Some people are rather careless about fungal diseases. They underestimate the microorganism itself and do not think about the complications that it can cause. Meanwhile, the fungus, developing in a favorable environment, can lead to allergies or cancer. Should we underestimate him that much? With such a pathology, you should definitely contact a dermatologist who will prescribe the necessary therapy. The benefits will bring folk remedies that can eliminate nail fungus. Vinegar treatment is the most popular folk method of dealing with a microorganism. We will consider it.
Characteristics of the disease
The main causes of nail fungus are the damage to the plate by a specific microflora contained in an unsanitary humid environment. The most susceptible to this pathology are those people who use other people's things, do not adhere to personal hygiene. You can become infected with a fungus on the beach, in the pool or in the shower.
The affected nail not only looks ugly, but also causes pain to its owner. Shouldremember that the disease is contagious. The fungus is easily transferred from one patient to another. It is quite tenacious and is able to quickly affect not only the nail plates, but also the skin.
The disease has the following symptoms:
- plate exfoliates, changes its structure, shape, it breaks;
- the nail loses its natural shade, loses its shine;
- the affected area has a specific odor;
- the patient experiences pain in this area.
Unfortunately, the pathology is characterized by a long course and is rather poorly amenable to therapeutic treatment. To combat the disease, it is very important to follow the rules of hygiene. Doctors prescribe complex therapy. As a rule, antifungal drugs and drugs that increase a person's immunity are recommended. An excellent addition is the treatment of nail fungus with folk remedies - vinegar. It is this product, when used correctly, that can provide a favorable result in a couple of days.
Action of vinegar
Quite unpleasant, unaesthetic and uncomfortable nail fungus. Treatment with vinegar can bring significant relief. What is the effect of such exposure?
To do this, remember what vinegar is. This is an acidic substance. The spores of the fungus are not able to withstand such an environment. They die in it. That is why the treatment of toenail fungus with vinegar becomes successful.
However, remember that this effective tool does not guarantee 100% protection againstrelapse. Even a completely cured pathology can return. To protect your body from the re-invasion of the fungus, be sure to adhere to the therapeutic treatment prescribed by your doctor. It is equally important to remember the need for prevention. Only by observing such conditions, you can be sure that nail fungus will not reappear.
Vinegar treatment will provide excellent results if the approach to the fight against the disease is comprehensive.
How to choose vinegar?
This is the first question patients face. And he is very important. After all, the wrong choice of product can lead to a serious aggravation of the situation, provoke a burn.
In the fight against the disease, both table vinegar and apple cider vinegar are excellent. Often the question arises: is it possible to use the essence? It is recommended to use for advanced forms of pathology. However, not in its purest form! At the same time, the treatment of nail fungus is initially started with a regular product. A neglected form of apple cider vinegar will not be completely cured. But it is with him (you can also take a canteen) that therapy should begin.
Also, keep in mind that highly concentrated vinegar (more than 9%) leads to burns. Therefore, strictly follow all the requirements of the recipe. It is best to use a 6% remedy.
It is very important to choose a quality product for treatment. Buy vinegar only from good manufacturers. You can prepare this tool yourself. In this case, there will be no doubts about its quality.
Productionvinegar
Product preparation:
- Take the washed apples. Pass them through the meat grinder.
- Place this mixture in a container. Find a warm place for her.
- Your apple mince will ferment for 14 days.
- After the expiration date, drain the resulting juice. This drink is natural apple cider vinegar.
Basics of Therapy
Before considering how to use vinegar to treat nail fungus, you should read the recommendations of doctors.
The success of therapy depends on following a few simple rules:
- Initially, you should steam your legs. This will make it much easier to peel off the stratum corneum. You can also remove rough skin cells. It is recommended to apply the prepared product only on a cleaned surface.
- Not only nail plates are subject to processing. Spores of the fungus remain on clothes, in shoes. Therefore, it is imperative to process all the items used by the patient. Care must be taken to wash the patient's socks.
- Cut your nails daily. This helps to reduce the focus of infection.
- Wear cotton socks at night. This will prevent the spread of fungus. Therefore, other parts of the body will not be infected.
Now let's look at recipes that fight pathology.
Treatment with compresses
How to use vinegar to treat nail fungus? Many patients claim thatcompresses provide effective results.
To make lotions, you can use the following recipes:
- Take vinegar (1 tablespoon) and mix with boiled (warm, not hot!) water (8 tablespoons).
- To make this compress you will need chicken protein. Mix it with vodka (2 tablespoons) and vinegar (2 tablespoons). After thorough mixing, place the product in the refrigerator. The shelf life of such a compress is 1 week, because the egg can quickly deteriorate.
- How is the treatment of nail fungus with a deep lesion? A neglected form of apple cider vinegar is cured like this. Take olive oil. Mix it in equal proportions with vinegar (2 tablespoons each). Enter 1 beaten egg into the composition. The mixture is stored exclusively in the refrigerator.
Use a gauze bandage to apply a compress. Soak it in the prepared product and apply on the affected area. When it dries, re-moisturize it. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour. Put on socks after the compress.
Using ointments
It is quite common if nail fungus is diagnosed, vinegar treatment.
The following recipes will provide excellent results:
- Combine in equal amounts: vinegar, honey, Kalanchoe juice. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until a homogeneous porridge is formed. The ointment should stand in a cold and dark place for about 3 days. Apply the product to the affected plates 2 times a day, for 20 minutes. After the procedure, the remaining ointment is washed off with warm water. The remedy is applied until the disease disappears completely.
- Pour a chicken egg (whole) with apple cider vinegar. Take 100 g of the last component. Keep the product in a dark place until the shell is completely dissolved. Carefully remove the formed film and add butter (melted) to the mixture - 200 g. The ointment is applied to steamed legs. Topped with cellophane. The procedure takes several hours. The duration of treatment is 5-6 days. Then there should be a break for several days, after which therapy can be resumed.
Healing baths
These are excellent treatments if you are considering the initial stages of treating nail fungus. The neglected form of vinegar, unfortunately, will not be cured. In this case, drug therapy is required. Only the combination of effective medicines with vinegar treatments will restore he alth to your feet.
Heat the water. In 3 liters of liquid, add vinegar - 250 ml. Soak your feet in the foot bath for 15 minutes. It is desirable to carry out the procedure before going to bed.
After this event, rinse your feet and wipe dry. Apply ointments prescribed by the doctor to the affected areas.
It is recommended to hold water activities every 2 days.
What do patients think?
The disease is quite common. Therefore, many people are interested in treating nail fungus with vinegar. Patient feedback is a factor that is most often decisive in choosingtherapy.
So, what do people think about this method of fighting the disease? Patients claim that in the initial stages there is a fairly effective treatment of nail fungus with vinegar. Patient reviews indicate that the elimination of unpleasant symptoms occurs quickly. The fungus is gone. But if the pathology is running, then it is almost impossible to cope with it without the help of medicines. However, even with a deep fungal infection, vinegar procedures bring great relief.
There are reviews that indicate the formation of a burn during therapy. At the same time, the patients themselves explain that they used pure vinegar, without dilution.
