Nail fungus - how to treat

Fungal diseases of the skin and nails are of the infectious nature of the infection, so the infection of a healthy person occurs through home contact with the patient. Nail and skin fungus is a fairly common disease, although many are not even aware of the infection.

After all, the disease mainly manifests itself not in the development stage, but in the exacerbation stage, when the patient has symptoms of the disease. The disease is quite serious, therefore, it requires immediate treatment, in the absence of which a general skin infection can occur. What is a nail fungus, what are the symptoms of its manifestation, as well as the features of treatment at home, we learn from the material.

What is dangerous fungus

Skin and nail fungus causes great damage to the body, so it is necessary to treat the disease as soon as possible to avoid serious consequences. What are the consequences of a fungus?

The main danger of fungal diseases lies in the fact that parasites cause the development of complications of serious types of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, bronchial asthma and allergies. Fungal infections that have fallen on the skin contribute to the defeat of the epidermis and nail plates (usually the big toes). As a result, inflammatory processes on the skin, suppuration, delamination of the nail plates and skin discoloration are observed.

In addition to the fact that the fungus is the cause of complications, it also contributes to a decrease in immunity. In this context, the penetration of fungal infections into Organs internal organs and their defeat is observed. The release of toxins by most types of parasites leads to the fact that the patient's body is poisoned not only from the outside, but also from the inside.

The fungus also affects a person's well-being. Early treatment leads to the fact that the disease spreads throughout the body, reaching vital organs. Physical inconvenience in the patient causes a touchy attitude towards himself, so a person does not take care of himself and sometimes even finds a way out in alcohol.

A fungus is a disease in which there is a slow suppuration of the skin, starting mainly in the legs. If you do not fight a dangerous disease, it will gradually kill its "victim". To fight fungal infections, there are many different ways, both medically and with the help of folk remedies. Today we will pay attention to the consideration of the main and effective means of treating nail fungus.

Symptoms and signs of onset

To start treating toenail fungus, you need to make sure that the infection is present in the body. The fungus is dangerous because it is not visible to the human eye, but it can be overcome with the help of special preparations.

It is very easy to get infected with a fungus. It is enough to visit a sauna, bathhouse, gym, swimming pool or other similar institutions once, where the probability of infection is 95%. If you do not follow the rules of hygiene and use someone else's things, shoes or towel, you can be sure that the first signs of illness will soon appear. In the legs, symptoms of the disease do not appear immediately after infection, as, for example, with a cold.

The fungus after contact with a person's skin begins its active reproduction and spreads. As a rule, the duration of such parasitic actions lasts from several weeks to a month. If the patient's immune system is weakened, the fungus affects the skin and nails quickly enough and the first symptoms appear within a week. If the body is able to fight off the infection, the first symptoms of the disease can appear even after a month.

The first stage of the disease passes without the slightest signs, with the exception of increased sweating of the legs and the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Subsequently, nail fungus manifests itself as the first signs of change in the color of the nail plates. At the same time, the feet dry out quickly and begin to peel. Initially, micro-cracks appear in the heels and then large scar formations. The person begins to complain of constant symptoms of itching and redness in the feet and toes. Often, the disease manifests itself with peeling skin between the toes.

Symptoms in the form of constant diaper rash on the legs lead to the formation of blisters and itchy corns. Initially, the color of the nails changes, and then their shape. Predominantly the first toes are affected, located on the edges, namely the thumb or little finger. Fungal spores penetrate deep into the nail plates and infect them. Nails start to turn white initially, then turn yellow and exfoliate. Nails begin to crack, become brittle and brittle. Under the nail plates, voids are formed into which dirt enters and infection of the fingers occurs.

If you find the first symptoms of the disease, you should immediately consult a doctor to start the correct treatment. In the early stages, ringworm can be treated with the help of special ointments, creams or traditional medicines, but if the disease has passed into the acute stage, then surgical intervention cannot be avoided, in which the doctor decides to remove the nail plate.

Ringworm can be complicated by eczema or psoriasis, so you should not fall short of these consequences, but take appropriate measures immediately. With the development of complications from ringworm, not only a general deterioration in well-being is observed, but also problems in the legs. It is difficult for the patient to move and with prolonged walking, the person feels intense pain in the feet. How to treat toenail fungus, as well as what drugs are there to fight the disease, we will learn later.

how to treat

Fungal ringworm is often treated at home. In the toenails, the advanced form of ringworm is treated with the help of surgical intervention, when the nail plate cutting procedure is performed under local anesthesia. This method of treatment is rare, but there are people who are in no hurry to treat ringworm.

There are many types of medicines that are intended for local and general treatment. Recently, a method such as pulse therapy, which includes the implementation of therapeutic methods in a short time, has become popular. For treatment, types of antimycotic drugs are used, prescribed in certain dosages, depending on the stage of ringworm.

How to cure nail fungus if the disease is at an early stage? To begin with, you should visit a dermatologist who will make an accurate diagnosis and, based on factors such as the type of fungal pathogen, skin type and degree of pathology, will prescribe the appropriate method of therapy.

The treatment of fungus between the toes includes the use of special suspensions. Suspensions are processed not only on the affected areas of the skin between the fingers, but also on any gaps. To speed up the effect, the toes are wrapped in a plastic bag.

How to treat nails for ringworm? For this, mainly varnishes, creams and special ointments are used. These funds are not applied to the nail plate, but to the skin under it. To do this, it is necessary to remove the affected areas of the nail plate, which makes it possible to process the finger inside. Often, treatment of nail fungus at home is carried out with the help of complex therapy in the form of the use of local and general drugs. This makes it possible to overcome the disease in the shortest possible time and with greater efficiency.

It's important to know! If the nails have affected areas that do not exceed 50%, then you can cope with the disease with the help of special ointments.

If using the ointment for a period of two weeks does not bring about any positive changes, you will need to change the ointment or tell your doctor about it. Most likely, the fact is that fungal parasites have developed drug resistance. In order for a new nail to grow in place, the funds are used for a longer period of up to 1 year.

Drug treatment is the main one, so if the doctor prescribes this or that drug, his recommendations should not be neglected. Treatment with folk remedies is an additional way to fight the fungus, which is also highly effective.

home treatment

Treatment of nail fungus at home is carried out with medication. Let's consider some of them.

1. Medication based on the antifungal substance cyclopyroxolamine, presented in the form of nail polish, which must be applied directly to the affected area every other day. Damaged areas should be removed with a razor or nail file. The duration of using varnish for the treatment of fungi depends on the stage of the disease.
2. Lacquer of medical origin, which is applied according to a certain scheme: once every two days for a month. The following month, treatment includes the use of varnish every three days. The treatment lasts until the nail plate is completely restored.
3. The medicine is presented in the form of a serum based on rye enzyme filtrate, intended to fight pathogenic parasites. In addition to effectively fighting parasites, the serum prevents their development in this area. Serum is intended for the long-term treatment of the disease, so the minimum course is at least 28 days. The serum is applied 2 times a day, while preparing the nail plate for the procedures.
4. A treatment product with urea, ginkgo biloba extract and beeswax is intended to remove affected growths and nails. The solution includes a whole complex of various additives, which ensures not only the removal of the nail plate, but also the growth of a new one. The agent is applied by applying it in a thick layer on a previously prepared plate. Avoid leaving the product in contact with the skin, which can cause a slight burn.
5. A drug from the allylamine group, which many people know about. An ointment is used to treat the fungus at various stages of its exacerbation. The ointment is used 2 times a day, after cleaning the nail plates.
6. Allylamine ointment is used in 2 unique applications. Disinfects areas of skin and nails, resulting in recovery. The duration of treatment does not exceed 2 weeks.
7. A spray preparation with a wide range of applications, intended for the treatment of mycoses and onychomycoses.
8. Ointment from the azole group with fungicidal property that relieves the symptoms of ringworm. The ointment should be applied twice a day and the course of treatment lasts up to 4 weeks.
9. An effective drug belonging to the allylamine class, which helps to overcome not only the symptoms of ringworm, but also pathogens. The cream has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. The duration of treatment can be up to 6 months.

If the remedies for the treatment of toenail fungus do not have the proper effect, then the use of oral drugs is prescribed in the complex, such as:

• A synthetic antifungal drug from the triazole group can cure the symptoms of even ancient types of fungi. The drug is used once a week, and the duration of the course does not exceed 30 weeks.
• Triazole derivative. Great for controlling symptoms of advanced disease. The duration of the course of treatment is at least 3 months, for which there is a special schedule for taking capsules, which is indicated in the instructions.

the fastest way

Treating nail fungus at home in the fastest way involves the use of medicines from traditional medicine. Folk methods, although they belong to the secondary types of treatment of fungal infections and onychomycosis, but if you want to overcome the disease not only reliably, but also quickly, you cannot do without folk medicines. Homemade products and ingredients such as garlic, iodine, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and lemon are excellent medicines to fight the disease.

The treatment of popular methods of nail fungus on the big toe involves the use of such components:

1. Garlic.For the treatment of ringworm, garlic must be crushed and combined in equal proportions with alcohol. Before use, the mixture must be diluted with distilled water and then applied to the surface of the plate.
2. Iodine.This healer has better healing properties than any ointment or cream. For proper use, iodine should be applied one drop 2 times a day to the nail plate. Using iodine is not only effective but also safe.
3. Vinegar.Homemade vinegar helps to quickly cure the signs of fungus. To do this, you need to take baths with vinegar. A 15-minute shower session is enough for the symptoms of ringworm to begin to disappear within a week.
4. Hydrogen peroxide. At an early stage of the disease, you can use peroxide, for which baths are taken. In a solution made up of water and hydrogen peroxide, you should soak your feet for 15 minutes. You can repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day.
5. Lemon.Lemon is useful not only for nutrition, but also for treating fungus. It is necessary to cut a slice of lemon and attach it to the affected nail. Then wrap with a bandage and cellophane. Keep for 8-10 hours. The course of treatment lasts up to 12 days. Efficiency has been proven by numerous reviews.

Treatment of interdigital fungus is carried out with the help of aloe juice or celandine. To do this, the affected area, together with the nail, is smeared with the juice of the plant, after which a compress is made. You can prepare a solution of celandine, with which to raise the legs.

There are many effective ways to treat the fungus, but the safest is to prevent the disease from developing. But even if this happens, measures should be taken immediately, without waiting for complications to develop.

Assessments

Thus, we have analyzed the main symptoms and treatment of nail mycosis disease. Now let's pay attention to our readers' feedback.

• "I discovered mycosis of the nail not long ago, but at first I didn't understand at all that it was a disease. I visited a doctor who prescribed taking pills and putting cream on the nail. I started doing all this until my mother-in-law discovered the problem. new recipe was immediately prescribed, which included various homemade products: honey, alcohol, herbal infusions, lemon, vinegar and much more. In general, she prepared several home remedies, and I applied them only to the affected area. A month later, the symptoms of the disease have completely disappeared and the nail has already recovered.
• "I tried many different medicines, but as a result I found salvation in ordinary iodine. I spread the nail with iodine every day, and after 2 months the symptoms of the disease began to disappear, like a pencil from a white sheet. Sometimes, simply there is no need to buy expensive products when you can be cured with ordinary iodine.
• "Wearing closed shoes in winter and summer contributed to my catching the fungus. At first, the disease manifested itself between the toes, but I didn't pay enough attention, but when the nail started to exfoliate, I acted. The doctor prescribed me various types of ointments, but I chose a cream for myself, which cured me after 2 months.