The appearance of a fungus on the toenails is a fairly common phenomenon. Infection is possible in public places with high humidity - swimming pool, sauna, on the beach, especially if you do not follow the rules of hygiene. Fungi can also appear when you wear the same shoes for a long time, which do not dry out, with increased foot sweating also plays a role in lowering immunity.
The treatment of toenail fungus involves a series of measures that includes the local application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths and taking medicines inside, as well as strengthening the immune system. Often, popular methods, including apple cider vinegar, are used to get rid of nail fungus on the lower extremities.
Brief description and properties of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural product, the raw material for the production of which is apples. Obtained as a result of fermentation of apple juice under the influence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased on the distribution network or prepared independently.
Apple cider vinegar has the following health benefits:
- removes toxins and toxins from the body;
- normalizes the acid-base ratio of the body;
- promotes weight loss;
- anesthetizes and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Vinegar produced from apples is considered a natural antibiotic, so it is widely used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. This property allows you to use apple cider vinegar when getting rid of toenail fungus.
Use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
The success of the treatment of the disease depends on the quality of apple cider vinegar, it must be a completely natural product. The therapeutic effect is based on its action to destroy harmful substances and prevent infection in nearby tissues. In the fungal habitat with the help of apple cider vinegar an acidic environment is created in which the infection dies.
Already after the first session, the patient experiences an improvement in the form of cessation of itching and with regular use of apple cider vinegar, the condition of the toenail plate improves significantly.
How to use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
There are several options for using apple cider vinegar to get rid of toenail fungus. Such methods are considered the most common.
- The easiest way to apply is to wipe the affected nail surface with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply compresses from a cloth dampened with vinegar in the amount of 1 serving of water 2 servings of vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply to dye toenail affected by mold twice a day. Long-term treatment - up to 6 months.
- Solutions for foot baths. Dilute 100 g of salt and 1 tablespoon in a liter of warm water. uthull molle. Use for daily baths lasting from 5 to 10 minutes.
Quite effective is a self-made ointment with crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Use as a compress on affected nails several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar with vegetable oil, in equal proportions. Soak a cotton ball with this composition and apply on the sore nail for 4 hours.
For daily use against nail fungus, it is recommended to use a composition based on 1 tablespoon. l. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. l. borax and 1 tbsp. l. hydrogen peroxide. First, pour the borax powder with a small amount of hot water, after it dissolves, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Make compresses for 45-60 minutes.