HOMOEOPATHY FOR NAIL FUNGUS

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The condition known as nail fungus, which can affect multiple nails, usually starts as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your fingernail or toenail. As the fungal infection spreads, it may also cause your nail to become thicker, discolor, and crumble at the edge.

When the skin between your toes and your feet becomes infected with fungus, it is known as athlete’s foot. Nail fungus is also known as onychomycosis.

Causes:The most common cause of fungus nail infections is dermatophyte, but other fungi (including yeast and molds) can also result in fungus nail infections, which are caused by different fungal organisms.

As the nail ages, it can become brittle and dry, leading to cracks in the nails that allow fungi to enter. Other factors, including decreased blood circulation to the feet and a weakened immune system, may also play a role. Fungal nail infection can develop in people of any age, but it’s more common in older adults.

However, it is rare to contract the infection from someone else. Athlete’s foot (foot fungus) is the most common source of toenail fungus infection.

SymptomsIf you have one or more of these symptoms, you may have nail fungus:

· Thickened

· Whitish to yellow-brown discoloration

· Brittle, crumbly or ragged

· Distorted in shape

When dirt accumulates beneath your nail, it gives off a dark color.

· Smelling slightly foul

Fingernails can develop nail fungus, but toenails are more frequently affected.

Risk factorsYou are more likely to get nail fungus if you have the following factors:

Growing older due to slower nail growth, decreased blood flow, and more years of fungus exposure

· Sweating heavily

Previous athlete’s foot infections

Wearing bare feet in wet public spaces like showers, gyms, and swimming pools.

Possessing a skin disorder like psoriasis or a minor nail or skin injury.

Diabetic complications, circulatory issues, or an impaired immune system

Complications: If you have an immune system that is suppressed as a result of medication, diabetes, or another condition, you may develop a severe case of nail fungus that is painful, damages your nails permanently, and spreads to other parts of your body.

Any relatively minor injury to your feet, including a nail fungus infection, can lead to a more serious complication if you have diabetes because you may have reduced blood circulation and nerve supply in your feet as well as being more susceptible to a bacterial skin infection (cellulitis).

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

One of the best treatments for nail fungus infections is homoeopathy, and some of the most popular ones are listed below.

ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM 30is effective for treating fungus infections of the nails, particularly toenails, as well as horny growths under the nails, split or horny nails, callosities on the soles of the feet, horny warts on the hands, and nails that are slowly growing out of shape.

SILICEA 30:Ingrowing toe nails with flesh and pus; finger tips that feel dry and painful at night; cold feet and arms; and offensive-smelling sweat from the feet, hands, and armpits are all symptoms of Silicea. Silicea is a great remedy for nail affections, especially if white spots appear on the nails.

GRAPHITES 30When nails become brittle and crumbling, deformed, painful, sore, thick, and crippled, as well as when they are thick, rough, ingrown, and show cracks and fissures on the tips of the fingers, graphite is prescribed. Additionally, it is known to cause feet to become cold, wet, and to burn in the soles and heels.

BUFO RANA 30Bufo rana is useful for treating panaritium, swelling, blue-black nail ring discoloration, and arm pain.

FLOURIC ACID 30Where there is splinter-like pain under the nail, nails that are distorted, crumble, or grow quickly, soreness between the toes, or painful corns, flouric acid is the best treatment.

PreventionAthlete’s foot, which can cause nail fungus, and nail fungus itself can both be avoided by adopting the following behaviors:

Wash your hands and feet frequently, especially after touching an infected nail. After washing, moisturize your nails.

Clean your nail clippers after every use, trim nails straight across, file down thickened areas, and smooth out edges with a file.

Wear socks that will wick away perspiration, or switch socks frequently.

Opt for breathable material when buying shoes.

Old shoes should be thrown away or cleaned with antifungal or disinfectant powders.

In the changing rooms and around the pool, wear shoes.

Pick a nail salon where every client receives a manicure using sterile tools.

Abandon acrylic and nail polish.

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