HOMEOPATHY FOR ONYCHOLYSIS

Onycholysis is the painless separation of the nail from the nail bed. Onycholysis occurs when the nail separates from the nail bed or the skin directly beneath the nail.

HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Onycholysis   is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering mental and physical symptoms

ANTIMONIUM CRUDUM 

Antimonium crudum is effective for Onycholysis due to fungus infection of nails, especially toe nails. Horny or split nails. Nails grow slowly out of shape. Horny growth under the nails. The person also suffering from horny warts oh hands and soles. Feet very tender and callosities are seen on soles.

ARNICA MONTANA

Arnica Montana is indicated for Oncholysis due to trauma or injury to the nails. Bruised pain under the nails. Black and blue colour of the nail.

BUFO RANA 

Bufo rana is effective for Onycholysis with panaritium . There is blue black swelling around nail, pain in streaks up arm.

CHRYSAROBINUM

Chrysarobinum is best for Onycholysis, where it is associated with psoriasis. The nails become dull and develop ridges pits in the nails.

GRAPHITES

Graphites is prescribed when nails become brittle and crumbling.  Nails deformed, painful, sore, thick and crippled. Nails thick, rough ingrown. Cracks and fissures are seen on tip of fingers. Feet cod and wet and burning in soles and heels is characteristic.

FLOURIC ACID

Flouric acid is best where splinter like pain under the nail is experienced. The nails distorted, crumble, grow rapidly.  Longitudinal ridges are seen on the nails. Soreness between the toes. Painful corns are seen.

MYRISTICA SEBIFERA

Myristica sebifera is indicated for Onycholysis with pain in finger nails and swelling of phalanges.

SILICEA

Silicea is an excellent remedy for affections of the nails, especially if white spots appear on the nails. Blue or grey colour of the nails.  Nails rough, yellow, crippled, brittle, and having white spots. In growing toe nails with flesh and pus.  Finger tips as if suppurating. Finger tips dry, painful at night. Cold feet and arms. Offensive smelling sweat from the feet, hands and armpits is characteristic to Silicea.

THUJA OCCIDENTAILS

Thuja occidentalis is prescribed, where the nails become soft, brittle and ribbed. Brown spots are seen on hands and arms. Perspiration sweetish and strong.