Onychomycosis is a disease that brings with it a lot of problems and discomfort. As a rule, the disease affects the legs, the disease is popularly called a fungus. What to do if there is a fungus on the legs? Vinegar, egg, a little cooking time, and the problem will be solved. These ingredients will be excellent companions in the treatment process. Today, there are many different recipes that use an egg in vinegar to treat a number of diseases.
Common fungus treatment tips
In folk medicine, there are many recipes that use conventional products, but if you combine some of them, you can get an excellent medicine that fights against various diseases. For example, an egg in vinegar can cope with a fungus on its feet. It is these products that are very popular among fans of alternative treatment methods.
According to reviews of people who were sick with a fungus, eggs and vinegar gave results after the first days of using ointments and other recipes. With the first use, itching, burning, and other symptoms of the disease are reduced.
In order for the treatment with vinegar and egg to proceed as efficiently as possible, you must adhere to certain rules:
- All products that contain eggs should only be stored with the help of a refrigerator.
- Tools should always be applied to prepared feet. In other words, you need to wash them, and use only household soap as the soap, in which there is an alkali that kills the fungus. Next, the nail is processed, keratinized tissues, white plaque are removed, and the nail itself is trimmed.
- After washing and processing the feet are wiped with disinfectants, you can use medical alcohol. And only then apply the product based on eggs and vinegar.
- All instruments that handle the feet should always be disinfected or discarded. It is better, of course, to use disposable devices.
Ointment preparation
Ointments, which contain eggs and vinegar, have been used for a long time. They are used mainly to combat diseases of the limbs, namely the legs. Many people know what will happen if you hold the egg in vinegar. The shell, which includes calcium, will be dissolved and after a while there will be no trace of it.
Vinegar and egg from the fungus work on a similar principle. The recipe presented is very effective:
- To prepare the ointment, you need to put one raw egg in a glass container (jar). Then pour table vinegar to the point where the egg is completely drowned.
- After this, the jar is closed with a towel and left in the dark for three days. Over the allotted time, the shell will be dissolved, and the egg itself will remain only in a thin film.
- After the specified time, you need to get the egg and remove the hymen that is on it. First, you should prepare a container where the liquid will merge.
- Then, in the resulting liquid, you need to put butter, its amount must be such that the ointment becomes very thick, after stirring. Thickness allows the medicine to hold on better and lubricate the affected areas.
- When the liquid and oil are mixed, you need to add more vinegar, in which the egg lay.
This medicine is used every day. The ointment is applied to the areas affected by the disease, preferably at night so that the legs can be wrapped in a woolen shawl. Socks can be worn for fixation.
Vodka Recipe
It is not always necessary to wait until the egg dissolves in vinegar. There are other effective prescription drugs. To prepare you will need:
- Vodka - 2 tablespoons
- Acetic essence - 2 tbsp.
- Egg white - 3 pcs.
Cooking is very simple and quick.
All ingredients should be mixed to obtain a uniform consistency. The fungus is lubricated with such an ointment twice a day until the plates on the nails are completely updated.
It should be noted that the use of vinegar is allowed if there are no abrasions, as well as open wounds. If acid gets into the wounds, severe pain and burning will be caused. When applying such a medicine, you need to be prepared for a slight tingling, which will indicate that the acid has begun to act and the bacteria die. Depending on the skin, it may begin to peel off and also blush, but there is nothing to worry about.
Prevention
It is possible to exclude the appearance of a fungus if preventive measures are taken:
- Fight sweating feet.
- Replace socks or pantyhose daily.
- Also, wash your feet daily, it is better to use laundry soap, and in summer to take part in the procedure.
- To wear replaceable shoes at work, a similar rule applies at home. It should be light and breathable.
- If there is a trip to the pool, bathhouse and other public places, then take personal slippers with you.
- Dry your feet after bath and shower.
The fungus can be dangerous not only for the carrier, but also for others, so you need to immediately take action and begin treatment.
Conclusion
Having studied the tips and recipes for preparing folk remedies against a fungus, you can not be afraid if the first signs of the disease begin. Using one of the ointments made at home, the disease will be stopped and destroyed in just a few days. Moreover, for the preparation of medicines, ingredients can always be found in any kitchen.