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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.
I WAS JUST CONVERSING A LITTLE BEFORE FOR MY INGROWN TOENAIL AND NAIL FUNGUS. I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM THIS PROBLEM FOR THE LAST ONE YEAR. PLEASE PRESCRIBE SOME HOMOEOPATHIC LOTION AND MEDICINE.
मेरे पैर का अंगूठा पक जाता है कैसे ठीक होगा
I am treating my nail fungus with homeopathy medicine it was working initially for the past six months but now it is not working but it is getting worse the medicines I was taking are antimonium crudum 200, acid fluor 200 now which medicine will be good for me
Silicea 30 one drop every four hrs* two weeks
Meri right hand ki middle, ring and little fingers me infection ho gayi hai or nails ke pass swelling bhi rehti hai or pain hota hai, nails side se kharab ho gaye hai. Thoda sa detergent pani me cloth wash karne par swelling jyada hoti hai or puss bhi nikalta hai. Please suggest me best medicine for cure.
Hath ki medil ungli kat gayi thi nakhun dusri nikal gaya thi
Ab nakhun neya aya hai ungli ke top par folan hai
Our dadrd bhi hai
Sare ungli mila kar muthi nahi bange
Nakhun kala hogaya hai
Kindly ilaj bataye home pathic me
हैलो डाक्टर जी मेरे पैर के बाएं अंगूठे को छोड़कर सभी नौ नाखून खराब हैं सीधे अंगूठे में दर्द भी है कोई दवा बताएं धन्यवाद
I’m writing in regards to two conditions: major toenail fungus and chronic constipation…. Both from illnesses of MS and Systemic Scleroderma.
मेरे हाथ और पैर के नाखून पीले और कमजोर हो गए हैं। थोड़ा सा जोर लगाने पर किनारे से टूट जाते हैं। नाखून की ऊपरी सतह खुरदरी और चमकहीन हो गई है।
होम्योपैथी चिकित्सा संबंधी सलाह दी जाए।
Hello Dr Sharma hope you’re well. I have had deep seated intestinal fungus rather than yeast. I have been treating with herbs and diet successfully. The last bit of the puzzle is my toe nails. The big toe now looks normal but the second to last toe although much improved still has a slightly distorted nail (tho much much better than it was). I also have bloating and poor digestion with a estrogen dominance I used sepia 200 and five weeks later lycopodium 200. Both these caused a re-emergence of old symptoms – ie it was effective- and my nail worsened but is now getting better. Tho lycopodium worked (previously prescribed by a homeopath as was sepia) I am predominantly left sided symptoms rather than right. I am thinking of using graphites 30 to complete the treatment or graphites 200. Any advice appreciated
Hi Dr. Sharma.
I am havening fungus on my left toe nail. Whitish patch on the affected area and rest of the nail is turning dirty brown. Do not want to have allopathic medicine
My toenails are infected by fungus. It’s over 10 years now. When I start taking care it starts reducing but with little neglect it starts again. Both my toe thumb nails and 3 toe finger nails are infected. More over gap between last two toenail fingers is also having fungus. Specially my left thumb nail is badly affected as the fungus has penetrated in tissues causing itching and pain. Plz suggest some suitable medicine.
I am a 55 years old male with no sugar or blood pressure.
No other medical issue or history
I banged my toe on the shower edge and nail is not growing. Toe is red and sore, some oozing. What do you recommend?
Hello Dr, my son is 15 yrs old , he is having toe nail infection which is very painful due to recurring pus formation. He got operated for this in September but still not cured. Which homeo med is good for him, how much dose n duration kindly tell.
Hello Dr, my son is 15 yrs old , he is having toe nail infection which is very painful due to recurring pus formation. He got operated for this in September but still not cured. Which homeo med is good for him, how much dose n duration kindly tell. Thankyou
Namaste Sir. Please tell me the potency and duration of use of Antim Crud for toenail fungal infection. Thanking you.
Gd afternoon Doctor. after going through youtube on Nasal Polyps, I started taking Lemna Minor q. This is the 16th day and I am nearly 95% recovered. How long should I continue or should shift to other medication to avoid relapse of the problem
I have a toenail fungus on my left big toe. The naill is too thich to be clipped with any nail trimmer. The nail has discolored
Wghich medicine will you suggest.
Mere left hand k nakhun kharb ho Gaye h mughe homyo upcharbataye
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I have toenail fungus problem. I have had this for a long time. How can I get rid of this?
Thank you
Shalom
मेरे हाथ और पैर के नाखून पीले और कमजोर हो गए हैं। थोड़ा सा जोर लगाने पर किनारे से टूट जाते हैं। नाखून की ऊपरी सतह खुरदरी और चमकहीन हो गई है।
होम्योपैथी चिकित्सा संबंधी सलाह दी जाए।
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