How is nail fungus treated?

 How is nail fungus treated?

Because a fungal infection of the nail can be very deep in the nail, it is often necessary to tackle the fungus from the inside as well as from the outside.

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INTERNAL REMEDIES
There are a number of antifungal agents that can combat the fungus in the nail. You should use these resources during a treatment period. A course of treatment lasts at least 3 months. In stubborn cases, a treatment can take up to 6 months before a satisfactory result is achieved. Examples include Trisporal (itraconazole), Lamisil (terbinafine), and Diflucan (fluconazole).

EXTERNAL REMEDIES
Until now there is no external remedy that can cure the fungal nail. Because a fungal nail often occurs together with an athlete's foot, the latter is treated at the same time with a cream (eg Daktarin or Nizoral). In addition, it is important to treat all your shoes and socks with a fungicide (strewn powder). The spores of the fungus remain in it, even after repeated washing. If you do not erase these traces, you would re-infect yourself again and again and no treatment can beat that.

LASER TREATMENT
Laser treatment against fungal nails is based on selective heating of the nail plate, which kills fungi. All ten (finger or toenails) are treated at the same time during the same session, even though not all nails are visibly affected. Because nails grow slowly, we only see the effect of the treatment after 3 to 6 months. Usually 1 to 3 laser treatments are needed to heal the nail plate. Despite the heat generated by the laser beams, the treatment is well tolerated. The type of laser that is used here is a Nd:YAG laser, eg the Pin-Pointe laser.

What can you do against fungal nails yourself?
It is a misconception to think that fungal infections are caused by a lack of hygiene. Fungal infections are caused by a combination of several factors. Below are a number of measures to help prevent fungal nails:

• Always dry your feet carefully. Any traces especially find the spaces between the toes a pleasant place to stay.
• Preferably do not wear nylons, plastic socks and shoes. This creates a sweltering climate around your feet, which is very conducive to fungal growth.
• Avoid excessive perspiration. When it is warm, wear preferably airy, open, footwear. Thin cotton socks and stockings are also recommended.
• Do not use too much soap when you wash and rinse off the soap residue well. Soap with disinfectant ingredients is not effective against fungi.
• Always wear slippers in public washing and bathing facilities (swimming pool, sports hall, sauna).

What is the prognosis for nail fungus?
Unfortunately, the result of a treatment for a fungal nail is not immediately clear. The fungi may have been eradicated, but the abnormalities in the nail may still be visible for months. It takes a lot of time for the affected parts of the nail to grow out and shed completely. The toenails in particular only grow a few millimeters per month. So it's a matter of patience, patience and more patience.





What is a fungal nail?

A fungal nail is a fungal infection of one or more nails of the feet and/or hands. It is also known as "fungal nails". It is a disfiguring condition, which is sometimes a bit painful, but can actually be lived with. The medical term for a fungal nail is “onychomycosis” (onycho = nail; mycosis = fungus). Although the fungal nail problem only really took off when mankind switched to wearing footwear, fungal nails are a problem of all times and of all peoples. To this day, however, few people know that these fungal nails are almost always the result of a fungal infection. Lime nails are therefore often fungal nails. Often the toenails are the problem, but fungi also know how to find the nails of the hands.

How often and in whom do fungal nails occur?
In the Netherlands, an estimated 2 to 13% of the population suffers from fungal nail(s). Men and women have about an equal risk of getting fungal nails. The risk of infection increases with age. It still occurs quite rarely in children, but 15-20% of people between 40 and 60 years suffer from a fungal infection of the nail(s).

How does a fungal nail develop?
Someone with healthy skin and healthy nails usually has a good defense against fungi. Fungal infections mainly occur in poorly growing nails, in damp nails and in damaged nails. Under these conditions, the “spores” of fungi take their chance to spread further. The spores of fungi are everywhere in our environment and we therefore easily come into contact with them. Especially common showers of changing rooms, swimming pools, sports halls and saunas are notorious. When you walk around there barefoot, you almost inevitably come into contact with fungal spores. If you then dry your feet insufficiently, slip into plastic socks and tight shoes, and also perspire excessively, the seeds for a fungal infection have been laid. Then you yourself are a source for new infections.

What does nail fungus look like?
If one nail turns white or yellow, this is usually an alarm signal. It is likely that a fungus is active. If the infection gets worse and thus penetrates deeper into the nail, the color changes to yellow-brown. The nail is thickened, bumpy and friable and sometimes comes off completely or partially. A fungal infection can occur on the nails of the feet as well as those of the hands. However, the condition on the feet almost always starts with the big toe. If not treated, the fungus continues its adventure and the other toenails become yellow and affected as well. Often at the same time there is also talk of "swimmer's eczema" : another term that actually suggests the wrong thing. There is also a fungus in swimmer's eczema,

How is nail fungus diagnosed?
Usually the abnormalities in a fungal nail are so characteristic that the diagnosis can be suspected with the naked eye. These abnormalities are sometimes misleading for the diagnosis. The nail abnormalities can also fit in the context of various chronic non-infectious skin diseases, such as psoriasis , lichen ruber planus or eczema. The "crown" of the diagnosis "nail fungus" is the demonstration of the fungus through a culture. To do this, your doctor cuts off a small amount of nail material and then sends it to the lab. However, the results of a nail culture are only known after a few weeks.
At least 2 weeks before you start a nail culture, it is important to stop using all internal and external anti-fungal agents. If you do not do this, there is an increased chance that the culture will give a false negative result.

How do you treat fungal nails?

 How do you treat fungal nails?

Fungi are a common ailment in humans. Skin fungi are constantly on the body and grow in the skin, nails or hair of people or animals. Skin fungi are everywhere on the skin, but it is only when the fungus invades the skin or nail that a fungal infection can develop.

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What is nail fungus?
Fungal nails are a common condition in humans. The infection starts as a white or yellow spot under the edge of the nail. As the fungal infection progresses, the nail may begin to discolor, thicken and crumble at the edge. A fungal infection can spread to all nails, but it usually doesn't.

The symptoms of nail fungus

• Fungal nail, or onychomycosis, can be recognized by the following symptoms:
• A thickened nail, especially at the beginning of the nail
• A brittle, crumbly or frayed nail
• The nail shows strange shapes
• The nail is dull and shows no shine
• A dark yellow color

In most cases, the infected nails detach from the nail bed after a while. This causes pain in the toes or fingers and can release an unpleasant odor.

How does this fungal infection develop?
A fungal infection on the nails can develop when the fungus invades the skin or nail and multiplies. This causes an infection. Fungi like to settle in moist and warm places. In addition, damaged nails also increase the risk of infection.

A yeast infection can be contagious. Fungi pass from person to person through the skin flakes. You can also get a fungal infection from animals. Whether the fungus can actually penetrate the skin depends on the person's immune system.

• Some people are at greater risk of a yeast infection than others. This can be done by:
• Poor foot hygiene
• damaged nails
• Chemotherapy increases the risk of fungal nails
• Poor body resistance
• People with AIDS are more likely to have a fungal infection

The treatment of fungal nails

• With a fungal infection, there are a number of things you can do yourself to prevent the expansion:
• Wash the feet and make sure that no soap residue is left behind
• When drying, make sure that the feet are dry. Also make sure that no water remains between the toes
• Change your socks regularly (daily). Make sure to wear cotton or wool socks. These provide better ventilation of the feet

In most cases, the infection will go away on its own. However, for some people this is not the case. These people can take medicine to treat the yeast infection. These antifungal pills can help, but they don't work in about 25% of patients. A course of these pills generally lasts three months. Some examples of these pills are terbinafine and itraconazole.

People who start taking antifungal pills and have complaints of nausea, jaundice, itching or dark brown urine should contact their doctor as soon as possible. These negative side effects may indicate an allergic reaction or other problems.

The fight against fungal nails

 The fight against fungal nails

A fungal nail, also popularly called fungal nail, develops slowly and starts with rather discrete symptoms.

A fungal nail never heals spontaneously, in some cases it can be painful. The infected nail can come off if left untreated.

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Cause

an infection of the fingernails or toenails by a microscopic fungus that causes a thickening or spot on the nail.

Visible Symptoms

• discrete, slow development
• streaks on the nail that becomes more fragile
• a color change of the nail: whitish discoloration that may turn yellow or brown.
• the thickness of the nail increases (hyperkeratosis).
• a brittle appearance and/or loosening of the nail (onycholysis).

Risk Factors

• damaged nails
• regular exposure to heat, moisture, sweating
• chronic use of antibiotics
• immunosuppressants (cortisone treatments)
• diabetics
• artificial nails

How is such a fungus transmitted?

• by sharing nail scissors or accessories
• wearing shoes that are too tight or promote sweating
• by walking barefoot in a locker room or at the edge of a swimming pool.
• from one person to another within the family
• from one toenail to the other
• more often on feet than hands (warmer and moister environment, less blood flow, making the immune system fight harder against a fungus)

When to consult a doctor?

• an onychomycosis never heals spontaneously
• appearance of the nail lasts longer than two weeks (brittle nails, which crumble, flake or thicken…)
• treatment of a mycosis becomes more and more difficult with time
• nail fungus can lead to other skin infections and permanently damage the infected nail and lead to paronychia (the inflammation of the folds around the nails).
• the infected nail can come off if left untreated.

Local treatments

reserved for incipient fungal infections without affecting the matrix or as a supplement to oral treatment.

Products containing urea or keratin emollients increase the hydration of the nail, smooth the outer layers of the nail plate without being aggressive. They change the microenvironment of the nail and improve the integrity of the surface, preventing the growth of mycoses

Nail polishes are indicated in the classic forms of superficial onychomycosis. The development of film-forming solutions allows the diffusion of their active ingredient (amorolfine or ciclopirox) through the nail plate to the deep and persistent layers for at least 1 week and longer after their application.

How do you apply an anti-fungal varnish?

Before each application it is necessary that the affected part of the nail is perfectly filed and then thoroughly cleaned with alcohol wipe and dried.
It is best to use disposable files to limit the risk of infecting healthy nails.
Apply the polish over the entire surface of the nail. For each nail to be treated, dip the spatula in the polish but do not wipe the edge of the bottle to prevent further spreading.
After use, clean the spatula with some alcohol or solvent and let it dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
Close the bottle tightly.
6. Never apply the polish to the skin around the nail as this can cause redness or irritation

The oral treatment

If the damage is greater than the distal third, oral treatment should be initiated immediately.
There are two options, always on prescription (terbinafine or imidazole derivatives) with different treatment regimens.
Compliance with the dosage and dosing methods prescribed by the doctor is very important. In addition, drug interactions are very common with some orally ingested antifungal derivatives.

The duration of the treatment

should be continued uninterrupted until the appearance of the affected nail returns to normal due to the regrowth, clipped and eventually replaced with a healthy nail.
varies depending on the degree of infection and the location.
the treatment takes a long time and perseverance is necessary!
6 months for fingernails
9-12 to 18 months for toenails, because those nails grow even more slowly.

Prevention and hygiene advice

important to prevent recurrence and to treat all fungal sources of recontamination.

• Do not exchange shoes, gloves or toiletries with other persons.
• Wash the feet daily and after all sports even best with an anti-fungal soap. Dry the feet sufficiently with a separate towel, or even with a hair dryer between the toes to avoid the risk of fermentation.
• Use a mild, disinfecting soap
• Use antiperspirant products when sweating profusely
• Use an anti-fungal product in the shoes
• Cut the nails short, take good care of the skin around the nail: treat
• microtraumas, cracks,… use a nourishing cream for dry skin. Ensure healthy nails not to use the same material (file, scissors, brush…) as
• for contaminated nails, and disinfect the reusable material with alcohol.  
• A dietary supplement is useful. Some minerals are necessary for healthy nails: zinc, iron, sulfur, silicon.

Treating fungal nails

 Treating fungal nails

A fungal nail is a fungal infection that is often deep in the nail. Treating the fungal nails yourself with ineffective means (from the supermarket or drugstore, for example) with the aim of curing them is therefore very difficult and often has no or a temporary effect.

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Effectively treating a fungal nail can be done in two ways. The first is a local fungal nail treatment, in which the fungus is combated in an external way. For example, by treating the fungal nails with products such as  FunghiClear . As a Provoet pedicurist, I myself have had very  good experiences with various customers.

FunghiClear is a highly effective antifungal spray based on manuka oil with purely natural ingredients and has been specially developed for the treatment of nail fungus (fungal nail) and athlete's foot (swimmer's eczema). This product has been registered as a Medical Device (class 1) since 1 March 2013 . FunghiClear comes in a 50ml spray bottle and is easy and quick to apply to both nails and shoes to prevent reinfection.

The second way to treat fungal nails is internally by taking medicines. This is certainly not my preference. Long-term treatment (several months) and the risk of the necessary side effects must be taken into account. It is only possible on the advice of the general practitioner (prescription) and is considered in severe cases.

Treatment at the pedicure

In both cases, it is best to first book a treatment with a professional chiropodist, where the fungal nail will be properly addressed. The pedicurist can mill the affected nail as far away as possible, so that the antifungal agent can do its job better. A repetition of this treatment with a frequency of around 4 weeks is recommended for best results.

It is crucial for all fungal treatments that you keep your feet and footwear dry and that you apply the antifungal agent consistently at least twice a day!! I recommend doing this with FunghiClear.

Preventing lime nails
There are enough effective means to treat and cure fungal nails to simplify. They do take up time and possibly money, which means that
prevention is better than cure.

Fungal nails are not always easy to prevent. We are constantly in contact with fungi that can cause fungal nails. To reduce the risk, there are a number of recommendations to prevent fungal growth and prevent fungal nails.

• Use as little soap as possible when washing your feet. Always rinse your feet well to remove soap residue.
• Always dry your feet thoroughly. Don't forget to dry between the toes. These narrow, often somewhat warmer spaces are an ideal breeding ground for fungi.
• Don't walk around for long with wet socks or shoes.
• Use clean socks, preferably made of cotton or wool, every day.
• Wear roomy, ventilating shoes.
• Wear flip flops when going into damp areas (gym/sauna/swimming pool).
• Ensure sufficient resistance through a healthy lifestyle.

What is a Fungal Nail?
A fungal nail or fungal nail is a fairly persistent fungal infection of the nail(s). This is caused by fungi that eventually enter the nail through the skin or otherwise, causing a white/yellowish effect. This explains why we call a fungal nail also fungal  nail  , while this actually has nothing to do with lime! Fungal nails occur in approximately 15% of the Dutch population and are in principle quite harmless. Treating fungal nails is not necessary, but it does not look fresh and unappetising and is therefore usually desirable.

Fungi are common to everyone and are constantly transmitted. This happens between people, but also between people and animals and people and the environment. The fungi that cause fungal nails belong in the vast majority of cases to a fungus from the group of dermatophytes. These fungi are mainly present in damp areas such as a sauna, swimming pool, gym and shower.

Of course, an infection does not always occur when one comes into contact with these fungi. However, a number of examples can be given where there is a higher risk of an infection:

• With a lowered resistance (due to old age or illness)
• Damaged nails by, for example, sports or wearing too tight shoes
• People with diabetes and AIDS
• During and after chemotherapy

Features fungal nails
At the beginning of an infection, fungal nails can be recognized by discoloration of the nail edges (yellowish, brown or green) and small spots on the nail. At a later stage, the nail can completely discolor from yellow-white to yellow-brown. The fungal nail is then often somewhat thicker and crumbly in structure. In some cases, the infection can spread all over the nail causing the nail to crumble or even peel off completely.

Although a fungal nail in most cases does not require treatment, many people would like to do something about it. They are bothered or ashamed of the nails because they don't look very nice and look a bit unappetising. An often mentioned reason is also that they want to prevent them from also giving people in their environment a fungal nail. Fungal nails are very contagious.

The best tips for treating fungal nails or fungal nails

 The best tips for treating fungal nails or fungal nails

The best tips for treating fungal nails or fungal nails
Treating fungal nails or fungal nails is quite difficult if you do not know exactly how and what. Many people 'doctor' themselves with all kinds of (home) remedies or eventually go to the GP for medication. Unfortunately, often without satisfactory results and/or with very serious side effects.

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Our experienced pedicure gives you the best tips to increase your chances to have come increasing significantly on your nail fungus:

Remove the affected nail parts
Nail material that is thickened and/or discolored will never be beautiful and healthy again. For an effective treatment, it is best to remove this by cutting and filing or having it milled at a pedicure. For example, an anti-fungal agent can work better on the fungus that is active between the 'lime layer' and your healthy nail.

Cut the fungal nail(s) short and then file the nail as 'clean' as possible. Repeat this treatment every 3-4 weeks . For the best results, you can  purchase a professional nail file that you use exclusively for your fungal nail (s) to prevent (re)contamination.

You can also choose to have a fungal nail treatment the first time with a pedicurist who can accurately and quickly remove the affected layer with a pedicure burr.

Treat your fungal nail(s) with a well-functioning anti-fungal agent
An important component in the solution to get rid of your fungal nails or fungal nails is a well-functioning anti-fungal agent . We recommend FunghiClear for this because of the many positive reactions and experiences with this product in our pedicure salon.

FunghiClear is a highly effective agent that has been specially developed against foot and nail fungus and is registered as a class 1 medical device . It has a pleasant smell, is caring, works well and creates an environment in which fungi cannot live.

With the right method and FunghiClear anti-fungal spray, treating fungal nails yourself is a breeze and you can have beautiful healthy nails again!  In recent years we have sold a lot of bottles and many of our customers are enthusiastic about FunghiClear.

Stimulate the growth of your nails
Fungal nails cannot recover, they have to grow out. It is therefore important that your nails grow well. That is why we give you some tips to make nails grow faster when treating fungal nails. The better your nails grow, the sooner you will have beautiful and healthy nails again ! Also read our article about tips to grow nails faster

Prevent reinfection: Also treat your shoes on the inside
The biggest source of reinfestation is your own shoes! Once you start treating your feet you should also start treating your shoes, slippers and other footwear . You can safely  use FunghiClear for this and if you have a lot of shoes it is more economical to purchase a fungicidal shoe deodorant :  Protect Air . Treat all your shoes every day for the first week and once a week after that.

Wear appropriate and well-ventilated shoes
Shoes that do not fit properly can damage the skin and/or nails. This makes it easier for the fungal spores to infect your skin and/or nails. Always wear slippers in the shower rooms of swimming pools, saunas and sports clubs to prevent contamination.

Keep your feet, socks and shoes dry
It may be an open door to start with, but if you don't start with clean, dry feet and footwear, a good treatment will come to nothing!

Fungi thrive in a warm and humid environment. So dry your feet well after every shower , especially between your toes. A fungal infection can easily develop there, spread further and spread to your nails.

Wear clean socks every day , preferably made of cotton or wool, and change your shoes every day so that they can dry well in between.

Wash your socks, towels and bed linen with a dash of natural vinegar
Fungal germs can stubbornly nestle and survive in many conditions. Today we wash at increasingly lower temperatures. However, fungi can only survive at temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius. Not everything can be washed at these high temperatures and we therefore advise you to use a dash of natural vinegar when washing your socks, towels and bed linen . You can simply add this to the laundry in the softener compartment. Your laundry will not smell like vinegar, but will be wonderfully fresh and clean!

Use vinegar when cleaning your plumbing.
At home, you may often walk barefoot or in socks in your bathroom or kitchen. It is important to tackle any mold spores that may have remained there and you can do this simply by adding a dash of cleaning vinegar to your mop water. The following also applies here: the result is a beautiful, clean and fresh-smelling floor!

Think carefully about the use of medicines
Fungal nails or fungal nails are annoying but not life threatening. Medications from the GP can be harmful to your health (source: mijnmedicijn.nl ). They can cause problems with your liver and possibly make your body resistant to penicillin, which you may need for more serious conditions. In our opinion, these drugs are a very last resort (with no guarantee of success) and something you should think about carefully.

Foot and nail fungus often comes from outside and can also best be combated from outside. With a well-functioning anti-fungal agent you stop the development of the fungi and your affected nail can grow out quietly. With athlete's foot you will have results even after a few days, because the skin is much thinner than the nail and the product can therefore do its work immediately.

Duration of treatment
'How long will it take before I am completely rid of my fungal nails or fungal nails' is a frequently asked question. The answer is quite simple: with a well-functioning product, it takes just as long as it takes for the affected piece of nail to grow out completely! A piece of nail that has been affected by nail fungus can never recover, it has to grow out! Once there is a fungus in the nail, it is important to combat it and ensure that the fungus cannot spread further. This can be done with a good antifungal agent such as FunghiClear and spray consistently every day. Furthermore, the affected nail simply has to grow out and it is important that no reinfection can take place. Treatment of the shoes and socks is therefore also very important! .On average, one should count on a treatment of 6-12 months, depending on the degree of infection .

Result!
In about 8 out of 10 of our customers, after a few weeks, the nail fungus has stopped expanding and healthy nail is produced. The outgrowth is then visible and that gives confidence. If you just continue with the daily treatment and the other tips mentioned until you only see a beautiful nail, you have won the battle! Treating Fungal Nails yourself, Result FunghiClearHere you can see the progress at one of our customers. In the first photo the fungal nail has just been milled and FunghiClear can do its job. This treatment was then repeated every 8 weeks and with results!

In conclusion: Do you belong to the risk groups: Prevention is better than cure!
A fungal nail is not hereditary, but the susceptibility to a fungal infection can be. In addition, the skin of a man is usually moister than that of a woman, so that men are also at an increased risk. There are also a number of risk groups that have an increased risk of contracting a foot or nail fungus. This may include: people of an older age, athletes, people with reduced resistance (due to eg chemotherapy), people with diabetes, smokers, people with cardiovascular diseases, etc. To prevent a fungal infection, these people do Please pay extra attention to the following:

• Always dry your feet well, especially between the toes!
• Use clean socks, preferably made of cotton or wool, every day.
• Don't walk around for long with wet socks or shoes.
• Wear spacious, ventilating shoes, preferably made of leather.
• Use as little soap as possible when washing your feet. Always rinse your feet well to remove soap residue.
• Wear flip-flops when you go into damp areas (gym/sauna/swimming pool) so that you don't get infected.
• Ensure sufficient resistance through a healthy lifestyle.
• If you regularly go to the gym, swimming pool sauna etc, use FunghiClear preventively.

Nail Fungi: Identifying and Treating

 Nail Fungi: Identifying and Treating

Onychomycosis is an infection of the nails , which can affect both hands and feet. It is more common on the feet due to exposure to humid and hot environments to which they are normally subjected: it is enough that the toes are not very dry after a bath or that they are inside tight shoes with low-absorbent socks, which makes them perspire more...

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1.Identify the signs on the nails:

① It starts with a small spot , which increases;

② The color changes, becoming whitish or yellowish ;

③ It becomes thicker and dull ;

④ Under the nail, a flour-like deposit forms ;

⑤ Lose its shape and may crumble and break ;

⑥ It can cause discomfort and even pain .

 

2.Treat and give time

Nail fungus infections are treatable but require time and patience. You have to wait for a complete nail renewal to be sure that the fungus has disappeared: this can take up to 6 months on fingernails or last for more than 1 year on toenails.

There are generally two treatment options , which can, in certain cases, be complemented:

 

Products that apply to the nail

They should be applied to the nail, especially at the beginning of the infection and in milder situations and in addition to topical or oral treatment and are available in the form of: varnish, cream, ointment or solution

 

Medicines against fungi

There are 2 types:

not subject to medical prescription: creams, ointments, solutions, varnishes, skin powders . Find out from your pharmacist which one is most suitable for your situation;
subject to medical prescription: oral medications (tablets) can only be recommended as prescribed by the doctor and are restricted to cases where the infection is more serious and affects a large part of the nail up to the root.

8 Home Remedies for Candidiasis

 8 Home Remedies for Candidiasis

Itching in the intimate region? These are one of the main symptoms of candida infection. Find out about some home remedies for thrush that help relieve this and other discomforts.

Thrush is an infection caused by a fungus that often affects the vagina, but it can also appear in places such as the mouth (the popular “thrush”), throat, penis, skin, nails and even blood. If you are experiencing this problem, be aware that there are some home remedies for thrush that you can try.

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The Candida albicans , a type of fungus that causes this infection, occurs naturally in the body without causing harm. However, there are some situations that favor the excessive development of this microorganism, leading to the emergence of candidiasis.

Some of the most common situations that lead to infection are decreased immunity (such as in pregnant women and diabetics), use of antibiotics (which alter the pH and flora), stress and long periods of wearing wet underwear that impede ventilation. Although it can be transmitted through unprotected sex, candidiasis is not considered an STD.

The infection manifests itself through whitish spots when it reaches the mouth and through irritation when it reaches the skin. In the case of the private parts, the symptoms are itching, redness, swelling, burning when urinating and discharge in the case of women.

If you are experiencing these symptoms, you can try these home remedies for thrush to ease the discomfort:

1. Natural yogurt
Natural yoghurt contains lactobacilli that help to rebalance the vaginal flora, so it can be used directly in the region to create an unfavorable environment for the development of the fungus that causes candidiasis.

With the aid of a needleless syringe, apply the natural yoghurt inside the vagina 2 times a day for 3 days. To prevent yogurt from running into your panties, you can use an absorbent pad. It is also possible to place the yogurt in a tampon and insert it into the vaginal canal, leaving it to act for 3 hours.

A tip to increase your comfort is to remove the yogurt from the fridge a few minutes before using it, avoiding inserting it in the vagina when it is still too cold. Yogurt can also be applied to the penis if necessary.

2. Chamomile sitz bath
Chamomile is an herb known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to relieve irritation and itchiness caused by vaginal thrush.

To make the sitz bath, place 3 tablespoons of dry chamomile in a bowl and add a quart of hot water. Check the water temperature being careful not to burn yourself and sit on the basin for 5 minutes.

3. Sitz bath with apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has antiseptic properties, helping to fight the microorganisms that cause candidiasis, and contributes to the rebalancing of the vaginal pH.

To prepare the bath, just mix half a cup of apple cider vinegar with warm water in a basin and sit on it for 5 minutes. The procedure must be done 2 or 3 times a day.

4. Sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate can be used to fight both oral and vaginal candidiasis. To treat thrush in the mouth, prepare a 5% solution (50 grams of bicarbonate to 1 liter of water) and mouthwash, then spit out the product.

In the case of vaginal thrush, the same solution should be prepared with warm water so that you can take a sitz bath. Sit on the basin for 15 minutes daily for a week.

5. Garlic
Garlic is known for its immune system strengthening effect and fights disease-causing microorganisms.

In the case of candidiasis, it is recommended to eat at least 2 cloves of garlic per day, preferably raw (as in salads) so that its properties are better used.

6. Bearberry tea
Bearberry leaves contain substances that combat the multiplication of microorganisms that cause penile and vaginal candidiasis. This way, your tea can be consumed by men and women who have this problem.

To prepare it, put 2 teaspoons of bearberry leaves in a cup and top up with boiling water, letting it steep for 5 minutes. Wait for the tea to be warm and drink it afterwards. It is recommended to consume 3 times a day.

7. Pennyroyal tea
Pennyroyal tea fights the reproduction of the fungi that cause oral thrush. To prepare it, use 1 tablespoon of chopped pennyroyal flowers or leaves and 1 cup of boiling water, leaving the infusion to simmer for 15 minutes.

Then, with the aid of a cotton swab or gauze, pass the pennyroyal tea on the oral mucosa 3 or 4 times a day.

8. Oregano Oil
The responsible for the antifungal properties of oregano oil is carvacrol, a substance that also has antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, which help to restore the health of the mucous membranes.

There are two home remedies for thrush made from oregano oil: the first one consists of mixing 3 drops of the oil with a tablespoon of olive oil and applying to the affected area. The second remedy, in turn, must be taken orally, just add 3 drops of oil in 200 ml of water and drink twice a day.

If home remedies for thrush don't work in a few days or you're experiencing recurrent infections, it's essential to seek medical attention. Treatment may involve the use of antifungal medications and a change in habits to eliminate the situation that is facilitating the growth of microorganisms.