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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.
the fungal infection is affecting my nails as well as skin and skin effect can be cured by the use of external creams but they are not permanently cured so what are the medicines that can be used to cure this problem permanently.
Hi there I have a green toe nail… I think it is a pseudomonas infection… any suggestions would be sooo appreciared
Dr. Sharma,
My three middle toe nails on my right foot have become unusually thick. There is not pain or discoloration but they have become so thick that its almost impossible to cut them.
Dear Dr.Sharma,
I am suffering from nail fungal infection in my Left hand finger.The corners of my nails is turning brown with white spots but there is no pain.please suggest me a remedy with potency and medication timings for such infection.
Dear Doctor,
I have nail in grow issues for both of my toe nails and due to this nails affected by fungus. Please advise me that this can be treated permanently with Homeopathic Fungus Treatment.
Dear sir
Myself samta baid from rishra . I am suffering from nail fungal infection in my right hand.The corners of my nails are turning black but there is no pain.pls suggest me a remedy for such infection.
dear sir,
myself sharad kumar from ballia up . I m suffering from hand nail disorder like nail crimp,dry, weak , thin and crack nail from last 10 years. kindly suggest me.
thanking u.
sir
I have been detected with single toe nail infection 3 year before, now my finger nail got splitting at its end and gradual dettachment from skin . no pain and pus . now im feeding my baby . please give me right method for speedy recovery
Hi my name is Patty. My nail fungus started on my big toe now it is on both big ties and the second toe next to the big one on each foot. I have had it for years. There is no pain just a discoloration yellow. My nails are thick can’t hardly cut them but also brittle if that makes sense. I heard you should treat the fungus internally also. I read if it is on your big toe it is because of your liver. Please can you help me get rid of this fungus both external and internal.
Thank you Patty
Dear Doctor,
Please advice the potency of the medicines to make your article all the more useful.
Regards
A sufferer
Good morning, when i am in tension i cut nails through mouth… is thr any medicine that help me to grow my nails and i can leave that habit
Hi doc….I had my toenail removed 7weeks ago and it has infection that I can’t get to heal…I’m taking medication for it but still don’t seem to help it much…I have put Creams on it and bandages like I was told to do..should I keep it wrapped or should it get air..what can I do to get it to heal…PS don’t have sugar.,.. Thanks
I believe I have widespread fungus infection in my blood stream. I have rashes on various parts of my body and have even had toenails removed. I have read about activated charcoal capsules. Will this help? Should I add something else to the charcoal therapy?
Dear Dr Sharma
I have developed fungal infection on the hand nails over the last 15 days. The places where the nails touch the skin seem to be turning black. There is no such thing in the foot nails. Some times there is pain in fingers.
I am an IBS patient on Ayurvedic churans which have helped. I am not diabetic but take medicines for BP.
Can you kindly recommend a course of homeo treatment.
Best Regards
sir, my wife is sufferring problem from last 3 years her hand fingers toe in nails become blacks in outer line and right hand toe whole nail in inners side become blackist . some of foot fingers also becoe black. from last 3 years she has taking Alopethy medicine til not cure ,please guide us.
hello sir
what should be the potency of antim crudum to be used if someone is suffering from fingernail fungal infection(left thumb) for almost an year?
What potency of antium crudum should I use for toe nail fungus which has turned black.
What should I do when my big toe nail came off. After it was black. Didn’t think much about it. But I have dietictis2 .I’m worry about a little. I soak it in Jepson salts. And the toe waslookin better.I’m getting some andibocktic cream to put on it so it won’t get anymore infected. So please tell me I’m on the rite order. Please use gmail in reply
Please help! My toe nail turned black yellow blue puss everywhere, and now nail 90 per gone but pain going up my foot n leg!!!!
Please help! My toe nail turned black yellow blue puss everywhere, and now nail 90 per gone but pain going up my foot n leg!!!!
Lots of fungul has been spread inside thigh or on the face over the two month. When it’s get recover then it’s get take reborn and spread again I don’t know what to do…plz suggest me
I am suffering nail & toe dings.pls suggested me right medicine any any types such as homoeopathy,ayurved.aalopath.
Toes feels very cold (only feels)what medicine should I take?