Toenail fungus - how to treat

Fungal diseases of the skin and nails are the nature of contagious infections, as a result of which the infection of healthy people occurs through the route of household contact with the patient. Nail and skin fungus is a fairly common disease, although many are unaware of the infection.

After all, the disease manifests itself mainly not at the stage of development, but at the stage of exacerbation, when the patient has symptoms of the disease. The disease is quite serious, therefore, it requires immediate treatment, otherwise no general infection of the skin may occur. What is nail fungus, what are the symptoms of its manifestations, as well as the characteristics of treatment at home, we learn from the material.

Is the fungus dangerous

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

The main danger of fungal diseases lies in the fact that parasites cause the development of complications of serious disease types 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 plate (often the big toe). As a result, inflammatory processes on the skin, suppuration, delamination of nail plates and discoloration of the skin are observed.

In addition to the fact that fungi are the cause of complications, it also contributes to decreased immunity. Against this background, the penetration of fungal infections into 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.

Fungi also affect a person’s well -being. Improper treatment leads to the fact that the disease spreads throughout the body, while reaching vital organs. Physical discomfort in the patient causes a whiny attitude towards oneself, so one does not take care of oneself, and sometimes finds a way out in alcohol.

Fungus is a disease in which there is a slow pus of the skin, starting mainly from the feet. If you do not carry out the fight against a dangerous disease, then he will gradually kill his "victims". To combat 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 ways to treat nail fungus.

Symptoms and signs of appearance

To start treating toenail fungus, you need to make sure that the infection is present on the body. The fungus is dangerous because it is invisible to the human eye, but it can be overcome with the help of special preparations.

It is relatively easy to get infected with fungi. It is enough to visit a sauna, bathhouse, gym, swimming pool or other institutions like this once, where the probability of infection is 95%. If you do not follow the rules of hygiene and use third-party things, shoes or towels, then you can be sure that the first signs of the disease will appear soon. On the feet, symptoms of the disease do not appear immediately after infection, as, for example, with the flu.

The fungus after contact with a person’s skin starts active reproduction and spreads. As a rule, the duration of action of such parasites lasts from several weeks to a month. If the patient’s immune system is weak, then the fungus affects the skin and nails quickly and the first symptoms appear within a week. If the body is able to fight the infection, then the first symptoms of the disease may appear even after a month.

The first stage of the disease passes without the slightest signs, with the exception of increased foot sweat and the appearance of an unpleasant odor. After that, the fungus on the nails appears as the first sign of discoloration of the nail plate. At the same time, the feet quickly dry and begin to flake off. Initially, microcracks appear on the heel, and then the formation of large scars. The person began to complain of symptoms of persistent itching and redness on the feet and fingers. Often, the disease manifests itself by peeling of the skin between the toes.

Symptoms in the form of persistent diaper rash on the legs lead to the formation of blisters and itchy corns. At first, the color of the nail changes, and then its shape. Most of the first toes are affected, located on the edges, i. e. the thumb or little finger. Fungal spores penetrate deep into the nail plate and infect it. The nails start to turn white, then turn yellow and flake off. Nails begin to crack, becoming brittle and fragile. Under the nail plate, voids form where dirt enters, and infection on the fingers occurs.

If you notice the first symptoms of the disease, you should immediately see a doctor to begin proper treatment. In the early stages, mycosis can be treated with the help of special ointments, creams or traditional medicine, but if the disease has passed to the acute stage, then surgical intervention is inevitable, where the doctor decides to remove the nail plate.

Mycosis can be complicated by eczema or psoriasis, so you should not experience such consequences, but immediately take appropriate measures. With the development of complications of mycosis, not only a general deterioration in well -being is observed, but also problems with the feet. It is difficult for the patient to move, and with prolonged walking, one feels severe pain in the leg. How to treat toenail fungus, as well as what drugs exist to combat this disease, we will learn more.

How to treat

Fungal mycosis is often treated at home. On toenails, advanced forms of mycosis are subject to treatment with the help of surgical intervention, when the procedure to cut the nail plate is performed under local anesthesia. This method of treatment is rare, but some people are in no hurry to treat mycosis.

There are many types of medications intended for local and general treatment. Recently, methods such as pulse therapy, which involves the implementation of therapeutic methods in a short time, have become popular. For treatment, a type of antimycotic drug is used, which is prescribed in specific doses depending on the stage of mycosis.

How to cure toenail fungus if the disease is at an early stage? For a start, 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, prescribe the appropriate method of therapy.

Treatment of fungus between the toes includes the use of special suspensions. The suspension is processed not only the affected skin area between the fingers, but also all the crevices. To speed up the effect, the toes are wrapped in a plastic bag.

How to treat nails for mycosis? For this, mainly varnishes, creams and special ointments are used. These funds are not applied on the nail plate, but on the skin underneath. To do this, it is necessary to remove the affected area on the nail plate, which allows you to process the fingers in it. Often, the treatment of toenail fungus at home is carried out with the help of complex therapies in the form of the use of both local and general remedies. This allows you to overcome the disease in the shortest possible time and with greater efficiency.

Important to know! If the nails have affected the area not exceeding 50%, then you can overcome the disease with the help of special ointments.

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

Medication treatment is paramount, so if a doctor prescribes this or that medication, his or her recommendations should not be ignored. Treatment with folk remedies is an additional way to fight the fungus, which is also very effective.

Home treatment

Nail fungus treatment at home is carried out using medications. Let's consider some of them.

1. The drug is based on the antifungal substance ciclopiroxolamine, presented in the form of nail polish, which should be applied directly to the affected area on a daily basis. The damaged area should be removed with a knife or nail file. The duration of application of varnish for the treatment of fungus depends on the stage of the disease.
2. Medical original lacquer, applied according to a specific scheme: once every two days for a month. The following month, the treatment included the application of varnish for every third day. The treatment lasts until the nail plate is fully restored.
3. The drug is presented in the form of serum based on rye enzyme filtration, aimed at combating pathogenic parasites. In addition to being effective against parasites, the serum prevents further development in this area. The serum is intended for 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 procedure.
4. Treatment products with urea, ginkgo biloba extract and beeswax are intended to get rid of tumors and affected nails. The solution covers the whole complex of various additives, as a result of which not only the removal of the nail plate is ensured, but also new growth. The agent is applied by applying a thick layer on a previously prepared plate. Avoid contact with the product on the skin, which may cause minor burns.
5. Drugs from the allylamine group, known to many people. Ointments are used to treat fungus at various stages of its exasperation. Ointment is applied 2 times a day, after cleaning the nail plate.
6. Allylamine ointment is used by 2 single applications. It disinfects the skin and nail areas, resulting in recovery. The duration of treatment does not exceed 2 weeks.
7. Preparation of sprays with various applications, intended for the treatment of mycosis and onychomycosis.
8. Ointments from the group of azoles with fungicidal properties that reduce the symptoms of mycosis. The ointment should be applied twice a day, and the course of treatment lasts up to 4 weeks.
9. Effective drugs belong to the class of allylamines, which help to overcome not only the symptoms of mycosis, but also pathogens. The cream has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. The duration of treatment can be up to 6 months.

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

• Synthetic antifungal drugs of the triazole group can cure the symptoms of even the old type of fungus. The drug is used once a week, and the duration of the course does not exceed 30 weeks.
• triazole derivatives. Great for managing the symptoms of further illness. The duration of the course of treatment is at least 3 months, for which there is a special scheme for taking capsules, which is indicated in the instructions.

The fastest way

Treatment of nail fungus at home in the fastest way involves the use of medicines from traditional medicine. Folk methods, although they belong to the secondary type of treatment of fungal infections and onychomycosis, but if you want to overcome the disease not only with certainty, but also quickly, then you can not do without folk remedies. Homemade products and ingredients such as garlic, iodine, vinegar, peroxide and lemon are excellent remedies to combat this disease.

The traditional method of treatment of nail fungus on the big toe involves the use of these components:

1. Garlic.For the treatment of mycosis, garlic should be crushed and combined in equal proportions with alcohol. Before use, the mixture should be diluted with distilled water, and then applied to the surface of the plate.
2. Iodine.This folk healer has better healing properties than any ointment or cream. For proper use, iodine should be applied one drop 2 times a day on the nail plate. The use of 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 a bath with vinegar. A 15 -minute shower session is enough for the symptoms of mycosis to start disappearing within a week.
4. Hydrogen peroxide. In the early stages of the disease, you can use peroxide, for which a bath is taken. In a solution consisting of water and peroxide, you need to dip 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 the treatment of fungus. It is required to cut a slice of lemon and stick it on the affected nail. Then wrap with bandage and cellophane. Store for 8-10 hours. The course of treatment lasts up to 12 days. The efficiency has been proven with many reviews.

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

There are many effective ways to treat fungus, but the most definite is to prevent the progression of the disease. But even if this happens, then measures should be taken immediately, without waiting for the development of complications.

Reviews

So, we have analyzed the main symptoms and treatment of nail mycosis disease. Now let’s take a look at our readers ’feedback.

• "I discovered nail mycosis not long ago, but at first I didn't understand at all that this was a disease. I visited a doctor who prescribed taking pills and creams to rub on the nails. I started doing all this until my mother -in -law found out about the problem. New prescriptionwas prescribed immediately, including a variety of homemade products: honey, alcohol, herbal infusions, lemon, vinegar, etc. In general, he prepares a variety of home remedies, and I only use them on the affected area. A month later, the symptomsthe disease was completely gone, and the nail had recovered.
• "I tried a lot of different medications, but as a result I found safety in regular iodine. I smeared my nails with iodine every day and after 2 months the symptoms of the disease started to fade, like a pencil from a white sheet. Sometimes there is no need to buy expensive products when youcan be cured with ordinary iodine.
• "Wearing closed shoes in winter and summer contributes to the fact that I catch fungus. At first, the disease appeared between the fingers, but I did not pay due attention, but when the nails began to peel off, I took action. The doctor gave me some kind of ointment, but I chose a cream for myself, which cured me after 2 months.