Nail fungus, the most famous of the doctors as onychomycosis is a unpleasant disease, in the long run, requiring a complex treatment. There are many drugs developed against a onychomycosis: cream, lotions, pills, sprays, gels. The doctors themselves are on the list, focusing on the state of his patient. Not less effective are the remedies against nail fungus. It is best applied as a complementary treatment, in a timely manner and prevention.
Most of the ways to view the fungus function when the disease is located on the first, early stage. Sometimes, natural remedies contribute to softening and auto-away infected the plaque. With time, instead it pushes a different, already a healthy nail.
If the fungus is identified later, the natural remedies are becoming a great help to official medicine. They must be applied after the official approval of the doctor because a fungal infection there are several sub-species, it requires its own methods of treatment.
About infection
Nail fungus and stop – it is very common to the viral disease type. The spores of late blight hitting the area around the nails, themselves nail plate. The main place of concentration of the fungus is nail the lodge. Therefore, some methods of treatment does not give tangible effect. Drugs is difficult to penetrate the structure dense of the nail.
The reasons for the onset of thrush:
- reduction of the immunity;
- the lack of hygiene;
- diabetes mellitus;
- diseases of the endocrine system, especially affecting the power of the immunity;
- obesity;
- heavy sweating;
- the non-seasonal footwear;
- a particular job;
- the negligence in certain public places (swimming pool, sauna, beaches, showers).
It is also dangerous to wear shoes other people. Regardless, these are the members of the family, classmates or neighbours. The diseases, while also being exposed to adults, adolescents and children of both sexes. The only difference – the treatment of the child requires a dosage adjustment when the drug selection.
Home treatment
Treatment of nail fungus at home with the application of various natural means there is a task – modification of the existing alkaline environment of all affected parties to the other, acid. It is harmful to the mushrooms and gradually leads to their painless for the body to destruction.
Indisputable merit of natural ingredients – their composition. No chemistry and minimal side effects. Usually, after a long medical treatment of patients represents a certain amount of time to recover. When using natural means is excluded. They will only be to help, without harming the body. It is important to choose the right ingredients, here, will help your doctor's advice.
Most often, the traditional medicine offers to use:
- the soap, similar detergents – they are antiseptic, in addition, soften the tissues;
- oil – for antiseptic, progressive disinfection;
- the solutions of acids and similar compounds to create therapeutic baths;
- drug the means necessary for the application.
Against fungal infections are commonly used:
- the soap of marseille;
- food vinegar;
- the solution of manganese;
- a solution of ammonia;
- tea tree oil;
- the lactic acid;
- glycolic acid;
- the boric acid;
- the bichromate of potassium;
- with;
- bleach;
- the formaldehyde;
- anhydride;
- iodine;
- glycerin;
- kerosene.
The popular medicine
Natural anti-fungal tools work more, trying not to free cells of the body. Fast results here no need to wait, the treatment may stretch 2-3 long months, looking at how the time to grow fungus.
The methods of treatment at home natural remedies include:
- the pits, acting for the decontamination and softening of the tissue;
- the treatment of the antiseptic;
- the application of the means that have assets fungistatic properties on the area affected by the fungus in the region;
- appliques.
It is necessary to understand that treatment must begin as soon as the first signs of the fungus to fruition. Not worth it to wait for the spread of the disease.
The traditional recipes
The solution of soap and water
Will not work with the toilet, and that the normal soap. It is the strong smell. It is an excellent antiseptic, it is not surprising that the grandmother tried to wash them.
Mode of employment:
- Affected, you can simply lather up, then at the end of time, remove the hot water.
- Do the cups – 72% of tar (economic) the soap to rub it on a grater with large holes (large). The pieces of the place in a preheated oven of water. It is advisable to boil the water. Stir until the pieces are not to dissolve. The temperature of the water to the maximum tolerable. Then in a bowl of water gently falling feet, hold it there for 15-20 minutes.
- Abrasive nail file gently remove softened upper layer with the nail plate, also keratinized cells of the skin.
Excellent preparatory of the procedure, after which you can apply other antimycotic substance. In addition, after the bath you feel a pleasant relaxation, the feet is more of a "buzz" and sleeps much better.
The lactic acid
A special substance, which is sold cheaply in pharmacies. It should not be confused with the dairy products. It is a chemical compound.
Modes of use:
- Before using the acid, the affected area need to pre-steam, which usually a hot bath (without anything).
- And then dilute the acid to the water, in a ratio of 10g. the acid (40%) to 0.5 l of liquid.
- Gently stir the bottom of the legs in the mortar. Take 4 to 5 minutes (no more). Before use, pour a little solution on his elbow, testing for the sensitivity.
The vinegar solution
Uses cider vinegar. It allows you to change an alkaline environment of the tissue to acid, harmful for the fungus.
An important condition of the preliminary examination before the application of the tool on the sensitivity.
Modes of use:
- The glycerin is more acetic essence. Mix 2 tablespoons of alcohol/2tbsp.l. the vinegar, adding 1St.l. of the glycerin. Instead of alcohol, you can use the natural, propolis (tincture), it is a little bit to improve efficiency. The loan of the composition to treat all the places of all the days. Try not to affect by doing so, healthy skin. The course consists of 15-30 sessions, and continues until the infected nail gradually disappear, and begin to grow healthy.
- The ointment of the egg and the vinegar. Pour the whole egg 100g. Vinegar. The most convenient is to place it in a glass. Leave it to infuse for 7 days, until all the shell itself is not dissolved. Instead it will be only a thin film, it is necessary to clean. Add a slice (100 g) of softened butter, all beat. Finished creamy emulsion to treat all the affected areas, making a compress after the steaming.
The oil
The essential oils are widely used in the fight against annoyed by a fungus.
What types of oils help against onychomycosis:
- eucalyptus;
- the tea tree;
- mint;
- pins;
- the thymol;
- lemon;
- castor;
- the coconut;
- lawyer.
Modes of use:
- Eucalyptus oil can be mixed by adding a bit of vinegar. The mixture store in the refrigerator. Resist 3 days, and then treat the nails, until the complete disappearance of the disease.
- The oil of lemon – actively contributes in and of itself and in the context of other oils. Treat their affected, removing the surplus with a cotton swab. Long-term courses, 10 days. The oil gradually reduce the nails, cleanse, and return a natural healthy colour. The course of the session is continuing, with interruptions, until the plate is not completely healed.
- Good of any fraction of lemon oil with another oil of tea tree. The only drawback – the tea tree can contribute to the darkening of the nail, but the plate will be healthy and increase the resistance. In addition, this oil removes bad odors. Experts advise in the treatment in the same time to adjust the power, adding the garlic. An excellent antiseptic, able to work on all the cells of the interior, in assisting to heal faster.
Glycolic and boric acid
Easily purchased in the local pharmacies. Little expensive, but the effects of the tool. They are used for the home treatment of the fungus, treating the skin and nails. Before the procedure is preferable not to remove finger smudges, and cuticles, also carefully to the skin. You cannot organize the sessions, if a fresh wound, abrasion, bruising or redness.
Modes of use:
- It will take 2 to 5% of a solution of the two acids. They deal with pre-steamed the nail.
- I acids expressed fungicidal action, which is why they often use for exfoliation, because they are able to destroy upper part of the horny layer of the dermis and the achievement of the nail.
- The surface treatment must be done with care, trying not to affect the other. Healthy sites.
The manganese
There are several forms of application. If a powder, and then moisten ordinary ear of a stick in the hot water, touch it, and dry powder. Then treat all the places. The manganese cautérise the skin, thus killing pathogenic organisms.
In the household are increasingly using potassium permanganate against various diseases. Especially when you want to decontaminated affected place, killing the microbes.
Modes of use:
- Anti-fungal bath for baby. Must – 0,5 l. ordinary vinegar, 10 gr. crystals of manganese. Dissolve 10 l. boiled hot water. Stir the resulting mixture to take a 20-minute walk. Repeat sessions to be full of healing.
- The compresses. 0,5 tablespoon of liquid potassium permanganate dissolved in a glass of boiled hot water. Pour in the lemon juice. Mix and soak the fabric of the towel. By pulling gently squeeze and hit areas. The top wrap, or both to wear a pure sock. Resist lotion 15 minutes.
Bleach
Use gently, poisonous a mixture!
Modes of use:
- 50g of lime dilute 1l npobouillie of the water. Mix well, and the mortar in 3 minutes from the bottom of the legs.
- Track of holding the feet for 15 minutes in another bowl with soda solution (dilute caustic soda).
The periodicity of the procedure two times per week.
After the bath the skin and nails to treat advanced essential oil.
The formaldehyde
Use gently, toxic! Keep the possibility away from curious children.
Mode of employment:
- Non-diluted and can be applied on the surface of the nail affected. Resist the minute and washed with running water.
- After applying moisturize the skin of the essential oil or antifungal cream.
- The periodicity of application – 3-5 times (only).
Salt
In addition, you can use a kitchen or a true sea salt, looking at what is.
It should be:
- iodine (drugstore);
- salt – 2tbsp.l.;
- water – litre.
- soda – a drink.
Mode of employment:
- Make the bath. To do this, mix the sea salt with a glass of ordinary baking soda. Divorce is a liter of boiled hot water. Wait until the mixture is a little cooled, after which immerse the feet.
- At the end of the sanding nail file for the feet, carefully cut soft keratinized sites.
- Wash the feet, using a soap, treat with iodine. And the places affected by fungi, to treat three times, waiting for the drying of each layer.
Kombucha
Before, it is often used in homes. The kombucha can help against mildew. It will not be the solution, and more pieces of mushroom. - Carefully put the more dense the hit sites, after which wrap up a top-polyethylene. You can leave the lotion at night or store it after drying. Advanced drink after dyeing the resulting kombucha.
The prevention of nail fungus
The treatment of the fungus procedure a long and excruciating. It requires a systematic approach and thorough execution of all instructions. Works best the full methodology of the treatment, when the patient is using the medication prescribed by the physician, and organizes the house sessions – bains, made lotions, appliques. All the more that the natural ingredients available, are inexpensive. Some have at home, such as aloe, iodine, walnut, or table salt.
The most after the treatment continues to a normal life, without thinking of the probability of re-infection by the fungus. Unfortunately, the disease spreads easily, the immunity against him no.
We can only reduce the risk of infection, if you observe the following security measures:
- reduced using different powders, for sweating of the feet;
- the time to change (delete required) socks;
- it is advisable to buy natural cotton socks, so the skin can breathe in them;
- regularly aerate and clean the shoes;
- have your own toiletries (washcloth, bathrobe, slippers);
- do not focus on the possibilities of shoes to someone else (even when they offer sneakers to the outside);
- the choice of shoes is not, to measure whether or not, make sure you take a sock;
- daily washing feet with soap, wipe with;
- do not wear a shoes for a long time, especially in the summer, it is a pair of shoes at work, school or institute;
- after the treatment of the mycosis have to change all the nail salons in toilet;
- have your own set of manicure;
- for the prevention regularly, use any of antifungal, ointments or sprays, especially after a session of pedicure/manicure;
- look for the master was taking of the tools;
- take slippers, visiting the public swimming pools/sauna/steam room/bathroom and other similar locations.
It is simple to protect against the threat of a new infection. In addition, keep the feet in good health and will reduce natural sweating. Unfortunately, the men to cure the fungus is sometimes difficult because of the characteristics of shoes. Often, men take shoes, are dense, dark socks, even in summer. Rarely use smenku. As a result, the feet sweat, appears unpleasant, the scents. Few people regularly clears used socks. Therefore, the importance of prevention measures cannot be under-estimated.
Conclusion
As can be seen, the means likely to help get rid of yeast infection a lot. They all give the same effect. But, by choosing to itself, it should be noted that onychomycosis (fungus) has its varieties and every need of your personal touch. In addition to the natural components help the common pharmacy of the tool such as aspirin or boric acid.