OnyChomyCoz is an ingrown toenail that most commonly affects the toes.Pathogenic microorganisms feed on the organic content of the nail plate.Those who work in wet rooms, neglect personal hygiene and visit public baths and swimming pools are at risk of getting this unpleasant disease.
Under the influence of a fungal infection, the nail plate is deformed, turns yellow and splits.Without proper treatment, the fungus can progress and lead to nail removal.It is not necessary to use drug treatment in the initial stages of the disease;You can get rid of nail fungus with folk remedies at home.
What is the mushroom afraid of?
Fungal nail infection takes weeks to heal.To speed up the healing process, you need to know what the pathogenic microorganism is afraid of:
- acidic environment;
- whitening;
- Special antifungal agents and natural antimitotics;
- High temperature - above +75 ̊ C for 20 minutes, mycosis dies.
Therefore, during the treatment of nail fungus, you should carefully treat closed and open shoes, wash socks and bed linen above 75 ̊ C.
Treating nail fungus at home
In untreated cases, you can seek help from traditional medicine.Essential oils, inexpensive pharmaceuticals, and herbs are time-tested treatments that help get rid of toenail fungus.
Birch comb
This safe remedy is very effective in fighting mycosis.The easiest way is to use a store-bought tar soap that contains 15% birch tar.Twice a day, generously soap your toes and leave for 5-10 minutes.The course of treatment lasts 10-17 days.
A solution of birch tar works most effectively.80 ml of glycerin and the same amount of birch tar are diluted with 100 ml of ethyl alcohol.The resulting preparation is generously lubricated twice a day on the nail plates.
Garlic
This plant has announced antimicrobial and antifungal properties.It can be used alone, in the form of crushed pulp or in combination with other means.Garlic ointment and tincture work most effectively.
To make a garlic salve, pick a fresh, juicy head of garlic and grind the cloves into a pulp.The resulting mass is poured with 2 tbsp.l.Sunflower oil.The product is generously lubricated on the affected and adjacent nails and on the skin around the source of infection.Treated toes are wrapped with a bandage and remain in this form until morning.To get a tincture, mix equal parts of freshly squeezed garlic and ethyl alcohol.The composition is infused for 2-3 days, after which it is used to treat the affected nails.
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil works fastest in its pure form.Apply generously to the affected nail and surrounding skin twice a day.As a rule, such procedures do not cause irritation or allergic reactions in adults.For children, it is preferable to make foot baths with the addition of 5-10 drops of tea tree oil.But if it takes about two weeks to get rid of onychomycosis in the first case, foot baths will take effect only after 1-2 months.
Vinegar
Despite the fact that vinegar is popular in the fight against nail fungus, it helps only in the initial stages, the fungal spores have not yet penetrated deep into the nail plate.
Before using vinegar, it is recommended to cut the affected areas of the nails so that the acid can penetrate deeper into the number of infections.6% table vinegar is mixed in equal parts with warm water and the feet are soaked in the resulting bath for about half an hour.The procedure is daily for at least two weeks.
Salicylic acid
This inexpensive pharmaceutical product is very effective in the fight against mycosis.5% solution of colic acid to fight nail fungus, 1% to treat skin.
A cotton pad or disc product is generously moistened and the affected nail plate is treated.The procedure is repeated twice a day for a week.Then you should take a seven-day break and repeat the course of treatment if necessary.
Iodine
Treatment with iodine can be carried out only if there are no mechanical injuries and cracks on the toes.Before applying the product, cut the nail as short as possible.A cotton swab is generously moistened with iodine and applied to the infected nail plate and adjacent nails.The procedure is repeated twice a day for half a month.When treating nails with iodine, it is important not to forget about the surrounding skin - it is better to disinfect it with hydrogen peroxide.
Celandine
Treating nail plates with celandine juice is a dirty but effective way to get rid of nail fungus.Infected areas are wrapped with a bandage and covered with freshly squeezed plant juice for 4 hours.The procedure is repeated daily until the therapeutic effect occurs.
If you cannot treat nail fungus at home, consult a doctor for help.For a correct diagnosis, you need to do a test to determine the type of pathogen and the degree of onychomycosis.After that, the doctor will prescribe a comprehensive drug treatment, including external and internal agents.In advanced cases, removal of the nail plate may be necessary.