No one will dispute the fact that being sick with something is not a pleasant occupation. And when it comes to a yeast infection, there is nothing to say about it, and clearly there is nothing good about it. Treatment of nail fungus of the big toe is a long and time-consuming process, but it is still worth doing, the consequences and complications can be several times worse than the disease itself. The infection spreads to the entire limb or even the foot and creates major movement problems.
Toenail fungus is just one type of infection and it can affect other parts of the feet as well - feet, other fingers, etc. According to statistics, about 25% of the world's population, sooner or later, go to the doctor with this infection. And if it hurts too, it definitely means it's time to treat leg fungus.
But, fortunately, there is a cure and it is not that difficult to cure the fungus permanently. There are so many forms of treatment that everyone, if they wish, can find a remedy that can treat only their pathology in the leg.
Treatment of a fungus on the big toe is prescribed by a dermatologist after consultation with the patient. This takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient, in particular, his allergic reaction to any component of the drug. If there is one, then it is necessary to prescribe its analog and not to aggravate health.
How is this pathology treated?
First of all, if there is a suspicion of a fungal infection, you need to remove the infected area. Where is she? That's right, on the big toe or where it hurts. It also happens that the severe stage of the fungus and the subsequent course of the disease slows down, and a removal operation is performed on the surface of the affected area. Treatment is prescribed by a specialized dermatologist and no one else.
To treat this infection, modern medicine has devised a wide variety of drugs, both for the nail itself and the finger itself, as well as for the entire lower limb. These are not just pills, for the most part, not even them, but a variety of creams, ointments, varnishes to use on the legs, and much more. To make the treatment as effective as possible, specialists combine these methods to treat toenail fungus.
Treatment with home remedies.
What to do if your thumb hurts and you still haven't had time to see a dermatologist for a consultation? You need to drown the pain with at least something, you need improvised means, and traditional medicine can help you with this. Our ancestors have noticed the properties of some products for centuries, and their many years of experience are used by people to this day.
So what could it be?
- Potato peelAfter peeling the potatoes, set the clean potatoes aside and remove the skin. This recipe doesn't specify how many cleanings you need, so the more the better. They should be placed in a saucepan (large volume), filled with water and cooked until the shell is soft. It should be very soft so that you can easily mash it in the pot. When the peel reaches this state, the feet and the infected nail are soaked with the resulting liquid. Therefore, it is important that the pot is large. After spreading, it is necessary to wash the mass from the toe and foot, rub with pork fat and put on warm socks. This mass does not have an unpleasant smell and is easy to use on the feet: you should rub them daily until you are completely sure that nothing hurts and that the infection will no longer bother you.
- Water + 70% vinegar solution. As in the previous case, the exact amount of ingredients needed to cure a toenail fungal infection is not specified, there is only one instruction to take equal parts of both ingredients. The mass is infused over the finished mixture; of course, you have to be careful so that nothing is left afterwards. The mass is placed on the affected nail and the area around it is sealed with tape. The procedure is carried out for three to five days, until the nail is completely separated from the finger. And if this doesn't happen, then you are doing something wrong.
- Lemon, whose juice is rich in various nutrients and nutrients, can also help against toenail fungus. From a lemon you need to cut a circle, then divide it into two parts and put half on the nail. The compress is fixed, the lemon juice does its job. This treatment lasts from 8 to 10 days, depending on the results obtained.
- Aspen bark can be used as a foot bath and your thumb will thank you. To do this, you need to grind the bark and take 100 grams of this bark per half a liter. All this is mixed and poured into a small basin, where the legs are steamed. After that, it is necessary to prepare the following liquid for processing: 1 teaspoon of crushed soap (preferably household) is mixed with soda until a suspension is formed. Lubricate the affected nail and the entire finger, if necessary.
- Two cloves of garlic should be minced to the maximum, after which it is mixed with warm butter in a volume of one hundred grams. The resulting liquid is infused for a day. It can be used to apply to the nail after water treatments. This method is good because it has been practiced for quite a long time, a full month, although the treatment is carried out regularly, but the result will appear after seven days - the defeat of the miniature will begin to recede. Nothing hurts and no new disputes appear.
- Sea salt can also be used for bathing: it is dissolved in a liter of hot boiled water and the feet are steamed. If necessary, the salt concentration can be increased by calculating one tablespoon per liter of hot water. The main thing is not to overdo it and be as accurate as possible in your calculations. Such baths are carried out for two weeks, after which the result will be visible, and the fungus will begin to recede.
- Mountain ash can be found only at certain times of the year (summer), but at the same time it is of great importance for the thumb, the nail of which is affected by infection. To carry out the treatment, rowan leaves are crushed to form a gruel, which must be applied to the nail affected by the fungus. After ten days, you can stop this procedure.
- Some flowers that grow outdoors have a very rich layer of nutrients and minerals that nature has endowed them with. These are flowers such as chamomile and thread, which can be harvested to promote healing. Violet, which is considered more of a houseplant, also belongs to the herbs that can be used to treat toenail fungus. The crushed flowers are mixed and poured with a liter of boiled water. The liquid is infused for two hours and filtered. You can dip a piece of gauze in the dye and make a compress out of it, which must be changed every time the fabric dries.
It is possible to treat toenail fungus with the help of traditional medicine, but it is still better to consult a doctor. If you make a mistake with the concentration, the liquid that should treat the disease, on the contrary, aggravates the problem. Therefore, it is extremely important to be registered with a practicing dermatologist, and if you wish, you can consult them about treating the nail with home remedies. The specialist will determine how useful they will be in your case and will draw a reasonable conclusion.
Prophylaxis
The fungus on the big toe has an unpleasant feature that is inherent in all fungi on any part of the leg: it has the property of returning. Therefore, it is very important to choose the appropriate preventive measures and do everything possible to reduce the risk of return. Even an intensive and combined treatment does not guarantee complete safety against toenail fungus.
First of all, when the patient is cured, he must disinfect the shoes. This will help to remove any spores that may have remained there during the course of the infection and, in the future, may independently cause a foot fungus.
It is very important to keep the feet in an atmosphere conducive to their healing. For example, keep them warm and, if possible, avoid crowded places where the infection can spread, such as swimming pools, gyms, and other places where a skin infection spreads with profuse sweating, mainly on the legs. The fungus is easily transmitted and those who have already had it are at higher risk than anyone of contracting the infection. Therefore, so that the treatment is not in vain, it is necessary to do everything possible.