Fungus in the human body can begin anywhere: in the ears, groin, skin folds, but most often it activates on the nails. Treatment with pharmaceutical preparations brings considerable relief to the patient, however, there are situations when the use of antifungals is contraindicated due to pregnancy or for another reason. It is necessary to treat onychomycosis, otherwise the fungus will completely destroy the nail plate and weaken the immune system even more.
Today we will consider the topic of what folk remedies exist for toenail fungus, how to prepare them correctly and how to use them at home.
Some people find the use of traditional medicine unnecessary. But experts say they are as effective as fungicidal medicines. In both cases, recovery can be resolved after a long period of time, because the fungus can be killed in a few days, and replacing the diseased plaque with a normal one takes months. Toenails grow very slowly, and the fungus, as you know, affects the big toe very often. Therefore, it is necessary to be patient and make regular therapy.
Iodine
A bright antiseptic, which has been used for medical purposes since ancient times, remains a popular remedy for toenail fungus today. The fungicidal effect of iodine causes the clotting of fungal proteins. These changes lead to disruption of the enzymatic activity of the pathogen and its destruction.
It is very convenient to treat mycosis with iodine. The tool is inexpensive and is sold in every pharmacy. It can cover defective plaques, treat the interdigital space and skin affected by fungal agents.
But before using the recipes with iodine, it will be useful for the patient to learn the following information:
- The antiseptic does not address all the pathogens of onychomycosis.
- The drug is able to overcome a fungal infection only at an initial stage of mycosis, when no more than 1/3 of the nail plate is damaged.
- The chemical can cause allergies and burns on the treated surface. In particularly sensitive patients, the body reacts to the drug with improper thyroid function or dermatitis.
- The use of iodine leads to a temporary yellowing of the nail, which women do not always like in the summer, when the legs are in plain sight.
Consider some effective recipes that help remove nail fungus without drugs.
The easiest way is to cover the nail with a 5% solution of 1 drop twice a day. The diseased dish is stained with a match with a cotton head. Neighboring nails for the prevention of onychomycosis are cleaned 1 time in 2 days.
Another method - the feet are dipped in hot water with the addition of iodine. In 10 minutes. the affected areas are cut off and the problem area is treated with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Then the finger is covered with a bandage with pharmacy antifungal ointment.
The third option - garlic juice, iodine, vinegar essence are mixed in a small glass container (1 tsp each). Bulk lubricate the pre-cooked steamed and trimmed plate. Procedures are organized on the eve of sleep. Mix the solution before application.
The fourth option: for 2 weeks, the nails are rubbed with fucorcin. Iodine is used for the next 14 days. The same number of dishes are treated with 9% vinegar.
Fifth option: the patient prepares a warm salt and soda bath for his feet every evening. In 1 l. pour water 1 tbsp. L. soda and 2 tbsp. L. sea salt. It is used for half an hour, then problem nails are polished or trimmed with scissors. The feet are washed with soap and the entire foot is treated with iodine, including the interdigital skin and nail folds. The plates are covered three times with the medicine, allowing each layer to dry.
With the help of iodine treatments, the nails are treated for mycosis for 2 months.
Tea mushroom
Among the healing properties of kombucha is the ability of the product to retard the growth of pathogenic flora and eliminate it completely. In therapy, it is used to scrub nails and compresses.
The procedures are performed by first removing the films from the product and grinding until a pasty appearance is obtained. This substance is smeared with nails with onychomycosis 2-3 times a day.
For wraps, a layer of kombucha is separated and immersed in water until the evening. A moistened piece is spread on a sore nail, covered with cellophane and put on 3 socks on the leg so that the product does not come out and stain the bed.
In the morning, the bandage is removed and the foot is washed with warm water. The affected parts of the nail are cut out with scissors and the plate is lubricated with bright green or a strong solution of manganese crystals. Kombucha is used for the treatment of nail fungus for up to 7 days. To prevent recurrence, rubbing and compresses are done a couple more times.
soda and propolis
To remove a nail disease from the foot or hand, simple remedies such as soda and propolis help. A therapeutic bath for the affected limb consists of 3 liters. hot water and 1 tbsp. L. sodium bicarbonate. The session is completed by rubbing the nails with celandine essential oil (sold in pharmacies).
The baths are made with a fungus to soften the seals through which the active components of the drugs cannot penetrate the structure of the nail. For 10 l. water take 3 tbsp. L. soda and 3 tbsp. L. grated tar shavings or laundry soap. The solution is thoroughly mixed and the feet are kept in it for 20 minutes. The prescribed fungicidal agent is applied to clean, dry feet.
The paste for onychomycosis is prepared from soda and water, the powder should be a thick and homogeneous slurry. Apply such a medicine to the nail in an even layer and drip lemon juice on top. The mass boils slightly and causes a tingling sensation. After 5 minutes, the paste is washed off and the feet are washed with warm soapy water.
Propolis patients with fungal nails heal in two ways:
- Alcoholic solution of propolis (concentration 20%) is cleaned daily with damaged dishes.
- They are also mixed 1: 10. A warm bath is prepared for sick nails, after which the limb is thoroughly cleaned and the prepared composition is introduced under the dishes. The fingers are bandaged and go to bed. During the day in free time, the product is applied to the nails. The effect of the therapy will appear in a week.
blue vitriol
In folk recipes, copper sulfate appears as a productive remedy for infectious diseases and toenail fungus. Use the substance together with pharmaceutical fungicides.
How to apply copper sulfate against nail fungus:
- The concentrate is prepared from 1 liter. boiled water and 1 tsp. substances. Before use, the drug is diluted in the proportion to 1 tbsp. L. : 1, 5 l. water. Nails soak in a hot bath with the addition of a solution for 12 minutes and lubricate with the prescribed medicine.
- The grains of copper sulfate are heated in a pan until the substance becomes almost white (1 tsp is calcined in total). Yellow sulfur, tar, goose fat (even 1 tsp) are mixed with it. The collection is heated and applied to corroded plates.
Birch tar and tar soap
The healing properties of birch tar (a derivative of the distillation of birch bark) are reduced to antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. With onychomycosis, its use allows you to soften the nails affected by the fungus and rough skin. Lubricate the foci of the disease with a pure preparation or combined means.
The first option for the treatment of nail fungus with birch tar: the lower limbs are raised for a quarter of an hour in a soap bath, the nails are trimmed, the dead skin is cleaned with a scrub or towel. The foot is carefully cleaned and with the help of a cotton swab the diseased areas are covered with birch tar. The product is applied lightly and left in the air for about 2 hours. They wear cotton socks and produce no treatment for 3 days. Then the feet are washed with cold soapy water and the manipulation is repeated.
The second way - baby cream is mixed with tar so that its proportion does not exceed 5%. Gradually, the concentration is increased to 15–20%. The resulting ointment is treated with nails.
Sulfur tar ointment against nail fungus is prepared from the following components:
- Tar - 3 parts.
- Sulfur powder - 2 tsp.
- Salt, petroleum jelly or cream (this is a fat base) - 10 tsp.
The ingredients are simmered in a water bath and mixed until a homogeneous composition is obtained. The plate is lubricated with ointment, the top of the finger is sealed with adhesive tape.
Tar soap treats nail fungus using 3 recipes. The simplest therapy is bathing. 2 tbsp. L. tar soap flakes are dissolved in 2 liters. boiling water. When the water has cooled slightly, the limbs are soaked for 20 minutes.
The preparation of soap and soda against onychomycosis consists of 1 tbsp. L. shabby soap, 2 tsp. baking soda and a small amount of water. The agent is rubbed into the affected area with a hard toothbrush. The number of procedures - 1 per day.
The third way to treat toenail fungus is to lather the foot with tar soap and sprinkle with table salt. The limbs are wrapped with gauze, the bandage is removed in the morning, and the treated area is rinsed with warm water. After 7 days, the mushroom should die.
Vinegar
From mycosis of the nails of the hands and lower limbs in folk medicine, it is customary to get rid of apple cider vinegar. The easiest way is to pour 1 liter into a bowl. of this product and 3 l. water and throw some potassium permanganate. The brush or foot is dipped in the composition for 15 minutes, then dried. Such sessions are organized every evening, only 7 times.
The second popular recipe against the fungus involves mixing 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 10 g of honey and 30 g of eucalyptus essential oil. The mixture is infused in the refrigerator for 3 days, then used to lubricate the nails.
The third antifungal recipe: 1 liter of vinegar (9%) is poured into a bottle of pharmaceutical celandine. The drug is insisted from 3 to 14 days, filtered and combined with 5 tbsp. L. table salt. Use the remedy for 5-minute baths, which are arranged 1-2 times a day.
celandine
Using a poisonous celandine plant without abuse gives a person the opportunity to remove the fungus from the nails in a short time and even in advanced cases. The juice is used for cleaning dishes 4 times a day. It is obtained from the fresh grass of the plant. Raw materials are scrolled through a meat grinder and squeezed from the gruel through gauze. The gauze is folded in 3 layers. The juice is used after the limbs have been steamed in a hot bath for at least 10 minutes.
Celandine for foot procedures for nail fungus is used by brewing beer in 1 liter. boiling water 100 g of dry raw materials. The poisonous grass is infused for 20 minutes, then filtered and added to a basin of water at the rate of 1: 1. The feet are kept in the preparation for about 20 minutes.
An antifungal solution with celandine is prepared from several components:
- Celandine juice - take 5 drops.
- Oregano juice - only 2 drops.
- Alcoholic calendula - 2 drops.
- Boiled cold water - 4 tbsp. L.
Liquids are mixed and rubbed into the nails in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Do-it-yourself celandine oil for onychomycosis is prepared according to this recipe:
- The green part of the plant is placed in a bottle and poured with sunflower oil, causing its level to rise above the grass by 2-3 cm.
- The dishes are removed from the heat for 1 hour and washed in a cold dark place for 1 week.
- The infusion is diluted with the same amount of oil and used to treat infected nails and skin.
Hydrogen peroxide
The use of hydrogen peroxide for fungal infections on the legs or arms has no therapeutic purpose. The tool does not kill the fungus, it disinfects and softens only the surface. In a softened state, the plate perceives drugs better. Using peroxide for nail fungus ensures that the infection does not spread to healthy tissues.
Ways to use hydrogen peroxide for nail fungus:
- A cotton swab moistened with peroxide is placed on the steamed plate. The frequency of manipulations is two per day. The course lasts 3-4 weeks.
- In water with a small amount of peroxide, 3% of the limbs are immersed for 2 minutes. Then the plates are covered with a mixture prepared from hydrogen peroxide and pure water.
Onion garlic
Onions and garlic from "fragrant" vegetables are famous for their antimicrobial effects, useful for nail fungus. Onion medicine for treatment is prepared from 2 tbsp. L. peels and 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil. The mixture is infused for 21 days, sometimes stirred. From 4 weeks, the nails are smeared with the product up to 4 times a day.
A liquid preparation of onions is obtained by insisting with 4 tablespoons. L. cleaning in a glass of vodka. For 2 weeks, the medicine is stored in a dark and cool room. Use the tincture, soaking the affected nails 3-4 times a day.
Garlic for the treatment of nail fungus is used in several variations:
- Vegetable juice, pure water and medical alcohol at 90 ° are combined in a ratio of 1: 10: 1 and clean the diseased nails with the resulting remedy in the morning and in the evening. Store the solution on the refrigerator shelf.
- Chop the garlic into a pulp and add a little butter. The mixture is smeared on unhealthy nails, the fingers are bandaged, and the bandage is kept until the morning.
- A crushed clove of garlic is added to the salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per 1 liter of water). Apply the medication to the compresses.
In addition to the external treatment of nail fungus, it is necessary to care for the body at the system level. Doctors prescribe antifungals in tablets and capsules for this purpose, healers suggest using herbs to remove the fungus from the inside.
To make healthful teas and lotions for nail fungus, oak bark, blackberry leaves, marigold flowers and horsetail grass and medicinal verbena are mixed in equal parts. From the plant harvest 10 g is measured, a portion is poured with a glass of boiling water and the dishes are placed on a hot stove. The mixture is boiled for 15 minutes and consumed 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. To apply the lotions, a cotton gauze pad is irrigated with a remedy and attached to a sore nail.