The nail fungus of the legs can suddenly appear. It is almost impossible to completely exclude the possibility of infection with such an unpleasant ailment, since it is transmitted very rapidly through towels, general shoes at home, scissors to cut nail. It is better to treat it with verified means.
How to recognize the disease
The debate of the pathogen is invisible to the naked eye, which means that you have to fight them "blindly. "You can only see the activity that has already begun: darkening, obscuring and then the destruction of the nail. Grandfather's methods to get rid of infection and rescue measures are often ineffective. Modern medicine proposes to treat nail fungus in one of several proven methods:
- Taking drugs;
- Local use of special varnish;
- Using ointment or therapeutic cream.
The presence of a fungus is not an indication for the elimination of the nail. This procedure is carried out very rarely, when conservative treatment methods do not give a positive result. The reason for the inability to get rid of the disease is a decrease in immunity. However, spring vitamins deficiency has nothing to do with that. Conventional therapy does not help people with a diagnosis of HIV infection more frequently, or those who have recently undergone cancer treatment. In all other cases, the forecast is very favorable.
Nail fungus medications: ointments and creams
From chemical compounds to get rid of the infection on the fingertips of the feet must be distinguished:
- Terbinafina, which is part of some medications, is considered a very effective antimicotic agent. The tablets are accepted, as a rule, no more than once a day. The duration of treatment depends on the degree of disease development. The first positive results are notable two months from the beginning of the treatment course.
- Tablets for hair treatment, skin and nails are very active in relation to dermatophytes, higher fungi and yeast, can be used as a preventive treatment. In the absence of a positive effect, an increase in the daily dose of tablets can be prescribed.
- Capsules or solutions are a powerful tool, it has a destructive effect on cell membranes of fungi, assets in relation to yeast and dermatophytes. They get inside after eating. Once in the stomach, the drug capsule is destroyed, its therapeutic content is rapidly absorbed in the blood, with an immediate effect on the pathogen. If necessary, an increase in the dose of the medication is possible, but no more than twice.
It should be remembered that all drugs are medicinal, which means they have their own contraindications. It is not recommended to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as with kidney disease.
Local drugs
Preparations for local exposure include solutions for external use, ointment or cream. The ointment, as a rule, is applied directly to the nail, as well as to the adjacent skin up to three times a day. The application of the product is preceded by complete washing with soap.
If the injury area remains relatively small, it can get rid of the fungus using a special nail polish. This tool is used as a regular pedicure varnish, applied with a thin layer directly to the affected plate twice per week. For prevention, it must be treated with healthy neighboring varnish and fingers, since disputes extend very and easily in space.
So, there are a lot of funds. A dermatologist will help choose the most appropriate medicine and the most appropriate for each specific case. The fungus of the nail and feet is a very common infection, so the tube with the cream must be present in the kit of each family.