Remedies for omnicomosis

Onychomycosis is an infection of the nail supported by some types of fungi.

Throughout life, it affects around 30-50% of people.

Mycosis can affect one or more nails at a time.

It manifests itself with the change of color (yellow, sometimes even green or black), the thickening and / or crumbling of the nails.

Those of the feet are more affected than the hands, because they are constantly exposed to less healthy environments, to humidity (sweat) and to less efficient circulation (many immune cells are transported by the blood).

The most involved micro-organisms are dermatophytes, but sometimes infection with yeasts or mold is observed.

Onychomycosis most frequently affects the elderly, males, those who dress with narrow, synthetic and non-breathable footwear (rubber boots), those suffering from other localized infections, diabetes, immunosuppression, autoimmune diseases and other skin diseases.

What to do

Take care of hand and foot hygiene
Use gloves, socks and breathable shoes

Loose cotton is suitable; in the feet, it can be worn under comfortable and open footwear (for example sandals) or shoes of natural fabric

Treating other localized infections:

The most frequent is athlete's foot or ringworm

Keep diabetes and complications under control

Diabetes mellitus hyperglycemia can cause foot microangiopathies and consequent diabetic foot. Even in the early stages, this complication correlates to the onset of onychomycosis

Increase the attention and care of hygiene in case of:

Immune suppression for cancer therapies (chemotherapy, etc.)
AIDS and other immunodepressive diseases

Eventually, reduce the severity of psoriasis
Take specific drugs (antifungal enamels) immediately, consulting your pharmacist or doctor
Only wear clean, unused gloves, socks and shoes
Stem the infection and prevent the spread of the disease

What NOT to do

Neglecting hand and foot hygiene
Use gloves, socks and footwear made of non-breathable fabrics that facilitate sweating and stagnation

Nilon or synthetic fabrics in general

Neglecting other localized infections
Don't compensate for diabetes and suffer from hyperglycemia; this will induce the microangiopathies of the diabetic foot
Underestimate the lack of efficiency of the immune system
Neglecting psoriasis
Do not use drug therapy in a timely manner
Tear off the sick nail: facilitates bacterial infection on the wound
Use worn and worn gloves, shoes and shoes
Ignore the possibility of spreading onychomycosis to third parties

What to eat

There is no diet that can cure or prevent onychomycosis.

On the other hand, certain nutrients are needed to support the immune system; some also have an antioxidant effect and help prevent free radical stress.

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid: it is contained above all in the acidulous fruit and in the raw vegetables. In particular: peppers, lemon, orange, grapefruit, mandarancio, parsley, kiwi, lettuce, apple, chicory, cabbage, broccoli etc.
Vitamin D or calciferol: it is mainly contained in: fish, fish oil and egg yolk
Zinc: it is mainly contained in: liver, meat, milk and derivatives, some bivalve molluscs (especially oysters)
Selenium: it is mainly contained in: meat, peach products, egg yolk, milk and derivatives, fortified foods (potatoes, etc.)
Magnesium: it is mainly contained in: oilseeds, cocoa, bran, vegetables and fruits
Iron: it is mainly contained in: meat, peach and egg yolk
Polyphenolic antioxidants (simple phenols, flavonoids and tannins): they are mainly contained in: fresh fruit and vegetables, but also red wine, seeds, aromatic herbs, tea, roots, medicinal herbs, etc.
Lysine and glycine amino acids: they are mainly contained in: meat, fishery products, cheeses and legumes (especially soya)
Probiotics: they are mainly found in fermented foods such as yogurt, tofu, tempeh, buttermilk etc.
Omega 3: are mainly contained in: blue fish, some oily seeds and related oils, algae

What NOT to Eat

There are no less recommended products than others. However, it is recommended to avoid:

Monothematic diets
Vegan diet
Diet free of vegetables and vegetables
Diet based exclusively on cooked and / or preserved foods

Natural Cures and Remedies

Herbal Medicine:

Immunostimulant plants for oral use (decoctions, extracts, essential oils):

Echinacea
Androgafis
Astragalus
Eleutherococcus
Mistletoe
Uncaria
Cordyceps
Aloe gel
Turmeric

Antifungal plants for oral use (decoctions, extracts, essential oils):

Walnut: thanks to the properties of the juglone
berberine
Garlic
goldenseal

Essential oils for topical use:

Marjoram
Melaleuca
Origan
thyme
Cloves
Savory
Cinnamon

Mineralizing plants for oral use:

Horsetail (juice, capsules)

Supplements for multi saline nails, containing: sulfur, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium.

NB . During the regrowth phase (up to 9 months), generic nail supplements can be useful.

Pharmacological care

Antifungal drugs for topical use (to learn more, read Drugs for the treatment of omnicomosis):

Enamels and ointments:

Azole derivatives: ketoconazole eg Ketoconazole EG or miconazole eg Daktarin
Morpholinic derivatives: amorolfine in enamel for example Locetar
Allylamines: naftifina for example Suadian, indicated against dermatophytosis
Ciclopirox: enamel for example Fungizione
Polienici: nystatin-based creams such as Assocort, Mycostatin
Tolnaftati: selective against Trichophyton and Epidermophyton

Systemic antifungal drugs for oral use:

Tablets:

Azole derivatives:

Imidazole for example miconazole as Oravig
Triazole for example itraconazole as Sporanox
Griseofulvin, for example Fulcin

Prevention

Keep the nails short, clean and dry
Try to keep your feet dry by using cotton socks and changing them daily
Avoid nylon and synthetic stockings in general
Avoid tight, occlusive, uncomfortable shoes that hinder circulation and are not breathable
Avoid trauma
Avoid contact with irritants
Do not tear the nails that start to get sick but cut them
Always use slippers (or other protections) in public places such as swimming pools, bathrooms etc.
Treat as soon as possible other infections, diseases or complications that may favor the onset of onychomycosis