Unfortunately, even with a high level of medical development, modern people are still facing huge risks of contracting various diseases.This is especially true for conditions like foot fungus (also called onychomycosis).You can catch the disease during any everyday activity, for example if you use lift buttons, open entry doors or push trolleys in the supermarket.Treatment of fungus can be carried out in various ways; folk remedies are very effective for onychomycosis.Of course, it is recommended to first consult a doctor, diagnose the presence of fungus and its type, and then you have the right to choose a treatment - medication or the use of traditional methods.
alternative medicine methods
When it comes to folk remedies for treating onychomycosis, the first thing to note is iodine, an affordable and well-known antiseptic.It is recommended to use this remedy at the first signs of nail plate fungus, treating its surface every evening and morning.One of the hallmarks of the positive effect of iodine is a burning sensation, but this should be tolerable and only in this case treatment can be continued.If the discomfort is too severe, antifungal iodine ointment should be used every other day; the course is designed to last twenty days.A fairly effective way to combat foot fungus is propolis tincture.
A piece of cotton wool soaked in 20% propolis tincture needs to be applied to the damaged nail plate daily; this procedure is recommended until new nails grow back.It is worth noting that almost all folk remedies for toenail fungus require long-term use, while the risk of side effects typical of traditional medicines is reduced to almost zero.An interesting option for treating this disease is a compress of rowan leaves, which are first ground and then applied to the affected area overnight.Traditional medicine allows you to create complex treatment products; for example, you can make a homemade ointment for foot fungus using natural and affordable remedies.Combine the following ingredients in a glass container: fresh raw eggs, one tablespoon vegetable oil, one tablespoon vinegar (70%), and one teaspoon dimethyl phthalate.Once all ingredients are mixed and combined, seal the container and place in the refrigerator.This product should be applied before going to bed.
A few words about drugs
Of course, folk remedies work best when onychomycosis is in the early stages of the disease.
In case of a full-blown fungal disease, it is recommended to use various drugs offered by modern medicine.For example, it can be nail polish.Before use, scrape and degrease the affected area of the nail.