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Nail fungus is medically known as onychomycosis. It commonly affects toenails as compared to fingernails. Though not a crippling affliction, fungal infection in the nails does cause discomfort or even irritability in the affected person when it penetrates into the deeper tissues and damages the nails. The nails become discolored, thick, and brittle with a tendency to break easily. The nail may get distorted, get out of shape and may get detached from the nail bed. Pain and swelling around the nail may occur.
Homeopathy offers a natural treatment for nail fungus cases. Homeopathic medicines are ideal for providing a complete cure for infected nails as they tackle the root cause. Being non-intrusive and non-toxic, this natural treatment delivers good results in case of nail fungal infections. It works to manage signs and symptoms of nail fungus and also help to heal the damaged distorted nails. Both acute and chronic cases of nail fungus respond wonderfully to homeopathic treatment. Mainstream medicines use antifungal pills or antifungal creams applied externally on affected nails. They show temporary results and can have side effects. Homeopathic treatment, on the other hand, is very safe and can be used for a long period without any side effects and gives permanent results.
Homeopathic medicines work by boosting the self-healing forces in the body. This helps the body fight fungal infection naturally and get rid of it entirely. To get the best results, proper treatment as prescribed by the homeopathic doctor needs to be followed. This is because the prescription varies from case to case as per individual’s signs and symptoms.
Homeopathy does not use any external medicated creams, rather it uses oral medicines that work on the internal body’s disturbance to fight the infection. This is advantageous because external medication suppresses the problem but the internal medicines address the underlying cause and bring complete recovery. It also helps to decrease the chances of recurrent infection.
Homeopathic treatment promises a safe and successful solution for fungal infection with zero side-effects. Homeopathic medicines work in a very gentle, harmless way and ensure complete recovery naturally.
Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines For Nail Fungus
The most important homeopathic medicines to manage nail fungus are Antimonium Crudum, Silicea, Graphites, Thuja and Nitric Acid.
1. Antimonium Crudum – Top Medicine For Nail fungus
Antimonium Crudum leading homeopathic medicine for managing nail fungus. In cases needing it, the nails are very brittle and break very easily. The original shape of the nails is distorted and the nails grow out of shape. The nails are split and grow at a very slow pace. Toenail is the most common nail to get affected by fungus.
When to use Antimonium Crudum?
This medicine is the best choice to treat nail fungus with brittle nails along with the distortion of nails.
How to use Antimonium Crudum?
It is usually given in 30C potency two to three times a day. Its higher potencies can also be used but only on homeopathic doctor’s advice.
2. Silicea – For Nail fungus With Yellow Nails And Pus Formation
Silicea is an excellent homoeopathic remedy for fungus where nails are discolored yellow, rough, infected and disfigured. There is also the presence of pus from infection. It is also seen to be associated with a sharp pain in the finger and toe nails. There is a tendency of bad smelling sweat on the feet, hands and armpits.
When to use Silicea?
Silicea is recommended for managing nail fungus with yellow-colored nails and infection, with presence of pus and sharp pains in the affected nails.
How to use Silicea?
Silicea is mainly used in 6X power twice or thrice a day.
3. Graphites – For Nail Fungus When Nails Are Black And Break Easily
Graphites is suitable for cases of nail fungus where nails crumble and break easily. Blackish discoloration of the nail is noticed. The nails are painful and the surrounding tissue is swollen. The pain is deep seated and the nail becomes sore to touch. It is also indicated when there is thickening of the nails. In some cases, there may be deformity of nails. Homeopathic remedy Graphites may also be given for nail infection in people with cracked fingertips.
When to use Graphites?
This medicine is highly beneficial for blackish nails that break frequently in cases of nail fungus.
How to use Graphites?
Mostly its 3X potency is used once or twice a day.
4. Thuja – For Discolored And Distorted Nails
Thuja is a well-indicated medicine for managing discolored nails with distorted shape. The nails are soft and brittle. They tend to crumble easily. A tendency to ingrown toenails may be present.
When to use Thuja?
Thuja is preferred for nail fungus where the nails are discolored, soft, distorted and break off easily.
How to use Thuja?
From low to high potency, it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use 30C potency once a day.
5. Nitric Acid – For Yellow, Painful Nails
This medicine is of great help in cases of nail fungus where the nails turn yellowish and are painful. The pains are sharp in nature as if from a splinter. The nails are badly damaged and distorted. Associated inflammation may be present.
When to use Nitric Acid?
Its use can be considered to manage yellowish nails with sharp splinter like pains in cases of fungal infection.
How to use Nitric Acid?
30C potency of this medicine can be taken daily once a day.
Who gets Nail Fungus?
Nail fungus results from infection with different types of fungi most commonly dermatophytes. There are certain factors that increase the risk of fungal infection of nails. These include diabetes, weak immunity, age above 65 yrs, injury to nail or skin near nail margin, chronic exposure to detergents, walking barefoot in shower rooms, swimming in public swimming pools and repeated manicuring. Other factors are using artificial nails, wearing tight shoes, excessive sweating and medical issues causing poor blood flow.
i am suffering from nail fungus . Nail shapes has been unshaped and broken -broken please tell me what should i do
Dr sb i have blood sugar. I use insulin 70/30 40 units morning and 40 units night time with jentin met 500 mg tablet. But no result. Now my eye side is day by day going down my foot nail are cracked n change colour. My face skin look like old ..plz help me n give me a good prescription. Thanks
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my daughter Has a problem in nail of toe it has pus formation and oooozing of blood but aftet uaing calendula off external theblood and pus has stopped but thw has turned black and is ready to come out suggest me what shouls i do next.next . will the new nail nail come normal. And Aug gest any other medicine
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my daughter Has a problem in nail of toe it has pus formation and oooozing of blood but aftet uaing calendula off external theblood and pus has stopped but thw has turned black and is ready to come out suggest me what shouls i do next.next . will the new nail nail come normal.
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Last 6 months my both toe Neil became dark brown and thick. No pain. No history of injury. Long back I weared tight shoes. What is this.Now what is treatment.
Thank you for your guidance. I have yellow toenail fungus on several toes on my right foot, especially the big toe. I do not have any warts. But I do oil massage every day, and that keeps my feet smooth. I do not have pus or pain. But my nails are quite yellow, discolored, and rough on the toes of my right foot. There are some longitudinal ridges. The nail is a little brittle too.
Thank you again for your advice.
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I’d like to try antimonium crudum for my fingernail fungus before it gets any worse. Should I use it in 30 since it is chronic?
I have a ingrown toenails and he next toe nail is also itchy n painful sometimes plus help
Dear sir,
I am suffering from fungal disease on my both feet also my nails. Nails are became dead and colourless and skin of both feet shows black spot and became hard. Please help me.
Thanking you,
Manish Batabyal
Durgapur – 3
WB
Hi Dar Sharma,
im unsure if i had a fungal infection on my large toe nail because when we sent the nail for testing there was no sign of fungal but at that point the nail had died. My nail was black and now does not grow properly and grows black and keeps breaking. The doctor said the nail suffered some kind of trauma lkike me banging it in to something but who knows could have been fungal and we never caught it in time. sometimes the skina roudn the nail does swell up so i have to take ibroprufen but this isnt very regular. the nail keeps breaking and is black. is there anything i can do? thank you.
My left foot nailtoe has gone loose and below it a new nail is coming up. Two years ago it happened but there was no problem. Since it has repeated this year please advise patent
homeopathic medican to buy from the company for treatment. Shall be obliged for your very
candid medical advice. Regards
I have problem in my hand nails i.e they are change in color( white)& shape pls suggest to us Best Homeopathic treatment
Dear Doctor , I got a nail fungal infection which medicine is useful for me.
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I suffered injury in finger tip due to cut in mixer.Treatment continues with good results but in the meantime a new problem of nail fungal infection has cropped up.Pleas suggest proper medicines.Thanks
Dr. Sharma,
Is Homeopathy helping people with auto-immune disorders? I have RA and Hashimoto’s which are auto-immune disorders, hoping to put homeopathy to work since I don’t use RA drugs because of side effects. I tend to isolate myself, I think one reason is because I am so tired, any homeopathic remedies for the mind as to isolation oneself?
Mary
good evening sir from 7 years am having fungus in my nails both in hands n feets in summer my nails start coming back..as winter starts it starts falling and only skin lefts there…under my nails there is thick layer of skin which is ver soft and my nails are of pale yellow with black patches…please help me
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I have a toe nail fungus by soaking my foot in a sterilizer solution for combs and brushes scissors eta. This helping me but it does not cure the condition. How can I cure this condition. I got it while I was in the service when I was 20 now I am 85 and still have the condition. Soaking my foot twice a day has helped but does not cure the condition. Any suggestion to clear this condition will be gratefully appreciated.
Jim
Respected Sir, Namasthe.your articles and advices are very helpful to the society. May God bless you.