Nail fungus- a problem that can happen to anyone.Of course, people who follow all hygiene rules are more protected.But sometimes even they have to look for time-tested folk remedies for the treatment of toenail fungus.By the way, there are quite a few of the latter.In addition, most prescriptions work much faster, milder and more harmless than expensive pharmaceutical products.
How do you know if you need a home remedy for toenail fungus?
No matter how hard you try, you can't help but notice that a fungus has appeared on your nail.This problem is accompanied by many unpleasant symptoms:
- severe itching;
- unpleasant foot odor;
- soreness of the nail plate;
- splitting of the nail;
- nail color change.
If you do not start fighting the disease in time, the nail plate will become too hard, which is why it will subsequently crumble, peel off and break.
Iodine is a well-known folk remedy for toenail fungus.
This method of combating harmful microorganisms is rightly considered to be perhaps the most affordable and effective.Alcoholic solution of iodine is a very strong antiseptic.Its fungicidal properties have been proven many times.The product works simply - it causes coagulation of proteins, as a result of which they are destroyed.And the mushroom, as you know, has a protein structure.
There are several options for using this folk remedy to treat toenail fungus:
- A 5 percent solution can be applied directly to the affected nail plate.Two drops twice a day is enough.Healthy nails should also be treated.But this should not be done so often - once every two days, drop by drop.
- More complex treatment lasts six weeks.The first two nails are treated with Castellani liquid, the next two with iodine solution and the therapy is completed with 9% vinegar.
- For a month, salt and soda baths are taken every day at night.After half an hour, when the feet are steamed, the infected parts of the nail are filed with a file or, if possible, cut out.After that, the feet are carefully washed with soap and completely treated with iodine.
Folk remedy against toenail fungus with potassium permanganate and garlic
First you need to steam your feet in a warm bath with potassium permanganate.Twenty minutes to half an hour should be enough for the procedure.Then rub garlic juice on the affected nails.If desired, it can be replaced with onion or hot pepper.But still, garlic is considered the most effective in the fight against fungus.
Other methods
Here are some more effective recipes:
- After the softening bath, sprinkle the nail plates and feet with boric acid powder.Put on the socks and go to bed - it is best to do the procedure at night.Do at least a dozen of these compresses.
- An excellent folk remedy for the treatment of toenail fungus is henna.This substance is a dye, so for the treatment of nail plates it is better to take a colorless powder.Mix 9 percent vinegar and henna in equal proportions.You should get a mass of medium thickness.Apply it on the sick nail before going to bed, and wash it with soap in the morning.
- Celandine has proven itself well.The juice is obtained from a fresh plant, mixed with alcohol and infused.This product should be used to lubricate the affected nail plates.The treatment should be carried out three to four times a day.
- Salt is a folk remedy that can be used to treat and prevent toenail fungus.A pleasant and healthy medicine is salt with mint.First, the plant must be crushed, and a concentrated solution must be prepared from the salt.Mix the ingredients, soak a cotton pad in the liquid and apply to the nail for a few minutes.
