Nail fungus- a problem that can overcome anyone.Of course, those who comply with all hygiene rules will be more protected.But sometimes they also have to look for time-tested folk remedies for toenail fungus.By the way, there are quite a few of the latter.Furthermore, most prescription medications work faster, are gentler, and are much more harmless than expensive pharmaceutical products.
How do you know if you need a folk remedy for toenail fungus?
No matter how hard you try, you can't help but notice that fungus has appeared on your nails.This problem comes with very unpleasant symptoms:
- severe itching;
- unpleasant foot odor;
- nail plate soreness;
- nail separation;
- change nail color.
If you do not start fighting this disease in time, the nail plate will become too hard, which is why it will subsequently crumble, peel and break.
Iodine is a famous folk remedy for treating toenail fungus.
This method of combating harmful microorganisms is perhaps considered the most accessible and effective.Iodine alcohol solution has a very strong antiseptic effect.Its fungicidal properties have been proven many times.The product works simply - it causes proteins to coagulate, thereby destroying them.And mushrooms, as you know, have a protein structure.
There are several options for using this folk remedy to treat toenail fungus:
- The 5 percent solution can be applied directly to the affected nail plate.Two drops twice a day is enough.Healthy nails also need treatment.But this should not be done often - once every two days, one drop at a time.
- More complex treatment lasts six weeks.The first two nails are treated with Castellani liquid, the next two with iodine solution, and the treatment is completed with 9% vinegar.
- For a month, baths with salt and soda are carried out daily at night.After half an hour, when the feet have been steamed, the infected nail beds will be sanded with a file or cut off if possible.After that, the feet are thoroughly washed with soap and completely treated with iodine.
Folk remedy to treat toenail fungus with potassium permanganate and garlic
First you need to steam your feet in a warm water bath mixed with potassium permanganate.Twenty minutes to half an hour is enough for the procedure.Then, rub the garlic juice into the affected nail.If desired, you can replace it with onions or hot peppers.However, garlic is still considered the most effective in the fight against fungus.
Other methods
Here are some more effective recipes:
- After a soft bath, sprinkle boric acid powder on the nail plates and feet.Put on your socks and go to bed – it's best to do this procedure at night.Perform at least a dozen such compressions.
- An excellent folk remedy for treating toenail fungus is henna.This substance is a dye, so to process nail plates it is better to use colorless powder.Mix 9 percent vinegar and henna in equal proportions.You will get a block of medium thickness.Apply to sore nails before going to bed and wash off with soap in the morning.
- Celandine has proven itself very well.Juice is obtained from fresh plants, mixed with alcohol and infused.This product should be used to lubricate the affected nail plates.Treatment should be done three to four times a day.
- Salt is a folk remedy that can be used to treat and prevent toenail fungus.A pleasant and healthy medicine is salt with mint.First, the plant must be crushed and prepare a concentrated solution from salt.Mix the ingredients, soak a cotton pad in the liquid and apply to the nails for a few minutes.
