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Not everyone knows that home remedies for onychomycosis are as effective as the remedies available in pharmacies. Toenail fungus is treated as a disease of civilization because it affects about 30% of society, both women and men. The most common infection occurs when using public facilities, such as swimming pools or public toilets.
Home remedies for onychomycosis – what is the disease?
Ringworm is an infectious disease that takes a long time to cure. It is an infection caused by fungi: dermatophytes, mold or yeast fungi. Nail fungus begins with untreated mycosis of the skin. It often occurs alongside such diseases as: lichen planus, psoriasis, dandruff or alopecia areata. This disease must not be underestimated as it spreads fairly quickly and then becomes more difficult to treat.
The basic issue is a visit to a dermatologist who will order an appropriate laboratory test – which can be performed immediately, and based on the result, he will select the appropriate pharmacological treatment. Only the exact knowledge of what you are dealing with allows you to effectively fight the opponent.
If you are unable to visit a dermatologist in-house, take photos of the skin lesions and seek online advice. Register now and you will receive an e-Prescription and e-Referral even on the same day.
Home remedies for onychomycosis – how does it get infected?
The most common form of infection is the use of communal swimming pools and showers. In addition, factors such as:
- maceration – i.e. long soaking of the feet,
- microtraumas – caused e.g. by treatments at a beautician,
- improper hygiene – too long nails from under which dirt is not removed, inaccurate drying of the body after bathing,
- plastic footwear and socks,
- other diseases,
can cause the development of mycosis. Unfortunately, it is an infectious disease, so be careful when sharing the bathroom at home so as not to infect other household members.
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If mycosis coexists with psoriasis of the nails, reach for the EPTA PSO Psoriasis Intensive Nail Conditioner, which you can order separately or in the Set with 30% urea for body and nail care with EPTA PSO 30.
The best home remedies for onychomycosis
Keep in mind that home remedies for onychomycosis work effectively if they are combined with drug treatment. Of course, it depends on the severity of the disease. Home remedies basically relate to prevention. Due to the fact that onychomycosis most often affects the feet, it is necessary to take care of their basic comfort – dryness:
- after each washing, dry your feet thoroughly with a towel and it is best not to put on socks immediately, but wait for the remaining moisture to evaporate,
- to choose natural fiber socks – preferably cotton. There are also bamboo socks on the market that absorb moisture. It is worth trying on yourself which are better, because everyone is different,
- shoes – preferably leather and more than one pair. The best solution would be to have a change of shoes. The point is not to wear the same shoes for several days in a row, because the leather of the shoes breathes, but it will not have time to filter the moisture accumulated over a few days. Allow shoes to breathe for at least 24 hours,
- can be used talki of the stopthat trap moisture or deodorants that block the feet from sweating,
- follow an appropriate diet – eliminate spicy spices and alcohol, thanks to which excessive sweating will be limited,
- take care not to overheat the feet – all day long wearing boots in a heated room is a real challenge for the feet,
- replace – if possible – insoles in shoes.
Home remedies for onychomycosis complement pharmacological treatment.
If it has already happened onychomycosis infections and the patient is undergoing treatment, it would be good to get rid of anything that could be causing the disease to develop. Ideally, shoes should be thrown away, but if this is not possible, then they should be disinfected using, for example, a disinfectant and antifungal spray.
Preparations available on Medonet Market are effective against onychomycosis, such as MYCOfast for onychomycosis. You will receive 20 nail files for free to make the treatment more effective.
It is also worth trying supplements for fungal infections containing cloves, cinnamon and lemon peel.