Nail fungus- a problem that can overcome anyone.Of course, people who respect all hygiene rules are more protected.But sometimes even they have to look for time-tested folk remedies for nail fungus.By the way, there are quite a few of the latter.In addition, most prescriptions act much faster, gentler and more harmless than expensive pharmaceutical products.
How do you know if you need a folk remedy for nail fungus?
No matter how hard you try, it is impossible not to notice that the fungus has appeared on your nails.This problem is accompanied by very unpleasant symptoms:
- severe itching;
- unpleasant foot odor;
- nail plate pain;
- splitting the nail;
- nail color change.
If you do not start fighting the disease in time, the nail plate will become very hard, which is why it will then crumble, peel and break.
Iodine is a popular remedy known for treating nail fungus.
This method of combating harmful microorganisms is rightfully considered to be perhaps the most accessible and effective.An alcoholic solution of iodine is a very strong antiseptic.Its fungicidal properties have been repeatedly proven.The product works simply - it causes the coagulation of proteins, as a result of which they are destroyed.And mushrooms, as you know, have a protein structure.
There are several options for using this popular remedy to treat nail fungus:
- A 5 percent solution can be applied directly to the affected nail plate.Two drops twice a day are enough.Healthy nails should also be treated.But this should not be done so often - once every two days, one point at a time.
- The most complex treatment lasts six weeks.The first two nails are treated with Castellani liquid, the other two with iodine solution and the therapy ends with 9% vinegar.
- For a month, salt and soda baths are done every day at night.After half an hour, when the feet have steamed, the infected parts of the nail are smeared with a file or cut if possible.Then, the feet are carefully washed with soap and thoroughly treated with iodine.
Popular remedy against nail 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.After that, rub the garlic juice on the affected nails.If desired, it can be replaced with onion or chili pepper.But nevertheless, garlic is considered more effective in the fight against fungi.
Other methods
Here are some more effective recipes:
- After the softening bath, sprinkle the nail plates and feet with boric acid powder.Put on your socks and go to bed - it is better to do the procedure at night.Make at least a dozen of these compresses.
- An excellent folk remedy for treating toenail fungus is henna.This substance is a color, so for the treatment of nail plates it is better to take colorless powder.Mix 9 percent vinegar and henna in equal proportions.You should get a mass of medium thickness.Apply it on the sore nail before going to bed and wash off with soap in the morning.
- Celandine has proven herself well.The juice is taken from a fresh plant, mixed with alcohol and injected.This product should be used to lubricate the affected nail plates.The treatment should be done three to four times a day.
- Salt is a popular remedy that can be used to treat and prevent nail fungus.A pleasant and healthy remedy is peppermint salt.First, the plant must be crushed and a concentrated solution prepared from the salt.Mix the ingredients, wet a piece of cotton in the liquid and apply it to the nail for a few minutes.
