{"product_id":"molluscum-contagiosum-dellwarzen-virale-hautinfektion-durch-ein-pockenvirus-unterstutzung-homoopathie-nach-dr-banerji-kopie","title":"Onychomycosis (nail fungus) - Fungal infection of fingernails or toenails \"Support\" Homeopathy according to Dr. Banerji","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDr. Banerji Protocols\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnychomycosis (Nail Fungus) – Fungal infection of fingernails or toenails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnychomycosis\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003enail fungus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a fungal infection of the nails. \u003cstrong\u003eToenails\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly often affected, as fungi find favorable growth conditions in a warm and humid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe infection usually develops slowly and can persist for years if left untreated. The nail can progressively become thickened, discolored, brittle, and deformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pathogens cause nail fungus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common pathogens are \u003cstrong\u003edermatophytes (filamentous fungi)\u003c\/strong\u003e. In particular, \u003cem\u003eTrichophyton rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e is a frequent cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess commonly involved may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYeasts, such as Candida species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMolds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther non-dermatophytic fungi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise pathogen identification can be particularly useful before long-term systemic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnychomycosis can manifest through:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhitish, yellowish, or brownish discoloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThickening of the nail plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrittle or splitting nails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRough nail surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation of the nail from the nail bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeformation of the nail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccumulation of keratinized material under the nail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressure sensitivity or pain with severe infection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe infection often begins at the side or front edge of the nail and slowly spreads towards the nail root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNail Fungus and Athlete's Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNail fungus often occurs together with \u003cstrong\u003eathlete's foot (Tinea pedis)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFungi can spread from the skin to the nails and vice versa. Therefore, if athlete's foot is present, it should also be treated to reduce recurrent infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk Factors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe risk of onychomycosis increases with, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlder age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthlete's foot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiabetes mellitus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCirculatory disorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImpaired immune defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently damp feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcessive sweating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTight or poorly ventilated shoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRepeated nail injuries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular visits to swimming pools, communal showers, or saunas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs nail fungus contagious?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pathogens can be transmitted through direct contact or through fungal skin and nail scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransmission is possible, for example, via:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShared towels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShoes and socks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNail clippers and nail files\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloors in communal showers and changing rooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnosis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every nail change is nail fungus. Similar changes can be caused, for example, by \u003cstrong\u003epsoriasis, injuries, eczema, or other nail diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a reliable diagnosis, nail material or nail clippings can be examined, for example, using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFungal culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMolecular biological methods such as PCR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf necessary, histological examination of nail material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially before systemic therapy, the fungal infection should be confirmed if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment depends on how many nails are affected, how far the infection has spread, and whether the nail root or nail matrix is involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor limited infection, \u003cstrong\u003etopical antifungals\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as medicated nail polish or solution, can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more severe or extensive infection, \u003cstrong\u003esystemic antifungals\u003c\/strong\u003e may be necessary. Commonly used active ingredients, depending on the pathogen and individual situation, include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerbinafine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItraconazole\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystemic treatment should be medically supervised, as \u003cstrong\u003econtraindications, interactions, and possible side effects\u003c\/strong\u003e must be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does treatment take so long?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA damaged nail does not immediately become healthy again. The infected area must slowly grow out and be replaced by healthy nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingernails grow faster than toenails. For a completely affected toenail, it can therefore take \u003cstrong\u003emany months to over a year\u003c\/strong\u003e for a completely healthy nail to regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHygiene and Prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo support treatment and reduce recurrent infections, it can be useful to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep feet carefully dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially dry thoroughly between the toes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChange socks regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow shoes to dry and air out sufficiently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTreat athlete's foot simultaneously\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not share nail clippers and files\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWear appropriate bathing shoes in communal showers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrim nails regularly and carefully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNail Fungus in Diabetes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn people with \u003cstrong\u003ediabetes mellitus\u003c\/strong\u003e, circulatory disorders, or impaired immune defense, onychomycosis should be treated particularly carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickened and deformed nails can cause pressure points and minor injuries, thereby increasing the risk of additional bacterial infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomeopathy according to Dr. Banerji\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn homeopathy according to \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Banerji\u003c\/strong\u003e, specific homeopathic remedies and potencies are used for various nail and skin changes, as well as for fungal complaints, following the Banerji protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable elimination of \u003cstrong\u003eonychomycosis or the causative fungi through homeopathic remedies is not scientifically proven\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, necessary antifungal treatment should not be replaced or delayed. Especially in cases of extensive nail involvement, diabetes, or impaired immune defense, medical clarification is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeverely thickened, painful, inflamed, or nails detaching from the nail bed should be examined by a doctor or dermatologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cases of \u003cstrong\u003ediabetes, circulatory disorders, or impaired immune defense\u003c\/strong\u003e, injuries and inflammations in the area of the feet and nails should be medically assessed particularly early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe information on this page is for general information only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Graphites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heiligen Geist Apotheke","offers":[{"title":"1 fl oz","offer_id":60579178840398,"sku":null,"price":35.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":60579178873166,"sku":null,"price":49.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":60579178905934,"sku":null,"price":75.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/0451\/0998\/files\/DIL_NEW.jpg?v=1760452935","url":"https:\/\/aqveo.at\/en\/products\/molluscum-contagiosum-dellwarzen-virale-hautinfektion-durch-ein-pockenvirus-unterstutzung-homoopathie-nach-dr-banerji-kopie","provider":"Heiligen Geist Apotheke ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}