Nail fungus, doctors are better known as onychomycosis – the disease is uncomfortable, for a long time, requires a comprehensive treatment. There are many drugs, specifically against onychomycosis: cream, liquid, lotions, tablets, aerosols, gels. The doctors even make a list according to the condition of his patient. Not less effective and folk medicine of nail fungus. Best applied as an additional treatment, as well as the timely prevention.
Most of the Home-methods to spend the mushroom work, when the disease is located on the first, early Phase. Sometimes, natural remedies contribute to the softening and independent of the waste of the infected plate. With the time, instead, another, already, the healthy nail grows.
If the fungus revealed later, the natural remedies are a great help, the official medicine. You should, after the official approval of the doctor, because in the case of fungus, there are several sub-species, each requires its methods of treatment.
About the infection
Nail fungus and stop – a very common disease of the viral type. The spores of the fungus infect the area around the nails, nail plate itself. The main place of concentration of fungus in the nail bed. Therefore, some methods of treatment will be no noticeable effect. Drugs difficult to penetrate due to the density structure of the nail.
The reasons for the emergence of the fungus:
- reduced immunity;
- non-compliance with the Hygiene;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- endocrine disease, especially effects on the strength of the immunity;
- Obesity;
- profuse sweating;
- non-seasonal shoes;
- specific work;
- Carelessness in some of the public areas (Pool, Sauna, beaches, community showers).
Also dangerous to wear the shoes of other people. No matter, it is family members, fellow students, or neighbors. Diseases are equally vulnerable to adults, adolescents and children of both sexes. The only difference is that the treatment of the child requires a correction of the dosing in the selection of drugs.
The treatment at home
In the treatment of nail fungus at home with the use of various natural resources, there is a task – change in the existing alkaline environment in all affected areas to a different, acid. It fungus is harmful infestations and gradually leads to serious consequences for the organism will destroy.
The undoubted advantage of the natural ingredients of its composition. No chemicals and side effects influence is minimal. In General, after a long medical therapy patients need to recover for a while. With the use of natural resources is excluded. They will only help, not harm the body. It is important to have the right ingredients, here are the tips the doctor's help.
Most often, traditional medicine provides the use of:
- Soap and similar cleaning agents – you antiseptics, in addition, the tissue softens;
- Butter – for soft antiseptic treatment, phase disinfection Sept;
- Solutions of acids and similar compounds for the preparation of medicinal baths;
- Drugs applications.
Against fungal infestation it is used in the rule:
- Soap;
- Food Vinegar;
- the solution of manganese;
- ammonia solution;
- Tea tree oil;
- Lactic acid;
- Glycolic acid;
- Boric acid;
- potassium dichromate;
- with;
- Bleach;
- Formaldehyde;
- Anhydride;
- Iodine;
- Glycerol;
- Kerosene.
The Folk Medicine
Natural anti fungal agents act gently, without trying, somehow, the body damage cells. To achieve a quick result here, waiting is not necessary, the therapy can be stretched about 2-3 months, depending on how mushroom to develop.
The methods of treatment at home with natural remedies are:
- Spas, operating for the disinfection and softening of the tissue;
- local treatment with antiseptics;
- the application of the medium, the active fungistatic properties on fungal infected area;
- Applications.
It should be understood that the treatment should start immediately, as soon as the first alarming symptoms of the fungus become. Don't wait for the spread of the disease.
The people's recipes
Solution with water and soap to clean
Does not fit for body care, but a normal soap. He has a sharp specific smell. It is a great antiseptic, not for nothing, grandma's attempted annihilation only to you.
Type of application:
- The affected areas you can lather easily, then you have to wait a while, rinse with warm water.
- You can make the bath – 72% tar (economic) soap on a usual grater graters (coarse). The pieces in the preheated water. Best of boiled water. Do not stir until all the pieces match. To do this, the temperature of the water, the maximum tolerant. Then in a bowl, gently feet, put it down keep it there for 15-20 minutes.
- Grit nail file gently remove with a relaxed top layer of the nail plate, also keratinized skin cells.
Great preparatory procedures, after you apply any other antimycotic agents. Also, after the bath, the relaxation, the feet will not "buzzing" and drink to feel better.
Lactic acid
The special fabric, sold cheaply in pharmacies. Not to be confused with dairy products. It is a chemical compound.
Methods of application:
- Prior to the use of acids, the affected area prior sources by the usual hot pan (without anything).
- Then dilute the acid with water, observing a ratio of 10g. Acid (40%) to 0.5 liters of liquid.
- Stir and gently lower the feet in the resulting solution. Hold for 4-5 minutes (not longer). Before use, the solution is a little drips on his elbow, by the sensitivity.
Solution acetic the essences
With a normal Apple cider vinegar. He helps the alkaline environment to change the case of acid-containing substances that are harmful to mildew.
An important prerequisite for a system check before the application of the medium on the sensitivity.
Methods of application:
- Glycerol Plus White Vinegar. Mix 2 Tbsp. L. alcohol/2pcs.L. Vinegar, by there 1st.L. of glycerol. Instead of alcohol you can a natural Propolis (tincture), which is a bit of the efficiency. Ready composition to treat all the affected areas daily. Do not try to healthy skin. The course consists of 15-30 sessions, and will not be continued until the infected nail to fall off gradually and begins to grow again healthy.
- An ointment made of egg and vinegar. Pour the whole egg 100gr. Vinegar. More convenient put it in a glass. Do not let Infusion over 7 days, until the whole bowl to dissolve itself. Instead, only a thin sheet to be removed. Insert a disc (100 G) soft Butter, mix everything together. Finished creamy Emulsion to process all of the affected areas by attenuating the compress according to the.
Oil
Essential oils are active in the fight against intruding fungus.
What types of oils will help against onychomycosis:
- Eucalyptus;
- Tea tree;
- Mint;
- Jaw;
- Thymol;
- Lemon;
- Castor oil;
- Coconut;
- Avocado.
Methods of application:
- Eucalyptus oil are mixed, add a little vinegar. The finished mixture just store in the fridge. Resist 3 days, then the nails treat, until the complete disappearance of the disease.
- Lemon oil – active in helping and self in the composition of other oils. You treat all the affected, remove excess with a cotton ball. Course long, 10 days. The oil gradually lightens the nails, cleans them and brings a natural healthy color. Courses sessions take regular breaks, until the plate is completely cured.
- A good fraction of lemon oil works with a different oil, tea tree oil. The only minus – tea tree oil can darken help the nail, but the plate is healthy and increases the strength. In addition, this oil is eliminates unpleasant odors. Experts advise to adjust the treatment at the same time, the diet, by the garlic. A great antiseptic, which is capable to influence all the fungal cells from the inside, helps to heal faster.
Glycolic acid and boric acid
They are easy to acquire in the local pharmacy. Cheap, but effective means. They are for the home treatment mildew, manufacturing the skin, and the infected nails. Before the procedure it is better not to fingers, ridges, and nail removal skin, the skin is carefully check. Not the conduct of the meetings, if you have a fresh wound, abrasion, bruise, or redness.
Methods of application:
- 2-5% need solution of both acids. It is pretreated with a subdued nail.
- In the case of acids, strong fungicidal action, which is why they often use for exfoliation, because you will be able to destroy the upper Horny layer Dermis and of the affected nail.
- Processing the surface must be carefully, trying not to step on the other. Healthy Areas.
Manganese
There are several forms of application. If a powder, the normal ear wand in warm water, moistened touch your dry powder. Then treat the affected places. Manganese burns the skin, by killing, therefore, pathogens.
In everyday life increasingly with potassium permanganate against various diseases. Mainly, if it is required, the affected area disinfected to kill the germs.
Methods of application:
- Anti-fungal baby bath. Must – 0,5 L normal vinegar, 10 gr. Crystals of manganese. Dissolved in 10 liters of boiling hot water. Stir and add in the resulting mixture, keep it for 20 minutes, the feet. Repeat sessions until full recovery.
- Lotions. 0.5 TSP liquid potassium permanganate dissolved in a glass of warm boiled water. They drop there lemon juice. Stir and soak the cloth napkin. Pull slightly wring out and apply on the affected areas. Above to connect immediately or wear clean socks. Resist Lotion Stand For 15 Minutes.
Bleach
Use caution, toxic mix!
Methods of application:
- 50g lime dilute to 1L boiled water. Stir thoroughly and the resulting solution for 3 minutes lower leg.
- Afterwards, keep feet for 15 minutes in another bath with Soda solution (dilute Soda).
The frequency of treatment – twice per week.
After baths, the skin and all the nails, treat in addition to essential oil.
Formaldehyde
Use caution, toxic! Keep as far away from the curious children.
Type of application:
- Undiluted on the surface of the affected nail. To resist Minute and with normal tap water to rinse.
- After the application of essential oils, the skin or antifungal cream to moisten.
- The frequency of applications – 3-5 times (total).
Salt
In addition, you can register with a normal cooking or real sea salt, depending on what it is.
What you need:
- Iodine (From The Pharmacy);
- Salt – 2pcs.L.;
- Liters Water;
- Soda – Glass.
Type of application:
- Make the foot bath. To do this, mix the sea salt with a glass of ordinary baking powder. Is breed a Liter of boiling hot water. Wait until the mixture has cooled a little, then immerse feet.
- At the end of the nail file feet of sand, neat soft callused areas cut off.
- To treat it wash the soap of the feet with a core, with iodine. Where is the place the affected fungus, process three times, waiting for the drying of each successive layer.
Kombucha
Earlier it was often used in the houses. Kombucha can help against mildew. It is not the solution, but the pieces of the mushroom must. She gently applied poet, to the affected area, then wrap up a polyethylene top. Write a Lotion for the night or clean up after drying. In addition, contracts sinking a tincture, a resultant of Kombucha.
Prevention of nail fungus
The treatment of a fungus procedure is long and tiring. It requires a systematic approach and careful execution of all instructions. The best technology a comprehensive treatment works if the Patient is using the medication prescribed by the doctor and leads their meetings in the bathroom, makes lotions, applications. The more that natural ingredients are available that are inexpensive. There are some houses, such as Aloe Vera, iodine, walnut, or saline.
Most of the after treatment continue living a normal life, without thinking about the likelihood of a recurrence of infection by the fungus. Unfortunately, the disease spreads easily, immunity against him no no.
You can only reduce the probability of infection to observe the following safety instructions:
- you can reduce with the help of various powders of the feet sweating;
- timely change of socks (washing is required);
- preferably buy natural cotton socks to the skin could "breathe" in them;
- regularly ventilate and clean the shoes;
- your own hygiene items (washcloths, Bathrobe, Slippers);
- they carry the possibility of the stranger's shoes (even if you provide Slippers away);
- the choice of shoes, I not necessarily take a sock;
- daily wash your feet with soap and water, wipe dry;
- you do not wear shoes for a long time, especially in the summer – leave the shoes at work, in school or College;
- after the treatment of the fungus to change all of the manicure accessories;
- you have your own manicure Set;
- for prevention you regularly use any anti fungal ointments or Sprays, especially after the session, pedicure/manicure;
- see to it that the master took sterilized instruments;
- take Slippers when visiting public baths/saunas/steam baths/Saunas, and other similar places.
These simple steps help counter the threat of reinfection. In addition, the feet stay healthy and reduce the natural sweating. Unfortunately, men cure fungus is more difficult because of the peculiarities of wearing the shoes. Men are more likely to take wear closed shoes, with their dense, dark socks, even in summer. Rarely smenku use. As a result feet sweat, you may receive an unpleasant, pungent smell. Hardly anyone deletes regularly used socks. Therefore, the importance of prophylactic measures should not be underestimated.
Conclusion
As one of the folk remedies that help in the elimination of fungal infection, enough sees. They all have different effects. But the choice for itself, it should be remembered that onychomycosis (fungus) has its varieties and each requires its own individual treatment. Apart from the natural components of the conventional pharmaceutical agents such as Aspirin or boric acid help.