Nail fungus is one of those problems that can cast a shadow over even the happiest summer. It occurs year-round, but it becomes especially troublesome during the summer months. The risk of getting infected with onychomycosis (nail fungus) is high in public pools, gyms, beaches, saunas, bathhouses, and other humid and warm environments where people walk barefoot.
How Does Nail Fungus Appear?
Onychomycosis is one of the most common nail diseases in adults. In addition to the presence of fungal parasites on the skin and nails, several factors increase the likelihood of infection: excessive sweating, prolonged exposure to humid environments, wearing tight or closed footwear, nail trauma, chronic diseases such as diabetes, weakened immune system, and more.
3 Traditional Remedies for Treating Infected Nails:
- Method 1
A very simple yet effective method involves using Novocaine as a treatment in the form of a compress. You’ll need a 2% solution. Soak a cotton pad in it and apply it to the affected nails overnight. In some cases, full recovery occurs after just the second treatment. - Method 2
Use a powerful folk remedy – celandine (a one-year herbaceous plant from the nightshade family). Add 1 tablespoon of celandine to 1 liter of boiling water and let it simmer for 2 more minutes on low heat. Stir, pour into a basin, and soak your feet in the hot (but bearable) liquid until it cools. Do not dry your feet afterward – let them air dry naturally. - Method 3
Soak your feet in hot water with potassium permanganate (manganese crystals). After the bath, rub garlic juice onto the infected nails and surrounding skin. Repeat the process daily.
Nail fungus is almost always preceded by a long-term fungal skin infection (mycosis). It tends to occur more frequently and treating it in time can prevent damage to the nails.
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