How to quickly cure toenail fungus

Fungus. Anyone who has ever encountered him is unlikely to recall the children's sandbox at this word. A picture immediately comes to mind: scary crumbling nails, the inability to walk in open shoes in the summer, an unpleasant smell ... You can list for a long time, only this is pointless. Let’s better discuss how to cure toenail fungus.

First, make sure that this is exactly the disease. To do this, you will have to go to the doctor so that he takes a scraping for analysis. Often people take the slightest discoloration of the nail for a fungal infection. But there can be many reasons for this, ranging from tight shoes to a banal injury.

Sometimes very impressionable comrades in their desire to get rid of the pseudo-fungus reach the point of absurdity. And then you have to restore what is left of the nails after such unfortunate doctors.

General issues

Most people who catch the nail fungus for the first time are scared and use drastic measures, up to the complete removal of the affected nail. We believe that this is premature and unjustified. Why run to the surgeon if the fungus has just begun and the nail bed is not affected? To become incapacitated for several weeks? After all, walking will be almost impossible from pain.

The procedure for removing the nail can not be done by an independent decision. It should be prescribed by a doctor and only for strict indications. In other cases, it is quite possible to cope with the disease at home.

Another warning: from the very beginning of treatment, it will be necessary to disinfect daily:

• shoes, home and outdoor
• socks, stockings, tights
• foot towels
• linens
• home pedicure tools

Some people are unable to decontaminate the bed every day. In this case, you can cover half of the bed with old unnecessary cloth to disinfect it already. This is a more feasible option than boiling all the laundry.

The next rule is perseverance. The fungus of the toenails is not a cold, it will not pass in a week. It will have to be destroyed for a long time and systematically. Preferably without interruption. Of course, if a course of treatment is expected, then there must be omissions. In all other cases, regularity should come first. Otherwise, some people will anoint their nails for 3 days, and then they will tell on every corner that they “do not help them, all lies”.

We recommend that you soar your feet as often as possible and, if possible, file off the damaged part of the nail. So any means will be easier to penetrate into the plate and under the skin to destroy pathogenic spores.

By the way, do not forget: even though the fungus is the same, but people are all different. Therefore, one manages to cope with the problem in 3 months, others remove the infection for years, and she returns again after some time.

And also spores of the fungus very quickly get used to various aggressive agents. In this case, mycologists recommend changing the medicine once every 3 weeks so that the fungus does not have time to adapt. So the healing process will be faster.

Tip. Always, before testing the ointment, lotion, tincture, drops on the affected nails, first try the drug on the inside of the elbow. If after a day the allergies are not visible, then feel free to proceed with treatment. If we neglect such a procedure, then the risk is great, instead of recovery, to make it even worse. You can stay completely without nails.

Folk methods

We will not specifically list the names of medications here. Why? Because:

1. All of them can be prescribed only by a qualified dermatologist, but not at all "the neighbor drank and smeared, she helped."
2. This is not a promotional article.
3. The price spread of mycological preparations is quite large.And, if the drug does not help you, then we do not want to hear curses in our direction.

Let's take a better look at the most common “grandma's” methods. Just do not rush to snick ironically. There are a lot of recipes, probably some will help. Well, it certainly won’t do any harm. Moreover, according to reviews, these funds cope with the fungus of toenails in some cases much more effective than pharmaceutical drugs.

Vinegar
On its basis there are a great many recipes. By the way, very effective. Because the fungus completely does not tolerate an acidic environment. We will tell you the most effective way:

1. In a glass cup put 1 chicken egg (factory or home, it does not matter).
2. So much 70% of acetic acid is poured on top to completely cover the contents.
3. Cover with paper or a lid, leave in a cool dark place for 7-8 days.
4. After this time, carefully remove the film remaining from the egg, strictly with a wooden spoon.
5. About a teaspoon of good butter is added, triturated thoroughly until smooth.
6. Store the mixture in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container. Not metal!

How to use. Everything is very easy. It is necessary to steam the nails twice a day in salted water, then cut them as far as possible. A small amount of ointment is applied on top, covered with a cotton pad or a piece of bandage. For reliability of fastening, you can use the fingertip during the day or cling film at night.

You need to hold such a compress for at least 20 minutes. Then they wash everything off with clean warm water without soap, and go about their business.

By the way, the well-known Kombucha has a similar effect. It has a large number of acidic bacteria, which perfectly get rid of the fungus. It is enough to tie a small piece of mushroom to the nail plate overnight. A fingertip is desirable so that the compress does not dry out longer.

Important! For some time you will be chased by the smell of vinegar. Will have to endure or begin treatment while on vacation.

Oils
Many people know the antibacterial properties of some essential oils. In particular, these are:

• lavender
• eucalyptus
• tea tree

Folk wisdom suggests using them in the treatment of toenail fungus. By the way, quite successfully. There are 2 applications:

1. Hot clean water (+ 48-52 ° С) is poured into the foot bath. 21 drops of the selected oil are added. The nails are steamed for 38-40 minutes. Then do not rinse, but immediately wipe dry.
2. After a normal salt bath, the essential oil is applied undiluted. You can simply pipet directly onto a damaged nail.

And do not be afraid of greasy spots. Quality oils do not leave them. But a pleasant aroma - always.

Important! Be sure to test for an allergic reaction. Essential oils are highly concentrated and sometimes sin.

Celandine
A plant known for its orange juice. From time immemorial, it has been used to treat warts. The principle of application for getting rid of toenail fungus is similar. Freshly torn stalk juice gently lubricate damaged areas. Morning and evening.

The downside of this method is one thing: fresh juice is available only in the summer. But the treatment procedure can not be stopped. What to do? Buy celandine oil at a pharmacy. It is applied according to the above principle, 2 times a day. Soon a new healthy nail will be visible, which will gradually grow. An old patient at this time is desirable to cut as much as possible (not to pain).

Important! Use celandine juice with caution; it contains toxic substances.

Garlic and onion
Frankly, at first, this method did not inspire confidence. But numerous reviews are full of positive emotions, so here is the simplest recipe:

• Onions or garlic are chopped into gruel.
• Gently apply a small amount of mass to the steamed nail.
• Top cover with a film or polyethylene.

Such a bandage should be done at night.Because during the day, she can crawl when walking and cause severe inconvenience. Plus, a powerful amber will turn away all your friends and acquaintances from you.

Important! Be sure to lubricate the skin around the nail with oily cream. The juice of these plants with prolonged contact with the skin causes severe burns.

Soda
Yes, yes, simple baking soda. No, pouring it directly onto the nail is not worth it. There will be no benefit from this. You just need to steam your nails in a soda bath twice a day. Plus periodically file down the maximum amount of the damaged layer.

The disadvantage of this procedure is that it works very slowly. That is, you have to splash your feet in a hot bath for at least 3 consecutive months. But it turns out cheaply and efficiently. Only hot water will be needed - 1 liter and baking soda - 1 tbsp. l The duration of the procedure is at least 30 minutes at a time.

Iodine
The method, like the one described above, works quite slowly. Sometimes, it is necessary to apply it for 8-9 months in a row. But it is available to absolutely any category of people, because it costs mere pennies. Using iodine is very simple. You just need to lubricate clean, dry nails every morning.

Naturally, this method is not suitable for the summer period, because the nail plates will be a beautiful orange-brown color. Although, if you have a fungus, it is unlikely that you walk in open shoes.

Important! Apply iodine very carefully, being careful not to get on the periungual roller. The drug causes a chemical burn of the skin.

Other methods

Maybe they will seem strange to someone. But what prevents you from testing them for yourself? In the end, you have nothing to lose. And the result may surprise.

1. Washing powder. It is recommended to soar your feet once a day in this composition: 100 g of detergent in 1 liter of water. Repeat 10 days, then 3 days break. And so on until complete recovery.
2. Ammonia. 15 ml of ammonia are added to 200 ml of ordinary water (can be measured with a syringe). In the resulting mixture, a piece of tissue or cotton wool is moistened, then applied to the infected nail. From above put on polyethylene or a fingertip. The procedure is carried out once a day, the compress is left for 45 minutes.
3. Coffee. You need to brew strong natural coffee. Cool slightly so that the skin can tolerate. Without diluting with water, soak nails in the broth 1 time per day. Repeat daily until complete recovery.
4. Fresh horseradish. It is grated or passed through a meat grinder. The resulting slurry is stored in the refrigerator. After each haircut or filing of the infected nail, a little grated horseradish is placed directly on the plate. Top should be closed with a compress, left overnight. According to rumors, the method helps to cure the fungus in record time. By the way, the roots can be prepared in advance and stored in a refrigerator or freezer for use in the winter.

Tip. When using some methods, the nail plate may slightly ache. This is within the normal range. If pain becomes severe, discontinue treatment immediately. So the method does not suit you. Choose another medicine.

How to cure toenail fungus? Only methodically and for a long time. One day, such a disease does not disappear. And it is better to consult a specialist.

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