Nail fungus- a problem that can affect anyone.Of course, those who follow all hygiene rules are better protected.But sometimes even they have to look for time-tested folk remedies for nail fungus.By the way, there are many of the latter.In addition, most prescriptions act much faster, gentler and more harmlessly than expensive pharmaceutical products.
How do you know if you need a folk remedy for nail fungus?
No matter how hard you try, it's impossible not to notice that a fungus has appeared on your nail.This problem is accompanied by very unpleasant symptoms:
- intense itching;
- unpleasant foot odor;
- pain in the nail plate;
- nail splitting;
- change in nail color.
If you do not start fighting the disease in time, the nail plate will become very hard, which is why it will subsequently crumble, peel and break.
Iodine is a well-known folk remedy for treating nail fungus.
This method of combating harmful microorganisms is considered perhaps the most affordable and effective.An alcoholic iodine solution is a very strong antiseptic.Its fungicidal properties have been proven repeatedly.The product works simply - it causes proteins to coagulate and, as a result, are destroyed.And the fungus, as you know, has a protein structure.
There are several options for using this folk remedy to treat nail fungus:
- A 5% solution can be applied directly to the affected nail plate.Two drops twice a day are sufficient.Healthy nails also need to be treated.But this should not be done so often - once every two days, one drop at a time.
- The most complex treatment lasts six weeks.The first two nails are treated with Castellani liquid, the next two with iodine solution and the therapy is finished with 9% vinegar.
- For a month, baths with salt and soda are taken every day in the evening.After half an hour, when the feet are steamed, the infected parts of the nail are filed or cut off if possible.Then the feet are thoroughly washed with soap and thoroughly treated with iodine.
Folk remedy against nail fungus with potassium permanganate and garlic
First you need to steam your feet in a hot bath with potassium permanganate.Twenty minutes to half an hour should be enough for the procedure.After that, rub garlic juice on the affected nails.If desired, it can be replaced with onion or pepper.Even so, garlic is considered the most effective in combating fungi.
Other methods
Here are some more effective recipes:
- After the softening bath, sprinkle your nails and feet with boric acid powder.Put on your socks and go to bed – the procedure is best done at night.Make at least a dozen of these compresses.
- An excellent folk remedy for treating nail fungus is henna.This substance is a dye, therefore, for the treatment of nail plates it is better to use a colorless powder.Mix 9% vinegar and henna in equal proportions.You should get a dough of medium thickness.Apply to the painful nail before bed and wash with soap in the morning.
- Celandine has proven itself well.The juice is obtained from a fresh plant, mixed with alcohol and infused.This product should be used to lubricate the affected nail plates.Treatment must 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 salt with mint.The plant must first be crushed and a concentrated solution prepared from the salt.Mix the ingredients, dip a cotton ball in the liquid and apply it to the nail for a few minutes.
