Nail fungus, known by physicians as onychomycosis is a disease unpleasant, long, which requires a complex treatment. There are many drugs developed against onychomycosis: lotions, liquid lotions, pills, aerosols, gels. The doctors themselves make up the list, focusing on the condition of their patient. No less effective are folk remedies for nail fungus. It is best used as a supplementary treatment, and prevention.
The majority of the household ways of fungi when the disease is in the first stage. Sometimes natural remedies help to soften and separate from the fall away from the infected plate. Instead, it grows another, as the health of the nails.
If the fungus is discovered later, then natural remedies to be a great help to official medicine. Must be used after the formal approval of the doctor because the fungus there are several subspecies, each requires its own methods of treatment.
About the infection
Fungal nails and feet very common viral disease type. Spores of the fungus are amazing in the region around the nail, nail plate themselves. The main place of concentration of the fungus is the nail bed. For this reason, some methods of treatment do not yield any tangible effect. Drugs is difficult to penetrate the dense structure of the nail.
Causes of fungus:
- download immunity;
- breach of hygiene;
- diabetes mellitus;
- endocrine diseases, which especially affect the strength of the immune system.
- obesity;
- heavy sweating;
- non-seasonal shoes;
- the specific activity;
- carelessness in some areas (swimming pool, sauna, on the beach, showers are shared).
It is also dangerous to wear shoes of other people. It does not matter be it family members, friends or neighbours. The disease also affected adults, adolescents and children of both sexes. The only difference is the treatment of the child requires correction of the dose in the selection of drugs.
Home treatment
The treatment of nail fungus at home using various natural remedies, there is a problem – the change in the alkaline environment of all the affected areas of the other acid. It is harmful to the fungus and gradually cause of the pain to the body destruction.
Undoubted advantage of natural ingredients in its composition. There are No chemicals and the side effects minimum. Normally, after a long medical therapy patients have a little bit of time to recover. When using natural remedies is possible. Only help, not harm the body. It is important to choose the ingredients that will help the doctor advice.
Very often, the traditional medicine offers to use:
- soap-like detergents – they are antiseptic, in addition, soften the tissue;
- oil for antiseptic gentle treatment staggered disinfection;
- acid and similar compounds for the treatment baths;
- medicines needed for the application.
Against athlete's foot that are used:
- soap;
- food vinegar;
- the solution of manganese;
- the ammonia solution;
- tea tree oil;
- the lactic acid;
- glycolic acid;
- boric acid;
- bichromate of potassium;
- with;
- bleach;
- formaldehyde;
- anhydride;
- iodine;
- glycerin;
- kerosene.
Traditional medicine
Natural antifungal products are more gentle, and not trying to do harm to the cells of the body. Fast results right here waiting for no reason, the therapy can last for 2-3 months, depending how you develop a fungus.
Methods of home treatment natural remedies include:
- baths effect for the disinfection and softening of the tissues;
- local treatment with antiseptics;
- apply the resources that the active fungistatic properties on the affected fungus region;
- application.
You need to understand that the treatment should begin immediately, as soon as the first alarming symptoms of the fungus appeared. It is not necessary to wait for the spread of the disease.
Popular recipes
A solution of soap and water
Not fit in the shower, and the usual soap. Has a strong specific smell. It is a good antiseptic, it's no wonder the grandmother tried to wash them alone.
Method of application:
- The place in question can only lather, then, after waiting a while, rinse with hot water.
- To make the bath – 72% of coal-tar (commercial) soap to RUB on a grater normal (large). The pieces by placing it in hot water. The best fit of boiled water. Stir until all pieces are dissolved. The temperature of the water to make it more tolerable. Then, in a bowl, slightly lower than at the foot, hold it there for 15-20 minutes.
- Abrasive nail file gently remove the softened top layer of the plate of the nail, also keratinized cells of the skin.
Excellent preparation procedure, after which it can be applied to other antimycotic agents. In addition, after the bath you feel pleasant relaxation, the feet are not the "buzz" and sleep better.
Lactic acid
A special substance is sold cheaply in pharmacies. Not to be confused with dairy products. This chemical compound.
Methods of use:
- Before using the acid, the affected area should be pre-stripped, making a regular hot tub (nothing).
- After diluting the acid with water, following the ratio of 10g. acid (40%) to 0.5 l of liquid.
- Shake gently and dip your feet in the resulting solution. Maintain for 4-5 minutes (no more). Before using a drop of the solution on his elbow, checking the sensitivity.
A solution of vinegar
Use regular Apple cider vinegar. Helps to change the alkaline environment of the tissues in the acid, harmful for the fungus.
Good condition – pre-inspection before use, the sensitivity.
Methods of use:
- Glycerin more vinegar essence. Mix 2 tablespoons of alcohol/2st.l'. the vinegar, add it 1.l'. from glycerin. Instead of alcohol you can use natural propolis (tincture), this will increase the efficiency. The finish of the composition to treat all the affected areas daily. Try not to touch the healthy skin. The course consists of 15 to 30 sessions, and continues until the infected nail will disappear gradually and did not begin to grow healthy.
- Cream eggs and vinegar. Pour a whole egg 100g. Vinegar. Easier to put it in a glass. Leave to infuse for 7 days, while the whole of the shell is dissolved. On the other hand, is only a fine film that must be removed. Add a piece (100 g) of butter, all beat up. Prepared creamy emulsion to treat all the affected areas, making the pack after steaming.
Oil
The essential oils are widely used in the fight with the annoying fungus.
What types of oils to help against onychomycosis:
- eucalyptus;
- tea tree;
- mint;
- pi;
- thymol;
- lemon;
- castor;
- coconut;
- avocado.
Methods of use:
- Eucalyptus oil can be mixed, add a little vinegar. The finished mixture is stored in the refrigerator. To endure it for 3 days, then try the nails, up to the total disappearance of the disease.
- Lemon olive oil actively helping itself or together with other oils. To treat all the affected areas, the removal of the excess with a cotton swab. The course is long, 10 days. The oil will gradually lighten your nails, clean them and return to healthy, natural color. Courses sessions are continued with periodic interruptions, until the plate is completely cured.
- It works well with the fraction of lemon oil with another oil of a tree of tea. The only negative – the tree of tea can contribute to the darkening of nails, but the plate will be healthy and increase strength. In addition, this oil eliminates odors. Experts suggest the treatment at the same time to adjust the diet, add the garlic. Great antiseptic that can affect all the fungi in the interior of the cells to help them recover quickly.
Glycolic and boric acid
They are easy to buy pharmacies local. Low-cost, but spectacular media. Are used for the home treatment of fungus, treatment infects the skin and nails. Before the operation it is best not to remove the burrs with your fingers and cuticles, also carefully inspect the skin. It is impossible to do if you have a fresh wound, abrasion, bruise, or redness.
Methods of use:
- You will need a 2-5% solution of the two acids. Are treated with a pre-soaked nail.
- Acids have a pronounced fungicidal action, which is why it is often used for peeling, as it may destroy the upper keratinous layer of the dermis and of the affected nail.
- The treatment of the surface must be carefully, trying not to affect other people. Sa areas.
Manganese
There are several forms of application. If you have a powder, then wet with a regular q-tip in warm water to touch your powder dry. Then, treat all the affected areas. Manganese cauterize the skin, thus killing pathogens.
In everyday life, often potassium permanganate against various diseases. Especially when you want to decontaminate the affected area, kill germs.
Methods of use:
- Anti-fungal bath. Need 0.5 l of vinegar normal, 10 gr. crystals of manganese. Dissolve in 10 litres of boiling hot water. Add the mixture to stand 20 minutes of the leg. Repeat the sessions for a full recovery.
- Gadgets. 0.5 tsp. liquid potassium permanganate dissolved in a glass of boiling hot water. Drop it in the lemon juice. Stir and enjoy the fabric. Pulling gently squeeze and apply to affected areas. Top wrap or just bring a clean and dry. In order to withstand the lotion 15 minutes.
Bleach
Use this with care, poisonous blend!
Methods of use:
- 50 gr. of lemon to dilute 1 liter of boiled water. Stir well and the resulting solution for 3 minutes in the legs.
- Then, in order to keep the feet for 15 minutes in another bath with soda solution (diluted with soda).
The frequency of treatment – twice a week.
After the bath the skin and all the keys to manage the additional essential oil.
Formaldehyde
Use this with caution, poisonous! To keep away from curious children.
Method of application:
- Undiluted it can be applied to the surface of the affected nail. To endure a few minutes and rinse with ordinary tap water.
- After applying moisturize the skin and essential oils or antifungal cream.
- Frequency of use – 3-5 times (total).
Salt
In addition, you can use ordinary table or real sea salt, in spite of what it is.
What you need:
- iodine (pharmaceutical);
- salt – 2st.l.;
- water liter;
- soda – glass.
Method of application:
- Make bath. To do this, mix the sea salt with a glass of ordinary baking soda. Dilute it with a liter of boiling hot water. Wait until the mixture cools down a bit, and then immerse the feet.
- In the end polished with a nail file foot, gently cut the soft keratinized.
- Wash the feet using soap, treated with iodine. In addition, the areas affected by fungi, process three times, waiting for the drying of each successive layer.
Kombucha
Before they are often used in homes. Kombucha can help against fungi. Is no need for any type of mortar and the pieces of the mushroom. Make tighter them gently to the affected area and then wrap the top in plastic. You can leave the lotion at night or clean up after the drying. In addition, to drink the infusion obtained from Kombucha.
Prevention of nail fungus
Toenail fungus treatment procedure long and exhausting. It requires a systematic approach and thorough execution of all the instructions. Works best method of complex treatment when the patient is using the medications prescribed and carried out in house sessions – of the bath, do the gadgets, and applications. In addition, natural ingredients available, are of low cost. There are some house like aloe, iodine, walnut or salt.
More after the treatment continues to normal life, not think about the probability of re-infection by fungi. Unfortunately, the disease spreads easily, the immunity against him not.
You can only reduce the probability of infection, if it meets the following security measures:
- to reduce the use of multiple poles of sweating of the feet;
- time of change (wash optional) socks;
- it is advisable to buy natural cotton socks so your skin can breathe in them;
- regularly aired and cleaned shoes;
- having your own toiletries (washcloth, Bathrobe, Slippers);
- not be as another person's shoes (even when the offer shoe away);
- when choosing shoes, do not measure so make sure you take socks;
- daily washing with soap and feet wipe them dry;
- do not wear footwear for a long time, especially in the summer, which is a change of shoes at work, at school, or Institute;
- after a treatment of fungi change to all nail accessories;
- have a manicure set;
- prevention regularly use some antifungal ointments or sprays, especially after a session of pedicure/manicure;
- see that the master took the sterilized tools;
- bring Slippers when visiting the public swimming pool/sauna/sauna/baths and other similar places.
This simple action will help protect against the risk of re-infection. In addition, to keep your feet healthy and reduce natural sweating. Unfortunately, the men in the care of fungi is more difficult because of the peculiarities of the use of shoes. Men tend to have closed shoes wear it with dense, dark socks, even in summer. Rarely used inside of the shoes. By the feet sweat, an unpleasant, strong smell. Few people regularly use washes socks. Therefore, the importance of prevention cannot be underestimated.
Conclusion
As you can see, folk remedies that can help get rid of athlete's foot a lot. They all give a different effect. However, the choice of by itself, you have to remember that onychomycosis (fungus) has its own varieties and each requires its own individual approach. In addition to natural ingredients help in conventional pharmaceutical media, such as aspirin or boric acid.