The appearance of fungus on toenails is a fairly common phenomenon. Infection is possible in public places with high humidity - swimming pools, saunas, on the beach, especially if you do not observe the rules of hygiene. Fungus can also occur when wearing the same shoes for a long time, not dry, when the feet increase sweat, reduce immunity also has a certain role.
Treatment of nail fungus on the feet includes a variety of measures including the topical application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths and internal medications, as well as strengthening the immune system. Most often, folk methods, including apple cider vinegar, are used to get rid of nail fungus of the lower extremities.
Brief description and properties of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural product, the raw material for production is apples. It is obtained as a result of fermentation of apple juice under the influence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased in a distribution network or processed independently.
Apple cider vinegar has the following health benefits:
- remove toxins and toxins from the body;
- normalizes the acid-base ratio of the body;
- promote weight loss;
- anesthetic 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 of it allows you to use apple cider vinegar when getting rid of nail fungus on your feet.
Use apple cider vinegar to treat toenail fungus
The success of the treatment depends on the quality of the apple cider vinegar, it must be a completely natural product. The therapeutic effect is based on its action to destroy harmful substances and prevent infection in nearby tissues. In a fungal habitat with the help of apple cider vinegar, an acidic environment is created in which the infection dies.
Immediately after the first session, the patient saw an improvement in the appearance of the itching, and with regular use of apple cider vinegar, the condition of the nails on the feet improved significantly.
How to use apple cider vinegar to treat toenail fungus
There are several options for using apple cider vinegar to get rid of toenail fungus. Such methods are considered the most common.
- The simplest way to apply is to wipe the affected surface of the nail with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply gauze from a cloth soaked in vinegar with a ratio of 1 part water to 2 parts vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply to lubricate toenails affected by fungus twice a day. Long-term treatment - up to 6 months.
- Solution for foot bath. In a liter of warm water, dilute 100 g of salt and 1 teaspoon of MSG. apple cider vinegar. Use for a daily shower lasting 5 to 10 minutes.
Quite effective is a homemade ointment consisting of crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Use as compress on the affected toenail several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar with vegetable oil, in equal proportions. Moisten a cotton pad with this preparation and apply to the affected nail for 4 hours.
For daily use against nail fungus, it is recommended to use a preparation based on 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. l. borax and 1 tbsp. l. hydrogen peroxide. First, you pour borax powder with a small amount of hot water, after it dissolves, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Apply for 45-60 minutes.