Many people ignore the change of nails on their feet, underestimating possible danger.Onicycosis (the scientific name for nail fungus) is not a cosmetic defect, but a medical problem.The constant exposure to the toxins produced by the fungus leads to chronic body poisoning.As a result: increased fatigue, weakness, immunity work disorders.Not to mention that nails affected by the fungus do not seem aesthetically pleasant and are disgusted by others.
What is dangerous onicycosis?
Itching, ardor feeling and discomfort with fungal skin lesions are triggered by the contact of the epidermis with mycotoxins.These substances outside the human body have poisonous properties, cause inflammation and interrupt metabolism in skin cells.
With damage to nail plates, such symptoms are less expressed.Unpleasant itching sensations arise only in advanced cases, when the fungus "reaches" the tissues under the nail plate.The fungus lives in the nail and multiplies, secreting poison in the surrounding tissues.The body suffers from poisoning, only toxins enter it in smaller amounts than with dermatomicisis.
The launched onychomycosis is accompanied by cracks and skin damage around the nail;This is the entrance door for other infections.It is possible to occur wounds and suppuration, infection is possible with a pseudocán and golden staphylococci.Prolonged coexistence with a fungus ends with onicolysis: complete destruction of the nails.The new plates do not grow, leaving the surface of the fingers unprotected.The tissues under the nails do not adapt to friction, pressure, contacts with the environment.A person without nails on his feet is painful.Wear shoes becomes torture.Uncertainty and complexes appear.
Onicycosis is more difficult to cure than fungal skin diseases.The nail plate is denser, and its base is inside the dermis.The fungus can spread its disputes there, which is difficult to eliminate, even with the help of powerful drugs
How to notice problems with the nails in time?
Mycobacteria are found alone in the upper layer of the plate.In it you can notice points and points of light, a slight heterogeneity of the structure, the lack of a natural glow.
Nail fungus development process
In the second stage, the infection penetrates the nail.This is manifested by a change in its color, shape, structure.The nail plate delays, thick, loses elasticity and becomes fragile.When cutting off the nails it breaks and crumbles.
The third career is characterized by a complete change in the structure and appearance of the nail.It becomes whitish, yellow or greenish, loses transparency.The dish is thick many times, the cut becomes difficult.The shape of the nail bed changes: shelves and tubers appear in it.In the last stage, other signs of fungal infection arise: itching in the skin, pain and ardor, cracks and burrs in cuticles.Often, the fungus "extends" on the skin and nearby nails.In this case, dryness, itching and hyperkeratosis appear in the sole and between the fingers.In the absence of proper treatment, the nail matrix is damaged, dies and disappears.
Onicycosis is easier to treat in the early stages of development.To notice changes in the nail plate in time, it is better to use colorless varnish for pedicure.Weekly, the "review" of the nails on the legs must be carried out, examining them thoroughly, cut, apply a new layer of varnish.
Treatment
It is necessary to start the treatment of nail fungus as soon as possible.Ideally, from the moment of the appearance of points.The distribution of the fungi dispute along the nail plate affects its growth rate.Affected nails grow slowly, which also complicates the treatment process.The nail can be considered cured 1-2 months after the complete replacement of the plate with a healthy.The longer the growth process is, the more significant the cost of therapy.
For drug selection, consult a doctor.The dermatologist is dedicated to the treatment of fungal infections.The specialist will determine the degree of negligence of onylomycosis and will prescribe special tests.The laboratory examination of the affected nail will identify the type of fungus and its sensitivity to fungicide agents.Treatment with specific medications guarantees the complete destruction of infection and relapse prevention.If you choose the incorrect medication, its use will not give an effect.Under the guidance of a dermatologist, the treatment will be faster and more effective
The pharmacological treatment process must be controlled.In the drug use process, the fungus can adapt to them: acquire resistance (stability).Weak medicine "will" sacrifice "infection.Visual recovery does not exclude the possibility that infection disputes remain on the plate.As soon as a person stops treatment, the fungus is activated again.
Onicycosis therapy implies the use of local products.These are solutions, ointments, gels, pasta, varnishes.They act on the surface of the skin and nail plate, killing the fungus.In advanced cases, the use of fungicides systemic action systems will be required: capsules or tablets.Sometimes in complex therapy they include vitamins and immunity stimulants.
Traditional drugs or medicine: What to choose from?
Traditional medicine practices recommend dozens of different recipes against onychomycosis.They often use food products, herbs, as well as pharmacy products of the antiseptic group.Such "medications" have no fungicidal effect.They can't kill the fungus.Within the possibilities of popular compositions, to stop their reproduction.This will grow a healthy nail plate.However, fungi disputes will remain within it, which are activated after the end of the treatment.
The use of popular onylomycosis recipes is advisable exclusively in the first stage of its development.With a careless way, the treatment will be very long and will not give stable results.
For the treatment of nail fungus, you must choose a special medicine.However, the modern pharmaceutical industry offers universal means: fungistatic and fungicide substances of a wide spectrum.Some of them can kill more than 10 fungal strains at the same time.To prevent chronization of onychomycosis, it is better to replace medicine 2-3 times during therapy.In advanced cases, local funds are not enough.The cure guarantee will only give an integral approach: take tablets and the use of external drugs.
If you violate the treatment plan, use popular medicines or medications periodically, do not bring therapy at the end;The nail fungus will remain where it was.In addition, the infection will become stronger and will be worse to succumb to the influence of fungicide substances.
How to prepare a nail?
The treatment of onicycosis in the thumb of the leg is quite problematic.Here is the largest nail plate, dense and thick.In a large homogeneous area, the fungus spreads and spreads faster.The affected nail sometimes reaches 5 mm in the thickness, which hinders the penetration of medicinal substances.
Treatment preparation
Before using drugs or media of traditional medicine, a pain plaque must be prepared in a special way:
- Wash the legs and nails well with domestic or antibacterial soap;
- Place the feet in a basin with hot solution (tolerant temperature) of soft drinks (1 tablespoon of soda and 2 salt) for 10-15 minutes are added by 1 liter of water;
- Get your feet with a personal towel;
- to the maximum it cuts the free edges;
- Cut the affected nail plate until sensitivity appears;
- He seclates the legs in the air and begins to treat the medication.
Such manipulations must be repeated weekly, until the entire affected part of the clove is eliminated.
Before the start of the treatment, several pairs of new socks must be prepared, a separate leg towel must be prepared.During use, they must be washed as frequently as possible, be sure to iron with an iron.A formaldehyde bubble is useful, as well as a large cotton packaging.Before starting therapy, 2 komka of cotton must be moistened in the solution, place them in shoes.The boots must be wrapped in a bag and put on the balcony to spend the night.In the morning, the cotton is removed and the shoes are ventilated for 2-3 hours.Such processing is carried out weekly.After a complete cure of the fungus, ordinary and room shoes must be replaced by a new one.
Choose a medicine
As for the pharmacy for an antimicotic agent, it is necessary to ask the medications specifically from the nail fungus.Standard ointments and creams will not be able to penetrate the deep layers of the nail.For the treatment of onychomycosis, medications in the form of solutions and special varnishes are adequate.
The solutions apply to the nail twice a day, in the morning and at night, after the hygienic processing of the legs.The product is dripped in the lunula (light area at the base), as well as on the free edge of the plate.In the first month of treatment, it is better to process the skin throughout the finger, as well as neighboring nails.Rinse or wash the solutions is not necessary.
Medical varnishes apply 1-2 times a week.After drying, the product forms a dense layer on the surface of the nail, which acts 24 hours against the fungus.
Treatment according to popular methods is something heavy.Some products must be prepared, applied for a certain time, covered with cellophane, rinse.All these procedures must be carried out every day, 2-3 times a day.The simplest and most affordable popular methods are shown below to treat a nail fungus.
- Tea tree oil.It has antibacterial and antifungal activity.It can only be used with good tolerance.The ether is used in its pure form.Apply 3 times a day to the prepared nail.They drip on the base and under the plate.The treatment continues until the nail is growing completely.
- Iodine.A iodine pharmacy alcohol solution is applied to the nail twice a day, completely processing its surface with a cotton swab.Of the disadvantages: stain the plates and the skin around it.
- Vinegar.A piece of cotton is impregnated with apple or wine vinegar.It is placed in the nail, covered with polyethylene, fixed with a bandage or patch.Leave the exhibition for 3-4 hours, after which they remove the bandage and wash the remaining vinegar.In treatment, it is necessary to make sure there are no skin burns.With good tolerance, the bandage is applied throughout the night.
Other known products are grated garlic, the mixture of onion money, propolos and alcohol goal, a mixture of aloe and mustard juice.All these drugs can be used for mild fungus forms.Dermatologists recommend the use of popular remedies exclusively in addition to pharmacological treatment.
How long to wait for the result?
The duration of treatment is purely individual.The terms depend on the degree of damage to the fungus, their area, the presence of complications in the form of dermatomycosis or immunodeficiency.It can get rid of the fungus light on the thumb of the leg in 3-4 months.The deepest lesions will have to be treated for about six months.In advanced cases, therapy lasts up to one year.Even after a complete cure of onychomycosis, the risk of relapse of the infection remains.To exclude it, it is necessary to use prophylactic agents, take care of regularly and qualitatively by the feet.
With excessive sweating, talcum, special deodorants should be used.The shoes should be treated with antifungal solutions, with periodically changed templates, dry outdoors.The same principles should be guided by the prevention of onychomycosis.The key point is the use of shoes, socks and individual towels in public places (bathroom, sauna, pool, massage office).
To cure a fungal disease with popular remedies, it is important to know what the nail fungus fears.The success of intensive therapy, a clinical result, depends on this.The main thing is to stop the pathological process of propagation of infection, stop an attack.To productively defeat the fungus of the nails with popular remedies, you must contact a dermatologist and undergo diagnoses, finish intensive therapy