Mycosis is caused by various microscopic fungi. In addition to drug treatment, traditional medicine is very effective. Many of the ancient secrets that our ancestors used are used successfully to this day.
Before you start treating the fungus with folk remedies, you need to consult a dermatologist. It is important to determine the type of pathogen, which is impossible to do on your own.
How to recognize a mushroom
The first complaints of patients are associated with aesthetic problems:
- nail color change;
- the appearance of spots and furrows;
- the nail plate thins or thickens;
- increased fragility;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
These symptoms are common. Depending on the type of parasite, symptoms may vary.
It is important to identify a fungal infection at an early stage, this period is the most suitable for the use of folk recipes.
In advanced stages, itching and roughness of the skin, pain when walking, detachment of the nail plate from the bed occur. Then simple lubrication of the limbs against foot fungus with decoctions of medicinal herbs will be ineffective.
Lack of timely treatment can lead to a decrease in the protective functions of the body and an exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Effective traditional medicine
How to treat foot fungus? There is a huge selection of folk remedies for foot fungus. Consider the most effective.
A soda
Since ancient times, baking soda has been used to treat fungus. The substance is cheap, it is often used in the preparation of folk remedies, namely:
- Baths for hands and feet with soda. Pour two liters of warm water into a container, add a tablespoon of soda. Immerse the limbs in the liquid. The procedure is carried out within 30 minutes. When finished, rinse the limbs with lukewarm water. Wear cotton socks. The procedure is carried out daily. The duration of the course depends on the degree of damage. Treatment of the fungus is carried out until the visible signs disappear or until a healthy nail plate grows back.
- Soda ointment. To prepare it, pour into a cup 2 tbsp. I. a soda. Gradually add lukewarm water, stirring constantly. Obtain a pasty consistency. Treat lesions on the legs and other parts of the body.
- Baths with the addition of various components. Add 0. 5 tsp to the container. potassium permanganate, 1 tbsp. I. laundry soap and soda, 2 tbsp. I. dry mustard. Mix all the ingredients and add lukewarm water. Immerse your feet for half an hour.
Vinegar
Fungal spores are harmful to acids. The most accessible and well-known acid is ordinary vinegar. Contraindications to procedures are the presence of wounds, sensitivity to vinegar, dermatological diseases.
Receipts:
- Baths for the lower limbs. Add 2 liters of water and a glass of vinegar to the container. Perform the procedure within half an hour. If you feel burning and tingling in the legs, it is worth reducing the concentration of vinegar by adding warm water.
- Compresses with vinegar. Table 9% vinegar diluted half with water. Dampen a cotton cloth and apply to the affected area. Wrap in polythene and secure with a bandage. You can also wear socks. Leave overnight.
- An excellent antifungal agent is an ointment based on vinegar and glycerin. For preparation, it is necessary to mix both components in equal proportions. Wash your feet before the procedure. Treat affected areas daily.
Iodine
How to treat a fungus with iodine? The drug is very effective. Applying it is very simple. It is enough to moisten a cotton swab in iodine and treat the affected area. The procedure is carried out in the morning and in the evening.
vegetable juice
Treatment of the foot with folk remedies involves the use of vegetable juices.
Most often, onion and garlic juices are used, since these essential products have similar properties. For treatment, it is necessary to daily lubricate the affected areas of the skin with onion juice.
To prepare a compress, you need to take a liter of water, dissolve 1 tsp in it. salt and oatmeal from a clove of garlic. Apply a cloth soaked in the solution to the affected area and secure it.
Horseradish
Grind the horseradish root on a grater or with a blender. Apply slurry to steamed nails and bandage. Leave overnight.
Medicines and remedies available
The most effective and affordable remedies are those prepared from medicinal herbs. You can collect them with your own hands and buy a ready-made collection at a pharmacy.
Celandine
For treatment you will need a decoction of celandine (1 liter of water and 2 tablespoons of the collection). Bring to a boil and insist 10 minutes. Strain and add to the basin, dilute with water and lower the legs into it. The procedure is carried out for 40 minutes. The minimum duration of the procedures is 1 month.
Worry
For a liter of boiling water take 250 gr. nail flowers. Suitable both dried and fresh. Pour boiling water and leave to infuse, then strain. Take a glass of the product and a liter of water, dilute and immerse your legs.
oak bark
To prepare the remedy, three tablespoons of bark and a glass of boiling water are needed. Boil and let infuse. Pour into a bowl and add lukewarm water. Steam the thighs for 20 minutes. It is necessary to carry out the procedure twice a week.
At the initial stage of the disease, herbal treatment gives a positive result.
Treatment of foot fungus with folk remedies allows you to speed up recovery quickly and without significant expense.
Darling
Honey is a home remedy often used to treat foot fungus. It should be prepared a little before the procedure. If the honey is very candied, melt it in a bain-marie. Lubricate affected areas daily.
Or prepare honey cakes and apply them to the foot at night, wrapping them tightly with a bandage.
When the first symptoms appear, it is necessary to carry out fungal treatment with folk remedies.
Other folk remedies
For the preparation of folk remedies for the fungus, unusual components are sometimes used.
washing powder
Mushroom spores are afraid of aggressive detergents. The effectiveness of lye baths is confirmed. For the procedure you will need a tablespoon of washing powder and a liter of water. Immerse your feet in the solution and keep for 30 minutes. Contraindications are personal intolerance to the components of the drug. The powder should be selected for hand washing.
BF clay
This pharmaceutical preparation has an antibacterial and healing effect. For the procedure, it is necessary to cover the affected areas with glue. The procedure is carried out every day before going to bed.
Coffee
Prepare freshly ground coffee and pour it into a tub for bathing. Add the required amount of water. The procedure is carried out daily.
There are other recipes that help fight the fungus: the use of essential oils, urinotherapy.
results
Treatment with the use of folk remedies should be agreed with the doctor. If redness or skin irritation occurs after use, the drug should be discarded. To achieve the maximum effect, systematic procedures are necessary.