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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.
Two fingers of my left foot suffering from fungus and become hard surface and deshaped fade and turned suggest any remedy. Rest I have no problem
Age 66 +
Harish Arora Dehradun
Sir, my wife has nail fungus since 10 years. Upto 7 year I take elopathic medicine. Regularly. A tablet (florin) or something taking twice in a week. Also use some lotion and cream. But it doesn’t work. Is there any permanent solution for ever?
Toenail getting white patch of onychomycosis. Pregnancy.
Hi Dr Sharma
How many Antimony Crudum does an adult take per day for nail fungus and for how long.
Thanks and God bless!
is any homeopathic medicine’s name “Nail Fungus”?
Sir I am suffering from rotten of toe nails.but no pain and snail of joint place of body.which medicine I use
How to use Antimoney Crudum
Please my thumb on my right hand has turned black for so many years
All my right fingernails turned black but has come to normal except the thumb with no pains
Pls suggest a remedy for me
Suffering from onchomycosis.kindly recommend me the homeopathy treatment along with dosage.
Regards
Hello, Dr. Sharma
I am suffering my right hand thumb nail infected, distorted and sometimes comes out pus
Please suggest me medicine and dose….
Silecia 200 1 dose
Hello Dr. Sharma,
8 years ago my left foot toe nail was broken by a huge stone. after then my toe nail growing wrong. their was a second layer on this. because of the first layer of toe nail was not remove properly. please give me your suggestion. what i do for treatment..??
Hi Dr. Sharma, my toe nails are very thick, difficult and painful to cut. Please suggest me what homeopathic medicine I should take.
Respected Dr sharma I am suffering from. Nail toe fungus please give me tell some home medicine for it I thank. Full to you. Regards
Hello Dr. Sharma, my left toe nail crumbles and on my heal the skin is constantly cracked and between the small toe of the same foot it cracks and itches. thanks for any help
I have the exact same thing as Lyle Springer described (thick, yellowish-white, chalky-crumbles when I try to cut them, sometimes painful due to the fungus making them grow oddly), but only on my left toenails. I would love to hear of a homeopathic remedy for this.
my name is Muhammad Hafeez from Karachi. one of my toe nail has apparently fungus and half of nail has left the matrix and granulating space is visible beneath
I have fingernail fungus that I believe was caused by wearing fake nails – I am a huge fan of homeopathy and would appreciate a suggested remedy. It seems that my cuticles are becoming red and puffy and the skin is peeling…the nails seem to have thickening below the nail. I keep them trimmed very short…I just did not see any remedy in the info above that particularly applied to my issue. The skin surrounding my nails it itchy was well. Thank you!
How often should one take Antimony Crudum for toenail fungus as you advised above in this article?
Thank you
My nail was trapped in door while closing one finger nail became dark blue. Five days passed. Severe pain. Can I know medicines for quick recovery mam
My son (12) is having toe nail fungus. Pl. Advise.
My son has chronic toenail fungal infection, it is systemic and has long been suppressed with allopathic drugs, if left it spreads to his fingernails, his toenails crumble and bleed. He is 43 and has had this problem since his 20s. What would you suggest?
I have dungs in hand nails, the nails are getting black from sides, sometimes pain,I wash clothes with detergent
My both foot’s Big toes side and bottoms are very pain, i couldn’t understand why
I have fungus in both foot toe Please suggest remedy
Dr. Sharma my finger nail and toenails are yelloish and lools like shortened and after visit to doctor he told me you have fungal infection and advised me itraconazol 200mg for 21 days daily. Is there any homeopathic medicine.please suggest me.Thanks in advance
I have fungus in right hand thumb. Please suggest remedy