Treatment for toenail fungus

Birch tar for nail fungus

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Nail fungus is a common disease. It occurs in every tenth person on the planet. At first glance, the pathology may seem only a cosmetic problem. In fact, the fungus quickly spreads to all nails and causes an allergic reaction.

Medicines designed to cope with this problem are not cheap. That is why people are increasingly resorting to traditional methods of treating fungus. Therapy started at an early stage will certainly be successful. Even experts recommend using birch tar against nail fungus when the first symptoms of the disease appear.

The fungus is afraid of ordinary cheap stuff like fire.

Properties of birch tar

Birch tar is a natural, environmentally friendly product. It is obtained by distilling birch wood. Its base is oily and the consistency is liquid. It contains a huge amount of biologically active substances, thanks to which tar has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

This product is used in medicine and cosmetology solely because it has a positive effect on the skin:

Disinfects;

Heals wounds;

Promotes epidermis regeneration;

Improves blood circulation;

Effective in the fight against parasites.

Due to the fact that the product is also effective against mycoses, it is also used for nail fungus.

The folk method kills the fungus at the root. You just need to start once a day.

Contraindications for use

Despite the fact that both doctors and traditional healers recommend using birch tar for toenail fungus, there are still a number of contraindications.

The product is considered safe and effective, but if the following symptoms are present, its use is highly not recommended:

• Sensitivity of the limbs is increased;
• Skin is prone to dryness;
• The skin is too thin;
• Individual intolerance to the drug;
• Photodermatitis.

Rules for treatment with birch tar

Using this tool will not cause any difficulties. To avoid side effects and unpleasant surprises, the following rules must be followed:

1. Long-term therapy is extremely undesirable; its duration should not exceed 14 days.
2. The skin should be treated with a moisturizer after each procedure.
3. Do not apply tar to your skin before going outside. Not only does it have an unpleasant odor, but it also leaves stains on clothes that are almost impossible to get rid of.

Birch tar: application against fungus

In some cases, even doctors prefer to treat the fungus with folk remedies. For example, when a fungal infection affects a pregnant woman or child. It is in these cases that birch tar will help quickly solve the problem.

Instructions for use will be as follows:

Laundry soap must be crushed and poured into hot water. Steam your feet in a soapy solution. It only takes 15 minutes;

Then the heels and soles are treated with pumice, each nail is trimmed;

Feet need to be wiped dry and additionally dried with a hairdryer;

Only after this they should be coated with cream;

Birch tar is applied to all cracks, nails and the area between the fingers;

The product is kept on the limbs for about 20 minutes, after which it is removed with a cotton swab;

After treatment, cotton socks are put on your feet;

After two days, the limbs must be washed in soapy, cool water;

Be sure to dry them and apply the product again;

Cotton wool soaked in tar should be placed in shoes during treatment.

If you follow the instructions and do not deviate from them, then after just 14 days you will be able to get rid of the disease.