Treatment of nail and foot fungus, if the disease is not advanced, can be carried out at home and with home remedies.There are proven traditional medicine recipes that are simple and easy to prepare.If you methodically and carefully follow their instructions, it is quite possible to get rid of an unpleasant disease.
Fungal infections of the skin and toenails are not just a cosmetic problem.If this problem is not resolved in time, it can lead to serious problems for human health.That is why different types of treatment for toenail fungus with folk remedies are so popular today.We will look at the simplest and safest recipes that can be prepared at home.
Manifestations of fungal foot diseases
The fungus often affects the skin of the legs, feet and interdigital spaces - this is called athlete's foot.But in the majority of cases, fungal infections settle on the nail plates, which in the scientific world is called onychomycosis.
How to recognize nail fungus
Nail fungus is characterized by localization mainly on two fingers - the big and little fingers.The nails on these fingers become uneven, lumpy, and have dull white or yellowish spots.The nail plate, with a long course of the disease, can separate from the bed at the spots.He is completely distorted and tends to incarnate.
Manifestations of foot fungus
Redness appears on the foot, followed by peeling, itching (from mild to severe), pustular rashes, hyperhidrosis, and an unpleasant odor may appear.Heels often crack and peel.
Risk factors for fungus development
- impaired metabolism;
- increased body weight, diabetes mellitus;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- thyroid and adrenal gland problems;
- skin diseases (psoriasis);
- insufficient blood flow to the extremities;
- diseases associated with the immune system;
- increased sweating (including feet);
- family medical history;
- age.
Before you start treating mushrooms at home
For the treatment to be effective, it is necessary:
- Before any action, you must first spray your feet in hot soap and sparkling water (50°C).The bath lasts from 15 minutes to an hour (if the nails are very hard).
- Treat the instruments you will use with alcohol and the surgical area with a product containing chlorine or bleach.
- If the nail plates are affected by the fungus, trim or file the affected nails.
- Exfoliate dead skin from the feet.
Remember:areas affected by fungus should not be lubricated with moisturizing creams!
Fungus on nails: treatment with folk remedies
Without a doubt, the most effective treatment will be prescribed for you by a mycologist.But if the condition of the legs is not very advanced and the disease has not gone far, then you can try the following folk recipes.
1 recipe using apple cider vinegar
We will need apple cider vinegar.We moisten a cotton swab with it and apply it to the nail affected by the fungus.Wrap the compress in cling film and walk for 3 hours every day.We continue to perform these procedures until we notice that a new clean plate is growing.
Recipe 2 – a mixture of essential and olive oils
We will need:
- tea tree oil or oregano oil (1 teaspoon);
- olive oil (½ teaspoon).
Mix the two ingredients and apply to nails affected by fungus.Let them dry naturally.The procedure should be carried out in the morning and evening until the symptoms disappear.
Recipe 3 – celandine treatment
Celandine is another popular remedy for toenail fungus.This plant is toxic, so it must be used in doses.But it is believed to be very useful even in cases of advanced nail fungus.We will need celandine juice.
How to make celandine juice
Freshly picked, washed and dried celandine is passed through a meat grinder.The pulp is transferred to gauze, folded into 3-4 layers and squeezed out.We need 200 ml of juice, which is combined with 200 ml of 70% alcohol.The liquid is infused for a day.
The resulting tincture should be used to wipe the affected nails after steaming them.Perform the procedure 3-4 times a day until a healthy nail grows.
Foot fungus: home treatment
Now let's look at some proven recipes that will help you fight foot fungus.
1 recipe with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
We will need:
- baking soda (2-5 teaspoons);
- 3% hydrogen peroxide - enough is needed to make a liquid paste.
Apply the paste to a cotton pad and apply it to the affected areas of the skin (including the heel).We wrap everything with a bag or cling film and a sock on top.The more advanced the form of the disease, the longer you need to keep the compress - at least up to 30 minutes.After removing the compress, the feet should be washed, dried well, applied oil (vegetable, olive, coconut) on them and put the sock back on - until the morning.
Recipe 2 – ointment against fungus
We will need:
- 9% vinegar (half-liter jar) or vinegar essence;
- butter - 30-40 g;
- egg with shell - 1 pc.
Place a single egg with its shell in a jar of vinegar.If it is very dirty, it must be washed first.Leave it in the vinegar for 3 to 5 days.After 5 days it will become soft, the shell will completely dissolve.The only thing that does not dissolve is the egg film, which can, for example, be wrapped around the affected nail.However, we don't need it for the ointment.
- Take the egg out onto a plate.The yolk should be almost cooked.If we use gasoline, the yellow will be like a rubber ball.
- Rub it well.
- Add the butter.If we have gasoline, we will need more oil - 150 g.Stir everything well until smooth.
- Add a few drops of vinegar to the pulp.
- Apply to the entire foot, wrap in film and put on a sock.
The ointment should be applied daily, walk with it for 1-2 hours in the morning or evening.The course of procedures lasts until the unpleasant symptoms disappear.
These two recipes are also suitable for treating nail fungus.
3 garlic-based recipes
You can also cure foot fungus at home using garlic.
Finely grate the garlic and apply it to the feet affected by the fungus, then wrap the feet in cellophane and put on a sock.
This procedure may not be very comfortable and some people may experience shooting pain and cramping.It is therefore recommended to make a compress at night.If the sensations are completely unpleasant, you can use onions instead of garlic.Moreover, together, they “work” even better.
Tips to help you recover from fungus faster
Before using any prescription or treatment method, you must:
- go through bedding, linen, socks with a hot iron;
- treat the inside of the shoes with a 40% acetic acid solution, then place them in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer overnight.
These manipulations should be carried out at the beginning and at the end of treatment.If the treatment is long-term, it should be carried out monthly.
Prevention of fungal infections
These rules will help you avoid getting a fungal infection and therefore should be followed for life.
- Don't wear someone else's shoes.
- Do not use other people's manicure devices.
- Wash your feet every day and dry your nails and the spaces between your toes thoroughly.
- Wear clean socks and tights every day.
When things are bad
Treating foot fungus at home and using folk remedies is the most convenient, safe and non-toxic way, but not always the most effective.You need to remember that if relief does not come and the disease progresses, then you should seek help from a specialist.In most cases, antifungal drug treatment is necessary, which consists of taking medications orally and using local antifungal agents (ointments, creams).