Treatment for nail fungus during pregnancy can be done with antifungal ointments or nail polish prescribed by a dermatologist or obstetrician.
Tablets are not recommended in case of nail fungus during pregnancy because they can harm the baby and even cause birth defects, as well as some ointments and nail polishes, therefore, the use of medicines for nail fungus during pregnancy should always be done. under prescription from the obstetrician who monitors the pregnancy or by a dermatologist.
Home remedies for nail fungus during pregnancy
Some home remedies that can be used during pregnancy to treat toenail fungus due to their antifungal properties include:
- Pure malaleuca oil: go to a compounding pharmacy and ask them to prepare a lotion or cream with pure tea tree oil and apply it to the affected nail about 2 to 3 times a day;
- Garlic clove: Cut a clove of garlic and rub it over your nail. Another option is to dilute garlic oil with vinegar and apply it to the nail;
- Calendula and vinegar foot bath: Pour 500 ml of boiling water over 4 tablespoons of dried marigold flowers, cover and leave to infuse until warm. Strain, place in a basin, add 60 ml of cider vinegar and soak your feet twice a day for 20 minutes.
These home remedies help to treat nail fungus and prevent it from progressing because they prevent fungal growth.
Tips for treatment
During the treatment of nail fungus, pregnant women must take certain precautions, such as:
- Do not bite your nails and wash and dry them well after bathing;
- Wear cotton socks and shoes that are not tight;
- Use your own manicure and pedicure equipment, even in a beauty salon, and disinfect objects with alcohol before using.
Another tip is to increase your consumption of foods rich in vitamin C, such as orange, kiwi, lemon, strawberry or pepper, to strengthen the immune system. See the complete list of these foods at: Foods rich in vitamin C.
Signs of improvement
Signs of improvement in nail fungus during pregnancy appear with the start of treatment and include the disappearance of the white or yellow color of the nail and its healthy growth.
Signs of worsening
Signs of worsening nail fungus during pregnancy appear when treatment is not carried out correctly and include the appearance of deformities in the nail and infection of other nails.
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