The appearance of a fungus on the toenails is a very common phenomenon. Infection is possible in public places with high humidity - in the pool, sauna, beach, especially if you do not follow the rules of hygiene. Fungus can also occur when wearing the same shoes for a long time, which does not dry out, and increases the perspiration of the feet, which also plays a role in reducing immunity.
Treatment of nail fungus on the legs includes a number of measures, including local application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths, as well as taking medication inside, as well as strengthening the immune system. Often folk remedies, including apple cider vinegar, are used to get rid of nail fungus on the lower extremities.
Brief description and characteristics of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural product, a raw material for its production. Acetic acid is obtained by fermentation of apple juice under the influence of bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased at a distribution network or prepared independently.
Apple cider vinegar has the following health benefits:
- removes toxins and toxins from the body;
- normalizes the acid-base ratio of the body;
- promotes weight loss;
- anesthetizes and has anti-inflammatory effect.
Apple cider vinegar is a natural antibiotic, so it is widely used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. This feature allows you to use apple cider vinegar to get rid of nail fungus on your feet.
Use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
The success of treatment of the disease depends on the quality of apple cider vinegar, it must be a completely natural product. The therapeutic effect is based on its activity to destroy harmful substances and prevent infection in nearby tissues. With the help of apple cider vinegar in the habitat of the fungus creates an acidic environment in which the infection dies.
Already after the first session, the patient experiences an improvement in the form of cessation of itching, and with regular use of apple cider vinegar, the condition of the toenail plate improves significantly.
How to use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
There are several options for using apple cider vinegar to get rid of fungus on toenails. Such methods are considered the most common.
- The easiest way to apply is to wipe the affected surface of the nail with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply a compress of a cloth moistened with vinegar in the ratio of 1 serving water to 2 servings vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply twice a day to lubricate fungus-affected toenails. Long-term treatment - up to 6 months.
- Solution for foot baths. Dilute 100 g of salt and 1 tsp in a liter of warm water. Apple cider vinegar. Use for daily baths lasting 5 to 10 minutes.
It is a very effective self-made ointment made from crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Use as a compress on damaged toenails several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar with vegetable oil in the same proportion. Moisturize a cotton pad with this ingredient and apply to painful nails for 4 hours.
For daily use against nail fungus, it is recommended to use a composition based on 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp. l. borax and 1 tbsp. l. hydrogen peroxide. First, pour borax powder with a small amount of warm water, after dissolving, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Apply compress for 45-60 minutes.