Kerosene from nail fungus: reviews, instructions for use

Treatment of nail fungus with kerosene is a method that is far from modern, but popular in folk medicine. This flammable substance has been used off-label for more than a dozen years - they really treat infectious diseases, and they do it quite successfully.

The effectiveness of kerosene from onychomycosis

I would like to note right away that in official medicine, kerosene does not belong to drugs, so it is unlikely that it will be possible to buy it at a pharmacy. But the people are of the opinion that the remedy helps to cure nail fungus at an early stage of the disease.

Healing effects:

• disinfecting;
• annoying;
• anesthetic;
• drying;
• anti-inflammatory;
• regenerative.

As a result, it relieves a person of the nail fold fungus in a short time, but here a lot depends on the composition of the petrochemical agent. Since no one prepares kerosene with their own hands, it is important to choose a product of ideal quality for therapy. It is not recommended to save on it.

Instructions for use for nail fungus

We offer several recipes based on such an unusual ingredient.

Kerosene and celandine. Combine 100 ml of kerosene and 50 g of celandine (standard pharmacy packaging) and put in the shade for 10 days. Pour the resulting infusion into an enamel bowl and hold in a water bath for about 30 minutes. Apply the prepared liquid to the foci of inflammation 3 times a day. The recommended course of treatment is 3 weeks. Store the product in a dark glass container at room temperature.

Kerosene and walnuts. Another powerful folk remedy designed to combat nail fungus. The nut is rich in iodine and tannins, which have an antimicrobial effect and enhance the effect of kerosene.

The remedy is prepared from young, still green nuts. Using a meat grinder, you need to grind such a number of fruits so that they fill ⅔ of a three-liter jar. Pour the mixture with refined kerosene up to the neck and close the container tightly, placing it in a dark place for 20 days.

Filter the finished infusion through cheesecloth and pour into a clean jar. You need to store the drug in a cool dark place, under these conditions it will preserve its healing properties for a long time.

The tool is used in the form of applications on the foci of mycosis and candidiasis. The procedure is recommended to be carried out at night every other day. The recommended course of treatment is 1 month.

Modern medicines based on kerosene

Today in pharmacies you can find preparations containing kerosene. Their goal is to help treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. These are the drugs Todikamp and Todiklark.

They are based on walnut tincture and kerosene. To combat onychomycosis of the nail plates of the feet and hands, both drugs are used as compresses.

Therapeutic procedures consist in applying a gauze napkin, folded several times and soaked in a ready-made solution, on the foci of infection affected by the nail fungus. The compress is fixed with a bandage and kept for at least 30 minutes. During this time, there are no side effects in the form of a burning sensation, and a burn should not occur. If symptoms of discomfort appear, the dressing should be removed.

The procedures are performed every 3 days. The recommended course of treatment is up to 6 compresses. In this case, it is important to observe the improvement in the external symptoms of onychomycosis. With good tolerance, you can additionally rub the drug into the nail plate during the day.

Treatment of onychomycosis should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist. Folk recipes can only be of an auxiliary nature.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

Until the age of 18, you cannot use kerosene for medicinal purposes. To combat onychomycosis in a child, alternative antifungal methods should be sought.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the use of kerosene in order to destroy the pathogens of onychomycosis is also prohibited. The fact is that this tool has increased accuracy, which means it can have a negative effect on the growth and development of the fetus in the womb or negatively affect the newborn.

Pros and cons

The main advantage of kerosene in the fight against nail fungus is the speed of the healing effect. The infection will disappear in a short time, since this substance kills it, but the method is not without its drawbacks. We propose to consider them in a comparative table.

pros

Minuses

An effective antiseptic and antiparasitic agent that purposefully destroys the protein fractions of the pathogenic flora. An excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory substance that has a symptomatic effect, which is relevant for nail onychomycosis. An immunomodulatory and regenerative agent that enhances local defense and improves the recovery of diseased tissues. Ease of use - kerosene can be used both in pure and in combination with other folk remedies that enhance the effect of a combustible drug.

It is difficult to get a really high quality product. Kerosene is not sold on every corner and it is quite difficult to be sure that it is well refined and can be used for medicinal purposes. A low-grade product can aggravate the problem, causing irritation and allergic reactions on the skin. Kerosene has a large number of contraindications, and they must be observed when treating with this product. The tool must be used against the background of compliance with all safety recommendations. Otherwise, it will do more harm than good.

Contraindications and side effects

The agent, used in the form of applications, releases vapors that enter the body through the bronchi and skin into the general bloodstream and gastrointestinal tract. As a result, it can cause systemic side effects, causing liver cell damage, respiratory distress and digestive problems. Therefore, kerosene is prohibited under the following conditions:

• pregnancy;
• breast-feeding;
• children under 18;

• tendency to allergies;
• pathology of the liver and kidneys;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

A person may experience a local irritant reaction, as well as mild drug intoxication, therefore, using kerosene for medicinal purposes, it is important to observe safety measures. All therapeutic measures are carried out in a well-ventilated area with protective gloves on the hands and a mask on the face.

How to choose kerosene and where to buy it?

You can buy it in online stores of household appliances and shopping centers that sell petrochemicals. The average cost of one liter of aviation kerosene is 146 rubles.

Also in the pharmacy you can buy the drugs Todikamp and Todiklark. They include refined kerosene and walnut extract. 100 ml of Todikamp cost 350 rubles in Russia and 356 hryvnia in Ukraine, the price for Todiklark is 220 rubles and 120 hryvnia, respectively.

Reviews

Alina, 34 years old. “My mother advised kerosene for nail fungus. At that moment, I was already desperate to get rid of this problem, having tried a bunch of useless means. I applied kerosene carefully mixed with celandine. Recovery came after 4 weeks, which is a definite plus. The disadvantages include an unpleasant odor and theoretical toxicity of the product. There were no side effects. "

Masha, 23 years old. “I would never have dared to be treated with kerosene for nail fungus, if one day it really didn’t save me from sore throat. The main thing is to buy a good cleansed product. The pharmacy also sells ready-made preparations based on it. I recommend it as an alternative to medicines. "

Kerosene from nail fungus is not often used in folk medicine, since the method is not entirely standard. But everyone who has tried it in the fight against onychomycosis confirms the positive effect of the petrochemical product, which accelerates recovery. The main thing is to use the drug responsibly - according to the instructions and the dosages given in it, since there is always a risk of side effects.