Mycosis is a disease of the mucous membranes and skin that can be treated with homeopathy. It is caused by the proliferation of certain fungi, microscopic living organisms that multiply abundantly. Yeast infection can manifest itself with internal signs such as a regression in immunity, but its external symptoms can be recognized through skin problems such as irritation or itching. There are three types of fungal infections: candida fungus, malassezia fungus and dermatophyte. The most frequently encountered fungus is candida fungus. The latter is subdivided into vaginal yeast infection and oral yeast infection. There is also fungus of the nails, feet and skin. Some homeopathic remedies can effectively treat fungus and prevent recurrences.
Symptoms of skin fungus
Generally, skin fungus manifests itself as cracks in the skin with pain on the affected parts. It is also accompanied by itching and tingling. For other types of fungus such as vaginal and nail fungus, other symptoms can also be observed.
Symptoms of vaginal yeast infection
For vaginal yeast infection, symptoms can be found in the vulva of the vagina. These are painful cracks accompanied by itching and sometimes edema in the mucous membrane of the vulva. In addition, the patient also has a great burning sensation when she urinates and feels pain during sexual intercourse. The woman also has vaginal secretions or leucorrhea, sometimes greenish, sometimes white like the color of curdled milk.
Signs of nail fungus
The signs for recognizing nail fungus are different from those of cutaneous fungus. In the primary stage, the symptom is discreet with the appearance of a small, insignificant spot on the nail. Depending on the severity of the disease, these signs can be a detachment of the nail, brittle texture, a variation in its thickness and a change in its color (green, yellow, opaque).
Homeopathic treatment of skin yeast infection
Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment of skin yeast infection may be local or general. For local treatment, apply Calendula mother tincture twice daily to the wound. For more effectiveness, it is advisable to use this remedy in combination with other homeopathic products. Among the most recommended products, Sepia officinalis and Arsenicum Iodatum are used when the skin has eczema and scales. The combination of Sepia with Mecurius solubilis and Monilia albicans is also effective in treating skin fungus. In case of circinated herpes, Bergeris vulgaris 5 CH is suggested and to treat intertrigo, Graphites 15 CH is administered.
Homeopathic treatment of vaginal yeast infection
Several homeopathic remedies are prescribed by doctors to treat vaginal yeast infection. In all cases, the standard doses administered to the patient are 3 or 5 granules per dose. The general treatment consists of taking Kreosotum 5 CH, Helonias dioica 5 CH, Sepia officinalis 5 CH and Candida albicans 9 CH. Local treatment can be done with Calendula-specific eggs. In the case of abundant white secretion accompanied by irritation, the suitable homeopathic medicine is Calcarea Carbonica. Silicea can also be used to treat itchy and milky leucorrhea, Borax to treat irritating leucorrhea with the colour of egg white, Helonias for irritating, lumpy, thick leucorrhea. If the leucorrhoea secreted is greenish, the remedies that are most suitable are Hydrastis for yellow, stringy, viscous and thick leucorrhoea and Nitric Acid when the fungus is accompanied by bleeding from the cervix and pain.
When to see a doctor?
When the first symptoms of mycosis appear, you can ask the pharmacist for advice on the homeopathic remedy to take. In the event that no improvement has been noted after one week of treatment with homeopathy, a medical consultation is necessary. In the event that the person with the mycosis is under twelve years of age, or that the patient is on corticosteroid treatment, a doctor should be consulted immediately. If the fungus worsens and reaches the state of open lesions such as oozes and wounds, it is recommended to see a doctor to avoid any problems of superinfection. If pain starts to interfere with daily life because of the fungus, it is best to consult a doctor.
