treating infected skin and nails. Prior to the procedure, it is better not to remove the burrs with your fingers and cuticles, too, to carefully examine the skin. It's next to impossible to do if you have a fresh sore, abrasion, bruise, or redness.
Method of use:
- You will need a 2-5% solution of the two acids. They can be treated with a pre-soaked nail.
- Acids have a pronounced fungicidal action, which is the reason why they are often used for the peeling, so that they are able to destroy the upper keratinous layer of the dermis of the affected nail.
- The processing of the surface, you have to be careful, and do not have an effect on the other. The healthy areas.
Manganese
There are a couple of forms of exercise. If you are in the right, and then wet it with a q-tip in the hot water to reach a dry powder. I then treated all the affected areas. Manganese cauterize the skin, thus killing pathogenic organisms.
In the day-to-day life, often using potassium permanganate against a variety of diseases. Usually, when you want to decontaminate the affected area, killing the bacteria.
Method of use:
- An anti-fungal bath. You have 0.5 l of normal vinegar, and 10 grams. the crystals of the manganese. Dissolve in 10 litres of boiled hot water. Stir into the mixture to keep it to 20 minutes on foot. Repeat the session for a full refund.
- Gadgets. 0.5 tsp. the liquid potassium permanganate dissolved in a cup of boiled hot water. The decline has, and the juice of a lemon. Stir and soak the cloth. Pulling gently squeeze and apply on the affected areas. In the top end, or just wear a clean sock. To withstand the lotion on for 15 minutes.
Naruto
Use it carefully, poisonous blend!
Method of use:
- 50g of lime to dilute the 1 liter of boiled water. Stir thoroughly, and the resulting solution for 3 minutes, to the lower part of the legs.
- Then, to get hold of the your feet for 15 minutes in a bath with a soda solution (diluted with soda).
The frequency of treatment – twice a week.
After the bath the skin and all the nails have to deal with extra essential oil.
Formaldehyde
Use a careful, toxic! For you to keep as possible away from your curious children.
Method of application:
- Undiluted, may be applied to the surface of the affected nail. To be out of minutes, and rinse with plain water from the tap.
- After applying a moisturize the skin of essential oils or antifungal cream.
- Frequency of use – 3-5 times (total).
Salt
In addition to this, you can either use a table or a real sea-salt, in spite of the fact that it is.
What you'll need:
- iodine (pharmaceutical);
- the salt – 2st.I;
- water, l;
- soda – glass.
Method of application:
- Does the bathroom. To do this, mix the sea salt with a cup of plain baking soda. Dilute to one liter of boiled hot water. Wait until the mixture cools a bit and then immerse the feet.
- In the end sanded with a nail file, a foot, and gently cut the soft keratinized.
- Wash your feet using soap, treat it with iodine. On top of that, the area affected by the fungi, the process three times, waiting for the drying of each successive layer.
Kombucha
Prior to that it often is used in the production. Kombucha can help you fighting against fungus. You will need no mortar, and pieces of mushroom. Made under the tender to the affected area, then wrap the top with plastic. You can leave the lotion at night or clean up after drying. In addition, in order to drink the infusion derived from the Kombucha.
Prevention of nail fungus
Toenail fungus treatment procedures are long and exhausting. It requires a systematic approach and thorough execution of all the instructions. Optimally, the method of complex treatment when the patient is using the drug, and carried out at home seminars – the bathroom, it's gadgets and applications. On top of that, the natural ingredients are available, it is low-cost. There are some house like aloe, iodine, walnut, or salt.
Most of the after-treatment goes on with a normal life, not thinking about the possibility of re-infection by the fungus. Unfortunately, the disease spreads easily, the immune system and fighting against it won't.
You can reduce the chance of infection, if you adhere to the following precautions:
- to be reduced by the use of a variety of dust from the perspiration of the feet;
- it's time for a change (rinsing optional) socks;
- it is recommended that you buy a natural cotton socks so that your skin can breathe in it;
- it is regularly aired, and clean shoes;
- you have your own toiletries (washcloth, Bathrobe, Slippers);
- not to be like someone else's shoes (even if the supply of sneakers, inside);
- when choosing shoes, do not measure, so be sure to take the stockings;
- a daily wash with soap and feet wipe them dry;
- do not wear a shoe for a long time now, especially in the summer, there should be a change of shoes to work, school, or Institute;
- after the treatment, the fungus change to all nail accessories;
- have a manicure set;
- to prevent always use some antifungal ointments, or sprays-especially after sitting for a pedicure/manicure;
- see to it that the man he took the sterilized tools;
- bring Slippers when visiting public swimming pools/saunas/steam rooms/spas and other similar places.
This simple action will help protect against the risk of re-infection. In addition, in order to maintain healthy feet and to reduce the natural flushing. Unfortunately, one of the men to cure the fungus is more difficult, because of the nature of the shoe. The men are mostly closed shoes wear it with thick black stockings-even in summer. Rarely does the use of a closed shoe. On the side of my feet the sweat, an unpleasant, sharp smell. A couple of people, a regular basis use the wash the socks. Therefore, the importance of prevention should not be underestimated.
Conclusion
As you can see, the the folk remedies, which can help you in getting rid of athlete's foot quite a bit. They all give a different effect. However, the selection for yourself, you have to remember that the onychomycosis (a fungus) had their own variants, and each one requires its own individual approach. In addition to the essential ingredients that assist the conventional pharmaceutical means, such as by taking aspirin, or boric acid.