How to get rid of Toenails Fungus for good.
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Onychomycosis, more commonly called nail fungus, is an infection caused by a fungus. This attacks toenails and fingernails, but more frequently on the feet. It is important to know that treatment is absolutely necessary to treat this condition. Let’s first look at what exactly this fungal infection is.
Clues
Several characteristics are likely to suggest a nail infection. Among these, we find among others:
- Discolouration of the nail;
- A thickening of the nail;
- Crumbling of the nail;
- The fragility of the nail;
- Yellowing of the nail.
Risk Factors
Nail fungus is called a “dermatophyte”. It is composed of several microorganisms which have the capacity to multiply rapidly. Certain conditions favour the development of these microorganisms, such as:
- Age : Poor blood circulation, slowed growth and thickening of nails make older people more vulnerable.
- Humidity: Being exposed to humid environments and often having wet feet or hands increases the risk of infections.
- Bare feet: Floors in public places, such as swimming pools and locker rooms, are often contaminated. Walking barefoot is therefore risky, given the high degree of contagion. Athlete's foot The fungus that causes athlete's foot can cause fungal nail infections.
- Psoriasis: The type of psoriasis that affects the nails increases the chances of contracting nail fungus.
- A lesion: Cuts or lesions on the skin or nails are a real entry point for infection.
- Perspiration: Abundant sweat creates a suitable place and favourable conditions for the proliferation of microorganisms.
- Stockings and shoes: Lack of air circulation through socks and shoes increases the risk of developing this condition.
- Diabetes: The disease weakens the immune system and impairs blood circulation, which reduces the body's defences and increases the chances of infection.
- Be a man: Statistic show that men are 50% more often affected by nail fungus than women and children.
Prevention
- Hygiene: Good hand and foot hygiene reduces the frequency and risks associated with nail fungus.
- Simple daily care actions could save you a lot of hassle, for example: Keep nails short and well-groomed;
- Avoid sharing toiletries, such as nail clippers;
- Avoid nail polish and false nails;
- Wear shoes or sandals at all times in public places;
- Disinfect shoes with a disinfectant product and antifungal powder.
Medications are usually expensive and most of the time ineffective, because they do not thoroughly kill the fungus. In addition, the side effects of some medications are found to be harmful to the liver or heart by the FDA (United States Federal Drugs administration).
Daily Treatment proposed
- Wash feet: Wash feet and toenails with running water and soap.
- Half fill a boiler with lukewarm water, in which you can soak the foot(s) to be treated.
- In the water in the boiler or container, add half a cup of bleach and two tablespoons of salt and mix everything with a large wooden spoon. If you can use seawater, instead of salt, it will be better but need to put bleach in it.
- Soak your foot(s) in this solution for at least 15 minutes a day. The water should completely cover the feet and toenails. The goal is that the solution can reach the fungi responsible for the fungus and kill them without causing too much damage to the dermis. Here it is appropriate to remove your feet, if there is blood in the solution.
- Remove the feet from the basin or boiler and clean again under running water, taking care to scrape off the old dead skin that comes off around the toes.
- Dry the feet well after this last cleaning and use white cotton stockings to cover the feet.
- Repeat this treatment every day, and replace the stockings each time as long as the fungus is present. The colour of the skin under the nail should return to natural colour within 40 days of starting treatment.
The origins of this treatment come from the Bible. It is because Jesus Christ washed the feet of his disciples during the Last Supper.
Personally, I tested it as well as several other people, and it always worked. The fungus normally disappears within three weeks, but it is best to continue treatment until the nails have returned to their normal, healthy appearance.
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