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Nail fungus treatment on the thumb at home

The fungus of the nails, or the onychomycosis, is a common disease.The infection cannot cause serious health damage, but significantly reduces the quality of life and causes discomfort.The cause of infection is direct contact with the carrier of the disease or its things.The damage to the nail plate is the result of the spread of pathogenic disputes in the adjacent areas of the skin.Therefore, the fungus first manifests along the edge and then extends over the entire surface of the nail.

Onichomicisis can be infected when they visit public places, such as sauna, swimming pool or bathroom.In conditions of a humid environment, the infection is not only preserved, but also actively multiplies.The treatment of nail fungus on the thumb is a long process, since the disease is difficult to refer to therapy.

Symptoms of the disease

The reasons for the appearance of the fungus on the thumb

In the initial development stage, the fungus does not show itself.Initially, the infection can only be detected due to the condition of the skin between the fingers and around the nail plate.

When an increase in dryness, cracks, rashes and wounds appear, therapy should begin, since, in the absence of treatment, the infection gradually changes to the nail.

In the future, the pathology is manifested by the following symptoms (they can vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate gradually changes its color to yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nail loses its transparency and becomes opaque.
  3. The surface acquires a characteristic roughness, which can be recognized not only because of touch, but also during the visual exam.
  4. The nail plate begins to rotate at the edges, then the area of the lesion increases.
  5. There are many burrs in the skin.
  6. Significantly slows down the growth of the nail.
  7. Itching, pain and a sense of discomfort appearing when walking with closed shoes.

In some cases, onychomycosis is accompanied by an unpleasant smell.

The damage to the nail with a fungus occurs gradually, so the disease has certain stages of development, each of which is characterized by certain characteristics.

  1. The initial stage.Small points of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which do not attract attention.Subsequently, they increase in size and become spots or strips.At this stage, getting rid of infection is easier.
    2. Stages of fungus development on the thumb
  2. Progressive or intensive.The nail plate not only changes color, but also its structure.Light spots grow significantly, and the nail begins to spread, partially breaks, thickens.Unhealthiness appears, which creates the impression of mechanical damage.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nail completely loses its healthy appearance and is exfolia of its bed.The pain appears.

The sooner the fungus identifies, faster and easier to get rid of it.

The reasons for development

Often, the pathogen bearer is the place of other people or contact with unprocessed things in public places.

But experts argue that certain factors contribute to the additional spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Close inconvenient shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and leg diaper;
  • mechanical damage to the nail;
  • wounds on the skin of a finger;
  • foot fractures;
  • changes related to age;
  • ignore personal hygiene rules;
  • Constant stuck of artificial nails;
  • violation of blood flow in the limbs;
  • Endocrine and somatic chronic diseases.

Often, onychomycosis is transmitted among family members.

Drug therapy

In the first signs of pathology, it is necessary to seek help from a specialist who can identify the pathogen and prescribe medications and procedures.In some cases, therapy lasts up to 2 years.

Eliminating the fungus is possible at home.

In the first and second stage of the disease, the treatment is carried out using ointments or varnishes, which can be bought in a pharmacy without a medical recipe.The funds apply directly to the affected plate and adjacent skin and have a local effect.But before using them, it is necessary to perform preparatory actions:

  • Peel the nail plate with alcohol;
  • Try the surface with a file to remove fungal damage;
  • Apply the product with a spatula and wait for at least 3 minutes to dry.

After that, all the tools must disinfect with an alcohol solution so that the infection cannot spread anymore.

With a fungus in execution, it is necessary to deal with drug help not only for external use, but also internal.Your dose and duration of admission should coordinate with a doctor.

There are also cosmetics for painless cleaning of the fungus.

Before applying the product to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.To do this, you must calm the nail in a special solution: 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon of soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then clean the dry leg with a towel and fix the patch around the nail plate.Apply the product with a thick layer, avoiding entering into healthy areas.Cover the nail and the phalanx with a patch and leave for 4 days.After time, remove the bandage, steam the nails and pedicure supplies to scrape the upper layer.Repeat the procedure until the nail is completely cleaned from the fungus.

Popular remedies

Together with drug treatment, the use of popular fungus remedies is allowed.At home, you can use therapeutic baths, several ointments and compresses based on natural components.

With a progressive and advanced way of onylomycosis, popular remedies should be used in combination with pharmacological therapy.

Vinegar

The effective action of this component is to create an acidic environment, as a result of which the additional development of pathogens is suppressed: fungus spores die.

When performing treatment, it is necessary to strictly observe the dose of the components used:

  1. Therapeutic bath.Heat the water to 50 degrees and vert it in the basin so that its level reaches the ankles.Add 200 ml of vinegar and mix well.Stop your legs for 20 minutes.In the end, clean your legs and wear socks.It is recommended that the procedure be repeated once every 3 days until the condition improves.
  2. Ointment.Mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon.l.Acetic essence and 30 ml of olive oil.Mix everything thoroughly to a homogeneous mass.To moisten a cotton pad on the product and apply at the top of the affected nail.Arrange the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to carry out the procedure before bedtime.The duration of the therapy is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix the vinegar with water in equal quantities, add flour to obtain a thick consistency.Apply the resulting mixture to the nail plate and fix with a motionless layer for 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 3-5 days until the damaged area of the nail is exfoliated.

Soda

The drilling sodium has a bactericidal, disinfectant property and stimulates cell regeneration.The use of this component for the treatment of the fungus allows not only to quickly eliminate the problem, but also to prevent possible relapses.

Effective recipes.

  1. In the initial stage of the disease, soft drinks and sea salt in equal amounts should be added to the warm water.Stop your legs for 15 minutes.At the end of the times, clean the damaged nail with chamomile infusion.In 20 days, repeat the procedure daily.
  2. With an advanced form of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following components in 5 liters of warm water: 50 g of mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoons of potassium permanganate, 1 teaspoon.Soda, 30 g of crushed laundry soap.Mix everything until you get a homogeneous mixture.Stop your legs for 20 minutes.Then limpe him and put them socks.The therapy is carried out daily until the condition improves.

Garlic

Methods of use for fungal treatment:

  1. Molle 2 garlic cloves and add the same amount of butter, stir.Insist in the mixture for 24 hours.Before bedtime, apply to the damaged area of the nail and fix with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat daily for 4 weeks.A remarkable improvement occurs after 7 days, but therapy must continue.
  2. Grate 3 garlic cloves in a fine grater.Apply the resulting sink on the nail and leave for 15-20 minutes.The therapy takes place in 20 days.
  3. Mix chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in equal amounts.Use the resulting mixture to compress, applying for 15 minutes.Repeat daily for 14 days.

Iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and allows you to eliminate infection in a short time:

  1. In the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.The therapy must be carried out within 14 days.
  2. In the case of the negligence of the disease, you can use medicinal baths based on iodine.Pour the warm water in the ankle basin and add 7 drops of the component.Grek your legs for 10 minutes, clean and apply an anti -inflaral varnish in a damaged nail.

Do not use people who suffer from thyroid diseases or with hypersensitivity to the component.

Phytotherapy

Many medicinal plants are also effective in fighting fungi.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon.Celery and oregano tincture juice (1 drop), add boiled water (100 ml).Apply the product to the damaged nail three times a day.
  2. Mix the collection of apple flowers, calendula and oak bark in the same amount.Pour 100 g from the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Insist 30 minutes and then add 30 g of sea salt.Upa legs in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.Perform the procedure daily for 10 days.
  3. Separate a leaf of gross or mountain ash with a spoon until the juice appears on the surface.Then wrap it with a thumb with an affected nail.Change the bandage every 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g of lilac colors 150 ml of vodka and insist 15 days in a dark place.Use to clean the damaged nail plate 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh cellular juice three times a day to damaged nail and adjacent skin.The procedure must be carried out for 14 days.

Disease prevention

Observing simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all the tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when visiting a pool, sauna, bathrooms.
  3. Regularly dry the shoes and carry out a processing periodically inside the vinegar or formaline.
  4. Timely treats wounds and cracks on the legs.
  5. Do not allow nail survey.
  6. Shoes should be bought in size.
  7. Use special products (TALC) for excessive legs of the legs.