How to treat nail ringworm in pregnancy

Treatment for nail mycosis in pregnancy can be done with ointments or antifungal nail polishes prescribed by the dermatologist or obstetrician.

The tablets are not indicated in case of ringworm of the nail in pregnancy because they can harm the baby and even cause birth defects, as well as some ointments and nail polishes, so the use of remedies for ringworm of the nail should always be done under the prescription of the obstetrician who accompanies the pregnancy or by a dermatologist.

Home remedies for ringworm of the nail in pregnancy

Some home remedies that can be used during pregnancy to treat ringworm of the nail due to its antifungal properties include:

Pure malaleuca oil: go to a handling pharmacy and ask to prepare a lotion or cream with pure malaleuca oil and apply on the affected nail about 2 to 3 times a day; Garlic clove: cut a garlic clove and rub it over the nail. Another option is to dilute the garlic oil with vinegar and apply to the nail; Scald-foot marigold and vinegar: pour 500 ml of boiling water over 4 tablespoons of dried marigold flowers, cover and leave to infuse until warm. Strain, place in a bowl, add 60 ml of cider vinegar and soak your feet twice a day for 20 minutes.

These home remedies help to treat ringworm of the nail and prevent it from evolving because they prevent the growth of fungi.

Treatment Tips

During the treatment of ringworm of the nail, the pregnant woman must take some precautions such as:

Do not bite your nails and wash and dry them well after the shower; Wear cotton socks and shoes that are not tight; Use your own manicure and pedicure supplies, even in a beauty salon, and disinfect the objects with alcohol before using.

Another tip is to increase the consumption of foods rich in vitamin C such as orange, kiwi, lemon, strawberry or pepper, to strengthen the immune system. See the full list of these foods at: Foods rich in vitamin C.

Signs of improvement

The signs of improvement of nail ringworm in 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

The signs of worsening of the ringworm of the nail in pregnancy appear when the treatment is not done correctly and include the appearance of deformities in the nail and the infection of other nails.