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, beach, especially if you do not follow the rules of hygiene. The fungus can also occur when wearing the same pair of shoes for a long time, which does not dry out, with increased sweating of the feet, decreased immunity also plays a role.
The treatment of leg nail fungus includes a set of measures that includes the local application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths and medicines inside, as well as strengthening the immune system. Often folk 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, whose raw material for production is apples. It is obtained as a result of fermenting apple juice under the influence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased from 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;
- anesthesia and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Apple cider vinegar 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.
Using apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
The success of treating the disease depends on the quality of apple cider vinegar, it must be an all-natural product. The therapeutic effect is based on its action to destroy harmful substances and prevent infections in nearby tissues. In the habitat of the fungus, 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 itching cessation, and with regular use of apple cider vinegar, the condition of the nail on the leg improves noticeably.
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 clean the affected nail surface with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply compresses of a cloth dampened with vinegar in the proportion of 1 part of water 2 parts of vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply to lubricate fungus-affected toenails twice a day. Long-term treatment - up to 6 months.
- Foot bath solution. In a liter of warm water, dilute 100 g of salt and 1 tsp. Apple vinegar. Use for daily baths lasting 5 to 10 minutes.
Quite effective is a self-prepared ointment made from crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Use as a compress on the affected nails several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar and vegetable oil in equal proportions. Moisten a cotton pad with this composition and apply to the painful nail for 4 hours.
For daily use against nail fungus, it is recommended to use a composition based on 1 tbsp. I. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. I. borax and 1 tbsp. I. hydrogen peroxide. First, pour the borax powder with a small amount of hot water, after dissolving, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Make compresses for 45-60 minutes.