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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.
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.
Dr. Sharma, I have both toenail fungus (which is now under the complete nail in all ten toes) and fingernail fungus. I have had toenail fungus shortly after I had ingrown toenails cut out (around 1988). I have now fingernail fungus that started about 5 years ago. What would you suggest that I try? Antimony Crudum? what strength? How often?
Hallo sir, I have a patient having complent of fingernail fungal infection, according to his signs n symtoms silicea n bufo Rana suits,shall I giv him both at a time in which potency n repitations
Hello Dr
Sir, my wife has nail fungus issue in hand fingures as well as in right foot thumb. several alopathic treatment taken (finally Lamisil tab used) but still problen is same.
fungus infection condition is as there is swelling on the nail root area, some time puss feels. all the time stinging pain feels. so please suggest us homeopathic treatment for the above mentioned issue. I am from Pakistan, if you prescribe the formula we will arrange from our local market.
thanks for your kindness.
Shahid Mahmood
shahid_khr@hotmail.com
Cut nails short..keep fingrs dry.use vicks vapourub on affected nails before going to bed
Second toe of one leg gets drat but if scrubbed gets a lighter. So, is it fungus ? I might mrntion that this is since 6 months. I met with an accident when the car stooped with a jerk and i resting on the bonnet . Os it fue to that. That did cause an internal injury innthe atomach keading to vomitting that night and then fever but after that no complication.
Thanks
I have infection in my finger middle nail as shown in the above picture. It is more than one year old. Please suggest medicine if any.
Thanks and Regards.
Hello. Can homeopathy medicine for nail clubbing?
Thanks
I am 86 years old my both toe nails are very hard any homeopathy cream to soften them Rshai regds
Madam..I hv infection in my rt leg toe nail…The nail gets hard and breaks if get hit by something..N pains a lot
Dear Sir
I am Mashiur Rahman from Dhaka Bangladesh, I have nail fungus of my left side leg nails. Could you suggest me for homeyophathy treatment.
Hello Doc,
Toenails of my both foot are hardened, they automatically get broken and a new nail atarta coming. But thw new nail is not growing properly, it is cluttered at one place only. But the nails get damaged and broken easily and are very hard.
Please help.
Nail detachment from bed and thickness .Kindly solve
My right hand nails are separated half from nail beds and half attached. Sometimes i also got pus surrounding the nail and nail surrounding becomes hard, red and swollen. what is it?
Dear Doctor,
I have hemagioma of liver,8smx7sm and wonder if any homeopathic remedies can help to shrink it,
thank you Marina
Alopecia areata has been diagnosed in the nails which have completely fallen off…..please advise a medicine
Rt leg toe infected.it is paining since month.
Plz give advice.
Sir
I am suffering from fungal nail infection
Can u suggest me some way out in homeopathic
Medicine
Your advice will be highly appreciated
Thx
Sir I have nail fungal disease from two years please tell me best medicine
I am patient of fatigue tiredness I am about 57 years taking blood pressure tablet co valtic 80/12.5 gm and gulocophage 1\2 daily
My toe nail is thicked from last 15 years will it b able to treat in homeopathic.. Sometime it even pains
Dr. Sharma-
My PSA test results have been high (7.4) for months now. I also have difficulty urinating both weak stream and low force. My father died from prostate cancer which metastasized and my older brother was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I don’t want a biopsy done even though my urologist disagrees. What do you suggest for a treatment plan? Thank you in advance.
Sal
Hi sir
My toe nail colour has been changed and the shape of nail also changed like Valley shape so please give me some remidi idea about this desease
try best
Dear Sir,
With due respect I like to inform that I have been suffering from fungal infection of nail( ring finger) for last 6 months.
I have taken antifungal Fluconazole for 2 months and then Terbinafin for another 2 months but no improvement.
Now I like to take homio medicine .
Can you suggest drug with duration.
THANKING YOU
BIDHAN
Sir, good afternoon, I am having nail fungus infection with acute pain for the last three four days colour of nail become bit blue kindly suggest some medicine