The appearance of a fungus on the toenails is a fairly common phenomenon. Infection is possible in public places with high humidity - the pool, sauna, on the beach, especially if you do not follow the rules of hygiene. The fungus can also occur when wearing 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 set of measures that includes both local application of various means - ointments, lotions, baths, and taking medications inside, as well as strengthening the immune system. Often, folk methods, including apple cider vinegar, are 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, the raw material for the production of which is apples. It is obtained as a result of the fermentation of apple juice under the influence of acetic acid bacteria and oxygen. Vinegar can be purchased in the 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 an anti-inflammatory effect.
Vinegar made from apples is considered a natural antibiotic, so it is widely used as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. This property of it allows you to use apple cider vinegar when getting rid of nail fungus on your feet.
Using apple cider vinegar for toenail fungus
The success of the 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 action to destroy harmful substances and prevent infection in nearby tissues. In the habitat of the fungus with the help of apple cider vinegar, an acidic environment is created 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 nail plate on the leg noticeably improves.
How to use apple cider vinegar for toenail fungus
There are several options for using 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 surface of the nail with natural apple cider vinegar.
- Apply compresses from a cloth moistened with vinegar at the rate of 1 serving of water 2 servings of vinegar.
- Combine 1 part iodine with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply to lubricate 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 lasting from 5 to 10 minutes.
Quite effective is a self-prepared ointment of crushed garlic, tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar. Use as compresses on affected toenails several times a day. You can also prepare a mixture of apple cider vinegar with vegetable oil, in equal proportions. Moisten 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 small amount of hot water, after dissolving, add hydrogen peroxide and apple cider vinegar. Make compresses for 45-60 minutes.