Many call the fungus a cosmetic problem, it is visually true, but this parasite is not at all harmless.Having built a colony on the nails, it affects the skin, at the next stage it is carried by the blood and it becomes a general problem of the body, all internal organs are infected with it, and it is not at all easy to cure it, it poisons the whole body.Treatment of nail fungus with hydrogen peroxide, as a treatment for foot problems with folk remedies, has gained popularity among people.
About the substance
Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless liquid with a slight odor and metallic taste.It is characterized by oxidizing properties, therefore the use of hydrogen peroxide as an antiseptic for damaged skin has proven itself in medicine, and “classical” doctors also recommend it for stomatitis and inflammatory processes in the throat.The product is sold in the form of a solution, although in pharmacies it can be found in powder and tablet form.
Various publications have promoted peroxide treatment as a panacea;there are semi-scientific works in which it is even recommended to drink it to recover from:
- heartburn;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- strengthen immunity;
- stabilize blood circulation.
But the official position of classical medicine states that such an approach is at best useless and sometimes dangerous.The meeting point of official and popular positions is the treatment of nail fungus with hydrogen peroxide;such treatment is guaranteed to yield results, albeit slowly.
In popular and classical medicine
Important: “In addition to disinfectants, this liquid also has other properties.»
Peroxide can participate in many processes in the body, which is why it is associated with a kind of popular panacea.Traditional healers attribute the following properties to it:
- Treatment of nail fungus with hydrogen peroxide;
- Participation in the body's bioenergetic reactions;
- Helps fight against the radicals responsible for aging of the body;
- Stabilization of the stomach and gallbladder;
- Acceleration of regeneration;
- Leaves no trace on the body.
In general, if there is no doubt about the first point and hydrogen peroxide really helps with nail fungus, then everything else looks like a children's comic, but supporters of the method exist and actually drink 3% peroxide per day, "filling the cells with oxygen released during the breakdown of the substance."
You shouldn't drink peroxide for several reasons:
- firstly, a person receives oxygen not from the stomach, but from the lungs;
- Secondly, in addition to oxygen, there are a number of radicals that leave traces in the body, leading to serious diseases and the destruction of the cellular protein structure.
Considering that the author hopes that no one will drink peroxide, and the reader wants to treat mushrooms with peroxide at home, it is worth returning to this property.The main question is: “can nail fungus be cured with hydrogen peroxide?”– the answer is positive, but contains a “but”.
Actually "But":
- To treat fungus, you don't just need antiseptics;
- peroxide only kills the outer colony;
- Providing complete remission in the early stages of the disease, treatment of nail fungus, when it comes to an advanced form, with hydrogen peroxide is ineffective.
Knowing these aspects, a person will not be deceived;he will understand when and why peroxide is used as medicine.
Contraindications for use
Important: “Essentially the drug is safe, the only limit is individual skin sensitivity”
Some people individually feel a burning sensation on the skin, but this reaction only indicates the action of the drug;When using high concentrations of peroxide and some traditional recipes, you should not touch the skin, as peroxide in high concentrations can cause irritation.Usually people who have such a rare feature know about it, because peroxide has been with us since childhood.
Prepare for procedures
Treating fungus with hydrogen peroxide is a labor-intensive process and requires proper preparation, because a person discovers the fungus when the parasite is firmly rooted in the nail plate and skin cells.
The effectiveness of treating toenail fungus with peroxide depends on correctly performed preparation steps:
- We spray our feet carefully;for this, you can use two proven options for baths:
a) a bath with baking soda is an ideal remedy for hands, the recipe is very simple - a tablespoon of soda per liter of hot water, after stirring, place your hands in the bath and keep there for a quarter to half an hour, depending on how quickly the skin evaporates.
b) for nail fungus, particularly against toenail fungus, it is preferable to use a bath with direct addition of peroxide, for this purpose 50 g.The medicine is diluted in two liters of hot water, the duration of the procedure is the same as for soda baths.Hydrogen peroxide foot baths against fungus are also effective as an independent preventive measure, we will talk about this below. - The next step is to get rid of dead skin and sharpen the nail plate;nail files and nail scissors are also suitable for this;men often use pumice stones at home.
If you think that even filing the upper part did not contribute to deep penetration of the medicine, you can use cotton pads.
Folk recipes
Important: “In traditional medicine, toenail fungus and hydrogen peroxide are related, because the latter excludes the former.”
People have developed several basic recipes for using hydrogen peroxide for toenail fungus.
Compress
The method overlaps with the treatment of fungus with soda, first you need to use a bath with soda, according to the recipe described above, after which, using a 3% peroxide solution, moisten a tampon with it and apply it to the fungus on the legs, repeat this simple procedure 3-4 times a day.
If you wrap your finger in foil and wear a warm sock, the results will be much better.
A strong burning sensation immediately after applying the compress will indicate contraindications to this method of treatment;if this happens, the compress should be removed immediately and the leg rinsed with plenty of cold water.This reaction is not necessarily associated with peroxide;perhaps the skin reacts negatively to soda, or to the reaction of extinguishing its residues on the skin, so soda can be replaced with an infusion of oak root or a decoction of chamomile;these decoctions can be prepared according to the recipe on the package.
Treatment with this method will soften the nail plate and the skin around it within a few days, making it easier for drugs recommended by the doctor and peroxide itself to penetrate into deep lesions.
Bath
If for some reason you cannot make a compress, a peroxide bath also perfectly kills the fungus.
- Add two tablespoons to a liter of water, stir and immerse the affected limbs for a third of an hour.After completing the procedure, the limb must be dried and isolated, having previously sharpened the nail infected with the parasite with a nail file.
- Therapeutic ointment, if used, is applied before isolating the leg;instead of ointment, an antifungal varnish can be applied.
Practice shows that the visible effect of this method appears already on the fifth or sixth day after the start of treatment.By the way, it is not necessary to constantly keep your fingers in the solution;you can lower them for a minute, then remove them by the same amount and repeat for a quarter of an hour.
Important: “A bath with peroxide significantly enhances the effect of external antifungal drugs”
Other folk methods
In addition to simple and relatively "labor-intensive" traditional methods, there are complex and multi-stage procedures using hydrogen peroxide:
- Compress with slaked soda - the ingredients are added in the following order: add one and a half to two glasses of slaked soda in a liter of warm water, stir, add a quarter of a glass of soda, mix well until smooth and add a quarter of a glass of 70% vinegar.It should be noted that the mixture is extremely specific;if a person is allergic to at least one ingredient, it should not be used.The resulting mixture is rubbed into the affected area for an hour.
- Mix 70% vinegar and 3% peroxide in a 1:1 ratio, immediately apply to the nail and hold until the reaction stops, this treatment continues for a week and is applied to advanced forms of the fungus.
- Pour peroxide into a spray bottle, spray it on the nail, and after drying the foot, isolate it without rinsing it.
Conclusion
Many people complain that they don't know if hydrogen peroxide kills the fungus.These people also complain about all other methods, because you cannot eradicate the parasite in a few days, the fungus is a very contagious and persistent parasite.Complete cure, and not temporary remission, can be achieved only by consulting a doctor and long and consistently meeting his requirements.What you need to remember is that there is no single remedy that can defeat the fungus faster than in a month.