Folliculitis is a fungal infection of the hair; wherein the growth of hair is impeded in any part of the body where there is growth of hair. The growth of hair transpires in the depth of the dermis and a fungal infection in the form of Folliculitis is excruciating. The bacteria which causes this infection is known as Staphylococcus bacteria. This disease is usually seen in places where the body is rubbed by the wearing of clothes. These places are usually the groin and the armpits. The damage of the hair follicles is also. This painful ailment is spread by pathogens and bacteria’s. However, there is a potent herbal treatment for Folliculitis and it is very effective.

Pelargonium radula leaves are a very effective treatment for Folliculitis. You would need to boil about 20 leaves of this herb in a cup of water. The strained extract of this filtrate should be taken thrice daily for a week and the symptoms of Folliculitis would be resolved. This is a very potent herbal treatment for Folliculitis and millions the world over would swear an oath for the efficacy of this herbal treatment. Herbal treatment on the whole is cheap and side effect free; besides it removes the disease from the root.

Tinea Versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin and is also known as Pityriasis Versicolor. It occurs due to the overgrowth of yeast known as Malassezia furfur. The normal pigmentation of the texture of the skin suffers as an aftermath of this. The topography of the place is responsible for this fungal infection and humidity is the main cause of it. Not many people suffer from this ailment; say half a dozen or so out of every 100 individuals. This disease appears in spots and prevents that section of the skin from tanning and leaving the rest of the skin vulnerable to the ultra violet rays of the sun. It is a repulsive sight and needs medical attention and there is no better way to treat this ailment other than herbal treatment.

Margosa; know in the Indian vernacular as neem is a very potent herbal treatment for Tinea Versicolor. The juice of freshly plucked leaves needs to be applied to the area affected and the symptoms of Tinea Versicolor would fade away in a week. Wild olive roots are also a very effective herbal treatment for Tinea Versicolor. You would need to squeeze out the juice of 150Gms of the roots of this herb and make a paste with water. This needs to be applied to that part of the skin which is affected. Two weeks of this application would suffice in removing the visible symptoms of Tinea Versicolor.

Tinea Capitis; better known as ring worm of the scalp is a fungal infection. It affects the hairy portions of the body; chiefly the eyelashes, eyebrows and the scalp. The fungi which causes this infection goes by the name of dermatophytes. This ailment is more prevalent in children. It is contagious; however, disappears as puberty approaches. Symptoms could be “Round, scaly lesions on the scalp” the itching of the scalp could be mediocre, however, the effected region may loose hair. The lesions that appear could be dry or with a wet exterior (pus). Chemical anti-biotech’s work however, mot without side affects. So, it is safer to go in for herbal treatment.

Corkwood or Euodia Elleryana is a very effective herbal treatment for Tinea Capitis. A powder should be prepared of the leaves and stem of corkwood and boiled in water for 15 mins. Drink this tea four times daily; the antibacterial propensities of the leaves and stem would resolve the situation in a week. Improper personal hygiene is also considered to be a major cause in giving impetus to the growth of the fungi. So, it must be made certain by the parents of children that they have a proper bath everyday.

Tinea barbae is a fungal infection of the skin. This affects the area shaven and the neck. The skin develops rashes and itches a lot. Commonly it is called barbers itch. Though, this fungal infection is also called Sycosis Barbae and Ringworm of the beard. As the name barbers itch suggests; this infection is caused by a barber’s razor and is contagious. This disease has the ability to spread to other parts of the body as well. It is caused by a pathogen called T. verrucosum. This is the reason it is suggested to shave at home; as there some barbers who do not practice hygiene.

Margosa (neem) is a very potent herbal treatment for barbers itch. The leaves of this plant are natural antiseptic. They should be squeezed and the juice extracted. This juice should be applied to the affected area. Relief would come in a few days. This fungal infection of the skin is also known as Sycosis Barbae and Sycosis. Spilanthes mauritiana root is also an affective remedy for barbers itch. The roots should be grinded and a paste made of it. This paste should be applied to the infected area. It would soothe the skin and relief would come in a few days.

It is indeed very embarrassing to wear sleeveless tops if you have dark under arms. Imagine a fair body with dark under arms Yuk! There are various causes for such a happening and mostly these causes are ascribed to chemicals. Dark under arms can lead to fungal infection too. Since, the skin of the under arm is tender; one has to be very careful while dealing with it. This predicament is not apparent on a dark person; for the simple reason that it is not visible and one cannot make out the difference. Nonetheless, one need not worry; as there are some proven herbal remedies for dark under arms.

Lime comes in very handy in lightening dark arm pits. One should rub lime on the dark under arms. Refrain from using deodorants as they are full of harmful chemicals; use Alum powder instead. After taking a shower; apply baking soda on you arm pits. You can also make a decoction of 1 tsp of lime juice, 1tsp of cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric powder and apply it on your arm pits and rinse it after 20 mins.Vitamin E oil is also very efficacious in removing the dark skin of the under arms.

This ailment is a fungal infection concerning the epidermis of human foot. Athletes’ foot concerns the disease and not the fungal infection. It is mainly caused by a form of yeast that lives on the outer surface of the skin and then penetrates deeper. It usually happens to the male gender and in between toes. However, in extreme cases it may spread to the heel of the foot also.

The herb to treat athlete’s foot is native to America; however, it grows prolifically elsewhere also. The herb by the common name of Golden seal; however, its botanical name is Hydrasis canadensis. This herb belongs to the Peony family. It is the root of the herb which is an herbal remedy and they have been used by ancient Americans from time immemorial. A chemical named berberine; which is present in the roots of the herb has the capability to ward off infections caused by fungi and yeast. However, it also acts as a mild sedative. This could deter many; however, if the treatment is taken before bedtime then won’t be much of a problem. Berberine is said to be more efficacious than Aspirin to reduce a fever. This root can be used either as a capsule, powder, tincture or an ointment. Either way it is effective. In other words it is effective if taken orally as well as if it is directly applied on the affected area. Herbal pharmacists would keep both the versions of the medication. However, the most important aspect of the treatment is that it is easily procurable and cost effective too.

Nails are supposed to be one of the most delicate parts of the human anatomy. However, herbal remedies have a very potent cure for such ailments. Nonetheless, what would work for one person would person not work for another person? There are several ways to treat

Lemon grass oil is also very effective to remove fungus infections of the nails and it procurable easily also. Apart from this; it is not nearly all that costly also. If you go to a parlor for the same; you would end up paying through you nose. Besides; these parlors use chemical stuff; which is very harmful for a delicate organ like the nails. It has also been proved that Tea tree oil is also very beneficial in removing nail fungus infection.

Ringworm happens to be one of the most common skin disorders. It is a fungal infection and is not dangerous to that extent; however, it is very irritating. This is so because it appears in the visible part of the body and one look repulsive. A very successful home remedy for getting rid of ringworm patches is the application of mustard seed paste to the affected area. Regular application of this would soothe the skin and help in making the ringworm patch to diminish. Another home remedy for the removal of ringworm patches is the application of Basil leaf juice. The procedure is the same as mustard seed application.