From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies

Garlic has antibiotic (bacteria killing properties) and antimicrobial (antimicrobial) properties, which help in curing bacterial and fungal infections. Apart from this, garlic also has the ability to cure many other skin infections, such as Candida, Torulopsis, Trichophyton and Cryptococcus.

Required ingredients

• 2 pieces of garlic
• ¼ teaspoon olive oil

How to use

• Grind garlic well and add a few drops of olive oil to it
• Apply this mixture on your affected area
• After 30 minutes, wash it with the help of lukewarm water

When to use

• Use this process 2 times daily until the skin infection is
• completely cured. 

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Coconut oil contains certain types of fatty acids, which help in destroying fungal cells. Some studies have proved that coconut oil works as an effective home remedy in curing skin infections.

Required Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon coconut oil
• 4 teaspoons olive oil

How to use

• Mix coconut oil well with olive oil
• Now apply it on your affected area and leave it for 30 minutes
• If you want, you can also leave it overnight
• In the morning, wash it with lukewarm water

When to use

• It is advisable to use this process 2 times daily.

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Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which is an antimicrobial. These properties of turmeric help in curing skin infections and the problems caused by it.

Required ingredients

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Method of use

• Turmeric can be used in many ways:
• By drinking it mixed in tea or hot milk
• By drinking it mixed with hot water
• Apart from this, make a mixture of turmeric with water or coconut oil and apply it on your affected area and keep it for at least 1 hour.

When to use

• You can use turmeric anytime, if you are using it as food, then do not use more than 2 teaspoons of it in a day.

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Honey is a sweet sticky substance, which is also used to treat many skin related problems. Due to this quality, it is called 'liquid gold'. Honey mainly speeds up the process of healing redness, swelling and skin infection. Apart from this, honey is also very helpful in curing ringworm, cutaneous candida infection and acne.

Required ingredients

• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 2 teaspoons water

Method of use

• Mix honey, cinnamon and water well
• Apply the prepared mixture on your affected area.
• Leave it for at least 30 minutes and then wash it with water

When to use

• Use this remedy twice a day, until your skin infection problem is completely cured.

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Tea tree oil has antifungal (eliminating fungal infection) and antimicrobial (destroying microbes) properties. Due to these properties, the germs present on the skin are neutralized and as a result the skin infection starts healing. Apart from this, it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which quickly cure the swelling and redness caused by the infection.

Required Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon tea tree oil
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Method of use

• Mix a few drops of tea tree oil in coconut oil
• Now apply it on your affected area and leave it for half an hour
• After this wash it with water

When to use

• It is advisable to use tea tree oil twice a day.

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The antifungal properties present in apple cider vinegar help in curing itching and irritation on the skin caused by fungal infection. Due to its acidic effect, it controls the process of formation of yeast infection on the skin by neutralizing the pH level of the skin (keeping the acid regular).

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• A little cotton

How to use

• Apply apple cider vinegar on your affected skin with the help of cotton
• Leave the vinegar on for 15 minutes
• Now wash it off with water

When to use

• Repeat this process 3 times a day.

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Neem is considered an effective home remedy for many skin diseases. It is an excellent antifungal and natural detoxifier, which has been used as a medicine in India for hundreds of years. Neem is mainly very effective in removing pathogens and dermatophytes (some types of fungi) from the skin.

Required Ingredients

• 3-4 neem leaves
• 1 cup water

How to use

• Boil neem leaves in water
• Strain the water and leave it to become lukewarm for a while
• When it becomes lukewarm, wash your affected part with this water
• Do not apply water or neem leaves directly on the infected skin before it cools down, it can cause skin irritation.

When to use

• Follow this remedy only once a day until the skin infection is completely cured. Along with this, if you want, you can also drink a glass of neem water every day.
• By all these measures, skin infection can be cured at home without any harmful effects. Some people have very sensitive skin, so it is better to use home remedies first than using any medicine on it. However, if the condition of skin bacterial or fungal infection has become severe, then medicines last for a long time to treat it. Therefore, if the skin symptoms do not subside within 5 days, then a doctor should be consulted.

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Many natural and easily available things can be used in home remedies for skin infection, which help in reducing infection and relieving the skin. Turmeric is a natural antiseptic and applying it on the infected area can reduce inflammation and infection. Aloe vera gel provides coolness and comfort to the skin, as well as prevents infection. Garlic, which has antibacterial properties, is beneficial when applied to the infected area. Apart from this, neem leaf paste or coconut oil are also helpful in dealing with infection. Cleanliness and keeping the affected area dry is also important. If the infection worsens, it is important to consult a doctor.