foto: freepik.com
Brilio.net - Nails that look dull , discolored, or thickened can be a sign of a fungal infection. This problem is often considered trivial, but if left untreated, fungal nails can spread further and be difficult to treat. This infection generally occurs due to excess moisture around the nails, poor hygiene, or frequent contact with dirty environments.
One of the biggest challenges in treating fungal nails is the long healing time. Unlike common skin problems, fungal nail infections require more intensive treatment because the fungus can grow under the surface of the nail.
Treatment can take months, even up to a year, depending on the severity. That's why many people feel frustrated because their nails don't get better even after being treated.
To prevent nail fungus, maintaining nail hygiene is the main step. Always make sure your hands and feet are dry, wear footwear in damp places, and avoid sharing pedicure tools with others. If your nails are showing signs of infection, it is best to treat them immediately so they don't get worse.
In addition to consulting a doctor, you can also treat nail fungus in a more natural way. A YouTube user Raziq Afiqah once revealed it directly through one of the videos uploaded. He admitted to applying a natural method with garlic to treat nail fungus so that it disappears within a week.
Garlic contains ingredients that can treat fungal nails.
photo: YouTube/Raziq Afiqah
Indeed, garlic is known as one of the effective natural ingredients for treating nail fungus. This is because garlic contains allicin, a sulfur compound that has strong antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Allicin works by inhibiting the growth of fungus that attacks nails, while killing microorganisms that cause infections. This is what makes garlic a natural solution to eliminate nail fungus faster than some other methods.
In addition to allicin, garlic also contains ajoene, another compound that has been shown to have antifungal effects. Ajoene can damage the structure of the fungus and prevent it from multiplying, allowing the infection to subside more quickly.
Some studies have even shown that ajoene is comparable in effectiveness to topical antifungal medications, making it a promising natural alternative. With regular use, garlic may help speed up the recovery of nail fungus.
How to use garlic to treat nail fungus is also quite simple. You can apply the method used by YouTube user Raziq Afiqah in treating nail fungus. Here is the review that briliobeauty.net has summarized from the account on Saturday (3/22).
Ingredients for treating fungal nails
photo: YouTube/Raziq Afiqah
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Salt
photo: YouTube/Raziq Afiqah
1. First, peel the garlic and chop or grate it until it is quite fine.
2. If so, put the garlic slices in a bowl. Then mix with baking soda and vinegar.
3. After that, stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed.
photo: YouTube/Raziq Afiqah
1. In a bowl, prepare warm water and add enough salt. Stir until the salt dissolves.
2. Once done, soak your fungus-infected fingers in the bowl for 10 minutes.
3. After that, wipe your nails clean with tissue or a towel.
4. Then, apply the garlic to the part of your nail that has fungus.
5. Then, cover or wrap your nails tightly with plastic wrap.
6. Then let it sit overnight. After that, clean your nails by rinsing them with water.
(brl/lea)
