Traditional treatments for onychomycosis

Today we will talk about the treatment and prevention of onychomycosis, so that everyone can know how to get rid of onychomycosis and prevent the recurrence of this disease.Statistics show that almost one in ten people in the world suffers from onychomycosis. This means this infection is very common and extremely insidious. This disease is very uncomfortable for the eyes, as the fungus-infected areas look very disgusting.If you think the disease will never affect you, don't commit - it's easy to contract the fungus in any public place: at the beach, bathhouses, saunas, swimming pools, gyms and other crowded places.

Signs and symptoms of onychomycosis

In fact, few people know that there are thousands of fungal infections. But many of them don't cause pain and are invisible to the naked eye.Due to this property, a person infected with the fungus may not even realize it during the initial stages of the disease. But there are several types of fungi that can cause pain around and under the nails.

notes!Since painful symptoms caused by fungi are extremely rare, see a doctor only in the final stages of the disease, when there is a change in the color of the nail, deformation of the nail and loss of the upper plate. Treatment is difficult in the later stages and care must be taken to prevent the disease. This will ensure you avoid infection.

In order to prevent and promptly treat nail fungus, it is important to know that the development of fungal infections affecting the nail plate occurs in three stages:The first stage of the disease onset is when there are no obvious symptoms; the appearance of inconspicuous and almost invisible spots and streaks on the nails;

notes!Onychomycosis (onychomycosis) can only be diagnosed early in a hospital laboratory setting. That’s why, if you notice the slightest change in your nail plate, seek medical attention immediately!

The second stage of onychomycosis is a change in the color of the nail plate, loss of luster, deformation of its sides and upper part:The third late stage of the fungus is severe delamination and brittleness of the nail, which can lead to its complete loss.Additionally, fungal infections can affect the skin around the nails and cause unpleasant sensations such as itching, burning, and pain.

Prevent onychomycosis

Every day, we unknowingly interact with thousands of bacteria around us. But almost all of them are absolutely harmless to us because the immune system acts like an invisible guardian angel, protecting us from disease.

notes!Therefore, the first step in preventing onychomycosis is a proper, balanced diet. If your body is rich in minerals, vitamins and beneficial substances, your immune system will work only for you.

Movement is life! This is true because participating in sports and leading an active lifestyle makes us healthy, strong and resilient, both physically and mentally. Physical activity prevents cardiovascular system diseases.If blood circulation is impaired, the protective functions of the skin such as hands, feet, and nails cannot function properly, leading to disease.

Fungal infection causes

Warm, moist rooms are a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, you need to ensure the cleanliness of your home, especially the bathroom and toilet.

This is important!When visiting public places: water parks, bathhouses, swimming pools, and saunas, you need to dress appropriately and wear shoes. Then wash thoroughly and shower.

In order not to create a favorable environment for fungi to appear and multiply "under the nose", wear comfortable, preferably natural, shoes, socks, stockings, slippers, tights, etc. It is inconvenient to wear and can cause calluses, corns, and sweating. and wounds. This results in the development of an alkaline microclimate – an ideal place for fungi to thrive.

notes!Always be careful when going to a beauty salon. Only visit trustworthy and recommended places because we are talking about protecting your health. Pedicures, manicures and manicures are completely safe and easy when done by a professional. Wounds, cuts, and improper handling are all ways of infection.

It is important to know that you cannot wear someone else's shoes as this can harm your health. We strictly adhere to personal hygiene rules.

It's important to understand this!Fungi must be treated promptly and thoroughly. This disease does not disappear on its own, time only promotes the spread of the infection, since complications may arise: it can spread from the feet to the stomach, groin area, chest skin, armpits.

If someone in your family has foot fungus, there is a chance that healthy family members may become infected. Pay more attention to personal hygiene than usual and do not wear other people's shoes, towels, brushes, combs, etc.

Traditional treatments for onychomycosis

It is important to avoid infection; you should always contact a specialist for qualified medical help.

notes!In combination with medications, you can use traditional methods of treating onychomycosis, which are very effective and help to get rid of this unpleasant disease.

Vinegar compress to treat onychomycosis

raw material:

• Vegetable oil - two tablespoons;
• Apple cider vinegar - two tablespoons.

Preparation and use:

1. Mix vinegar and oil in a 1: 1 ratio, then thoroughly moisten a cotton pad with the resulting solution and apply it to fungal-infected nails. We fix the top with adhesive tape or a bandage.
2. Leave the compress on overnight and remove it in the morning. We use vinegar compresses to treat the fungus until the affected nail has completely replaced the diseased nail with a healthy nail.

antifungal oil

This fragrant natural oil helps fight fungal infections on feet and nails, soothes irritated skin, and relieves tired feet.raw material:

• Ef. Clove oil - 5 drops;
• Ef. Cinnamon bark oil - 5 drops;
• Ef. Oil - thyme (thyme) - 20 drops;
• Ef. Sage oil - 10 drops;
• Ef. Lavender oil - 30 drops;
• Tea tree essential oil - 25 drops;
• Jojoba Oil - 100 ml.

Prepare:

1. Pour the jojoba oil into a dark bottle, add the essential oil and mix vigorously for three minutes.
2. Place the bottle in a dark place at normal room temperature for a day to allow the therapeutic oil to mature.

After this, the aromatic antifungal oil is ready.how to use:Wash and dry your feet. Shake the oil in the bottle well and apply a few drops to your legs. Even if the fungus infects one foot, we will apply a treatment to the other foot for prevention purposes.Apply the oil between your nails and toes, massage the skin slightly and wait for the oil to be absorbed. Then we put cotton socks on our feet.Use medicated oil two to three times a day; it can also be applied to acne and wounds. The oil will keep in a cool place for up to two years.

tea tree mushroom

This is a simple and very good remedy for fungus.

This works!Before going to bed, it is recommended to compress with a strong kombucha, and the longer the mushrooms are soaked, the better.

Procedure: You will steam your feet in warm water, then apply kombucha and secure them with a bandage. Leave it overnight and take it out in the morning. The course of treatment is four weeks.Another treatment option: Pinch off a small piece of kombucha, remove the film, and mash the peeled portion into a paste. Rub the resulting bumps into the affected area 3 times a day. It is important to take a fresh piece of mushroom for each surgery.

Celandine Soup Bath

Bathing with celandine soup is helpful.

1. The ratio of grass to water is 2: 3. Add the required amount of celandine and water and boil for 3 minutes.
2. Strain the soup and steam the feet for half an hour.
3. Make a lotion from the same decoction and apply it to the affected area.

baking soda

Using baking soda is effective.

1. Treatment Procedure: Apply soda lotion and steam your feet in a soda solution.
2. Soda water recipe: three liters of hot water, one tablespoon of soda water. Mix the soda thoroughly until it is completely dissolved.
3. You need to steam your feet thoroughly in a soda solution, then dry them with a clean towel and apply celandine oil (available in pharmacies).

After washing with soda, you can moisten a cotton swab with celandine oil, place it between your toes, and secure it with a band-aid. We put a sock on top. We leave the bandage on for 20 minutes.The procedure should be performed twice daily for a month.

Fungal Ointment – Recipe 1

Preparation: Wash the eggs and pour vinegar on them. Keep in a dark place until the shells are completely dissolved. Throw away the film and mix the vinegar with the remaining eggs and then mix it with the butter.Application: The resulting ointment should be applied to areas affected by fungi in the morning and evening. Do this until complete recovery, after which you can use ointment for prophylaxis.

Fungal Ointment – Recipe 2

raw material:

• One raw egg;
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
• One tablespoon of 70% aromatic vinegar.

Prepare:Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and the therapeutic paste is ready. We store it in the refrigerator and use it as needed.application:

1. We steam our feet, dry them and apply ointment to the fungal infected areas.
2. You need to put a plastic bag over it and secure it with a bandage or put on socks.
3. Do the procedure in the evening and leave it till morning.

The course of treatment is 30 days.

Fungal Ointment – Recipe 3

Another folk method of treating toenail fungus is to use an acetin-based ointment that is easy to prepare and very effective.raw material:

• Raw eggs (preferably domestic eggs) - 2;
• Vinegar 70% - 1 cup;
• Butter - 200 g.

Preparation of ointment:

1. Wash the eggs, put them in a half-liter jar and pour the vinegar so that it covers the contents of the jar.
2. Leave the jar in a dark place for 10 days, during which time the eggshells will completely dissolve in the essence.
3. We take the eggs out of the jar with a fork, remove the film, put them in a bowl and add softened butter (the butter is taken out of the refrigerator in advance).
4. Mash the eggs with a fork and combine with the butter. We should get a homogeneous mass similar to sour cream. Add three tablespoons of acetic acid from the jar with eggs to the mixture and mix again.

Store the finished ointment in the refrigerator.application:

1. Wash and dry your feet, lubricate the affected area with ointment, and allow to dry for five minutes. The ointment will be absorbed quickly, so put on clean socks and go to bed.
2. Use every night for a month. Then, when you feel the illness is passing, you'll need to apply it once a week.

After treatment, feet and nails will become clean and healthy, itching and diaper rash will disappear, and skin will become smooth and healthy.

antifungal bath

This therapeutic bath can be performed daily with the addition of a dilute solution of vinegar, potassium permanganate, soda solution and essential oil solution.

notes!Prevention of fungal nail infections should be carried out regularly to avoid recurrence of the disease.

Eucalyptus and Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe juice, eucalyptus oil, or eucalyptus tincture can also help treat onychomycosis. Their use is very simple: you need to lubricate the affected area three times a day until recovery.

Foot Fungus Essential Oil

The traditional method of treating toenail fungus with essential oils has proven to work well in practice because of their good antifungal properties.Oils used: Tea tree oil, lemon oil, fir oil, sandalwood oil, patchouli oil.Contraindications: Personal intolerance, pregnancy.

tea tree oil

Let’s take tea tree as an example to look at the key points of using essential oils. This recipe can be used with other oils. Bath - Method 1

1. In one liter of hot water we need to dilute 20 drops of oil and one teaspoon of shower gel.
2. Leave the bath on for 20 minutes until the water has cooled. This procedure must be performed daily until full recovery is achieved.

After treatment, it is recommended to take a preventive bath with tea tree oil (or other oil) once a week.Rub oil - method twoUse cotton wool to rub the essential oil onto the fungus-infected nail plate.To perform this procedure, you need to wash your feet thoroughly with laundry soap and dry them. Then rub the oil into the affected area and let it absorb. There is no need to wash your feet after rubbing them for the oil to have its healing properties.

notes!Lemon essential oil is also suitable for use in the above procedures; it helps prevent infection and will not darken the nails, maintaining their natural appearance.

Treatment time is three or even four months, depending on the patient's immunity and the stage of the fungus.

Propolis Alcohol Tincture

Purchase a 20% alcohol-based propolis tincture at the drugstore and apply it to sore nails with a cotton swab. Perform this procedure every day.Soon you will see the results: the diseased nails will disappear and new ones will grow.

sea salt

Take a sea salt bath every day for a week. Lubricate your feet with fresh celandine juice 3 times a day for 3 months.

Treat fungi with iodine

Apply a drop of iodine to the sore nail every morning and evening for three weeks. Be sure to treat adjacent nails (surface-healthy nails) at the same time.After about a week or slightly earlier, you may experience a slight burning and soreness around the nail, which is a sign of successful treatment. For severe pain, use iodine less frequently.

salt and mint

The healing properties of common salt will help treat onychomycosis.Preparation:

1. Mix chopped mint with salt in a 1: 1 ratio.
2. The resulting pulp should be placed between the affected nail plate and the toe.

Repeat this until the infection is completely healed.

Ointments and preparations

For the treatment and prevention of onychomycosis, combined with folk remedies, it is best to use effective drugs, which can allow you to quickly cure the disease and prevent its recurrence.salicylic acid ointmentThis drug is commonly used to treat various skin diseases: lichen, acne, diaper rash. This ointment also helps treat fungal infections. It contains 25% salicylic acid.How to use: Apply to the affected area 2-3 times a day.zinc ointmentAnother cheap "folk" medicine sold in pharmacies. The ointment contains zinc oxide and petroleum jelly.Zinc ointment has no contraindications and can be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children. This medicine should be applied to the affected area up to 5 times daily. However, if the fungus is not severe, the number of applications can be reduced.Sulfuric acid ointmentThis medicine contains 10 to 33 percent sulfur and is a great remedy for foot and nail fungus. During treatment, it is best to take a 10% solution. This medicine should be applied 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment is one week.Can be used to treat skin diseases in young children.

notes!Consult your doctor before using traditional methods or any other medications to treat toenail fungus.

Treatment and prevention of onychomycosis takes time and effort; you need to be patient and not wait for a quick recovery.

It's important to understand this!Onychomycosis is extremely tenacious and quickly develops immunity to the substances in antifungal medications. Therefore, if the infection is reinfected or was not treated last time, the medicines used before will be useless. You should buy a drug that has a completely different mechanism of action.

It is recommended to consult a doctor for diagnosis in time, do not let the condition worsen, start treatment on time, and complete the treatment, so that you will forget about the unpleasant disease of onychomycosis.healthy!