The appearance of a fungus on the toenails is a fairly common phenomenon. Contagion is possible in public places with high humidity - in the swimming pool, sauna, on the beach, especially if you do not follow the rules of hygiene. The fungus can also appear if you wear the same pair of shoes for a long time, which does not dry out, with increased sweating of the feet, a decrease in immunity also plays a role.
Treatment of nail fungus on the legs includes a number of measures, which include both local application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths and taking medicines inside, as well as strengthening the immune system. Folk methods, including apple cider vinegar, are often used to get rid of nail fungus on the lower extremities.
Brief description and properties of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural product made from apples. It is obtained by fermentation of apple juice under the influence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased in the distribution network or you can prepare it yourself.
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;
- anesthetic and anti-inflammatory.
Vinegar made from apples is considered a natural antibiotic, so it is commonly used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. This property allows you to use apple cider vinegar when getting rid of nail fungus on your feet.
Use of apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
The success of treating the disease depends on the quality of the apple cider vinegar, it must be a completely natural product. The therapeutic effect is based on its action to destroy harmful substances and prevent infection in nearby tissues. In the habitat of the fungus, an acidic environment is created with the help of apple cider vinegar in which the infection dies.
Already after the first session, the patient feels improvement in the form of cessation of itching, and with regular use of apple cider vinegar, the condition of the nail plate on the leg improves noticeably.
How to use apple cider vinegar for nail fungus
There are several ways to use apple cider vinegar to get rid of toenail fungus. Such methods are considered the most common.
- The easiest way to apply is to wipe the affected nail surface with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply compresses made from a cloth dampened with vinegar in the ratio of 1 serving water 2 servings vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply to toenails affected by fungus twice a day. Long-term treatment - up to 6 months.
- Solution for foot baths. In a liter of warm water, dilute 100 g of salt and 1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar. Use for daily baths of 5 to 10 minutes.
A self-made ointment made from crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar is very effective. Apply as a compress to the affected toenails several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar and vegetable oil in equal proportions. Dampen a cotton pad with this composition and apply to the sore nail 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 little hot water, after dissolving, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Make compresses for 45-60 minutes.