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Onychomycosis or nail fungus at an advanced stage.Signs, types, treatment methods

According to medical statistics, onychomycosis or mushroom damage is a very common nail disease, often becomes a developed form.

Nail fungi - what is it?

Onychomycosis is the mushroom damage of the nail plate caused by most types of microorganisms Dermatopy Mushrooms.Such pathogens can live and reproduce them in a favorable environment for them. The illness is contagiousFor this reason, both dermatologists and infectious disease experts are resolved for treatment.

Often the infection occurs in public baths, saunas and pools.The development of mungal lesions can also cause the nail plate, the state of the secondary immune deficiency and damage to the disorders in antibiotics.

   The following symptoms occur in the first stages of the development of the disease:

  • But noticeable spots and stripes on the nail plate (rate damage);
  • Peeling sediments in skin and fingers and interdigital zones;
  • The gloss of the nail is lost;
  • The color of the nail plate changes;
  • The surface of the nail is deformed.

Usually people do not care about these signs. In the absence of treatment, the development of fungal lesion is formed to developed, when microorganisms are entered into the nail plate, and already lead their vital activities.At this stage It is difficult to get rid of the diseaseTurns into a "shelter" of mushrooms from the influence of nail, local drugs.

Reasons for the advanced phase of the onyjomycosis

The main reasons for the transition to the indifferent form of nail fungi are:

  • Non-efficient medications - often the use of various antifungal varnishes and weak-thermal creams in the treatment of mushroom nail damage;
  • Timely start treatment;
  • Self-contained.

Mushroom damage to nail plates is not as safe as it seems sometimes. Active development of microorganisms can cause internal organs to enter the blood circulation and textureWhat affects the work of immunity.There is an increase in risk of infection with viral and infectious diseases.

Also Relief of the disease is possible.This occurs when the patient is not fully treated, and by ignoring patients of the doctor's recommendations, the development of microorganisms for medicines and prevention measures.

What is the danger of a neglected form of nail mushrooms?

The development of nail mushrooms to a neglected form leads to these results:

  • reduction of immunity;
  • Increasing the risk of viral and infectious diseases;
  • Mushrooms penetration of blood and internal organs;
  • Dermatitis types, eczema;
  • escalation of chronic diseases;
  • the risk of the mushroom to the skin;
  • The development of allergic reactions to toxins is the formation of asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis.

From side Neurological disorders There is a breach of emotional background: The emergence of depression, neurosis, often irritation.

While revealing nail fungus It is important to carry out proper treatment Since this pathological, daily hygiene compliance, as well as for all family members, because the disease is very contagious.

Hygienic procedures for Mungal lesions cover use Soda, vinegar, sea salt, potassium permanganate, nail baths by adding vegetable traffic jams.Often change socks, after washing, it is also important to delete your feet and area in your fingers.

Types of fungi

Are the most common pathogens of onycoycosis Dermatophitic fungi - About 86% of all cases.May cause disease Maya and Mold Mushrooms.The source of the nail plate can be observed that the source is immediately a type of pathogon of 2 or 3 types.

The most common onhomitosis stems from such microorganisms:

  • Dermatophytes;
  • Molds;
  • Maya mushrooms.

Don't go to the nail most occur on their own side, damaged combination of skin and nail plate.These microorganisms cannot oppose the body With reduced immunity. Dermatophites lead to change with the formation of gaps and canals in the nail structure.

Can cause nail damage and moldsBut rarely.In this case, when the disease is diagnosed May have difficulty in determining the pathogen, because characteristic symptoms are not in general.In this situation can only help Bacteriological analysis. Treatment of onyComycosisIt differs from the treatment of nail damage of other microorganisms caused by mushrooms.

Between Maya, onyomycosis leads to most fungi Lifeless.Within the basket, each person is found in the skin and mucous membranes. Provocative factor Maya mushrooms for the development of damage to the nail Weakening of immunity.Destruction of a nail as a result of the activities of such microorganisms comes from base, cuticle.

Mushroom signs in a leading form

The following features are characterized by the advanced form of the disease:

  1. Deforming nail plates with thickening or thinning.The growth of the strategy of the strategy prevents the impact of a mushroom of drugs.
  2. Relaxation, destruction of nail plates.
  3. To change the color of nail plates that may be different: from gray-yellow brown and black.This is due to stratification of the nail, mushrooms, dirt, dead skin scales enters him.
  4. In the area between the fingers, it is red with the fact that leather stripping symptoms, itching and pain.
  5. Are affected by more than two nails.
  6. Release of the nail from the nail bed or complete destruction.

Complications

Switch nail fungi to a neglected form Dangerous The active development of these microorganisms is due to this a large number of toxic products they produce.

As a result, serious Somatic diseases can develop:

  • toxicoderma;
  • toxic hepatopathy;
  • Layella syndrome.

Also It is dangerous for diseasesIf the correct treatment or incorrect therapy with the progression is, it may cause Complete destruction of the nail plate.

Skinnedy Also with a mushroom infection often complexity: Red Rashes appear in the body, after a while, the rash burns and feels in areas hiding the transparent liquid form in place.

Most Unwanted complexity The spread of mungal infection In the internal organsTreatment with this development of the disease will be fierce and long.

Risk groups

Groups of the following people are the most inclined to the development of mushroom nails:

  1. Old people and advanced age.

Factors who provoke fungi of such individuals:

  • changes in age-related dear;
  • increased sweat;
  • the presence of elescription diseases;
  • Medicines that weaken the body (antibiotics, corticosteroids);
  • hormonal violations;
  • gastrointestinal disorders.
  1. Men's faces, Especially military, athletes (Long-term special shoes, locker rooms, a common spirit).
  2. People who are Family member suffers from the cork defeat feet.
  3. City Residents (By Reason to visit public places, pools, bathrooms, saunas, sports hams, manicures and disinfecting as pedicure salons).

Types of medications

The treatment of mushrooms in a leading form should be comprehensive.After investigating the necessary tests, the doctor determines the following types of medications:

  • System Activity Medications - Mushroom tablets were pulled inside;
  • Local preparations - Ointment, varnishes and creams applied to affected areas;
  • a tool for the overall strengthening of the body and vitamins;
  • If there is a need - To remove the nail plate (especially in severe cases).

Description and methods of drug use

Serious approach - The key to successfully treating the fungus in a leading form.Patients who regularly use procedural drugs without using a doctor are the best results. Increased with medical recommendations You can get fungus Resistance to drugs And you should choose new drugs that will cause it Additional challenges.

General rules for the use of drugs:

  • varnishes, gels and ointments apply only to cleansed and dried surface of the nail plate;
  • All drugs for external application Regularly used: One or twice a day (can be read accurately in the instructions for drugs);
  • Before applying Lacquer or ointment in the nail, It is necessary to save as much as possible from damaged texture and nearby places of the nail plate;
  • Lacquer use - 2 times in 7 days;
  • Do not use pregnant women and children Local drugs forbidden by the instructions are prohibited for painful drugs for such patients;
  • apply Nail local drugs should be regular during the year or longer;
  • Accept tablets as appointed by a doctorOpen
  • The frequency of application tablets - one or more times a day 7 days, Then follow to be cut for a period of about 3 weeks (depending on the drug);
  • During treatment You can't drink alcoholOpen
  • Sometimes parallel use is required medicineReduce harmful Impact on the liver.

Types of removal of nail plate

To remove the affected nail plate If the drug treatment does not result, it is carried out.This procedure is needed to have an opportunity to bring up a new healthy nail.

The removal of the affected nail plate is the standard method Surgical intervention Using anesthesia to prevent pain.In the process, but also all the nails can be removed only to follow the fungi.

If you want Remove nail without unnecessary concern You can choose hardware pedicure.This method is carried out in sterile conditions of the medical institution.Is in The layout of the affected nail With the help of various nozzi and cutters of the device.The procedure is fulfilled completely painless By the initial softening of the nail plate, which is a special solution.Once the affected areas are removed, the ointment and bandage are applied in an area corrected with a patch.

Can be removed on the nail plate chemical method - The affected place is superior Keratolic patch And not extracted within 2-3 days.During this period, the layer of the nail plate is resolved.

Possible with a small area of mungal damage Home Removal Method.Will first be required scratch If necessary, use special varnishes to soften the surface.Then Using accessories for pedicure The affected part of the nail is removed. Method is not suitable for complete removal nail plate.

Removing the nail with a laser

Laser removal - Most used method in treatment fungus nails.For The advantages of the procedure are its painlessness And the ability to overcome the attention of infection in any depth.

Advantages of this method are also:

  • The safety and accuracy of the method - Laser only eliminates only affected areas without falling into neighboring pieces and Disinfects the wound in the territory of nail bed to eliminate the risk of infection;
  • Painless, Because the method refer to minimally invasive;
  • Short duration of the procedure - Removing a nail only last a few minutes;
  • High productivityOpen
  • This is the relatively inexpensive cost of the procedure accessory.

Counter-contrastingations The creature to make the laser removal of the nail Diabetes compiled diabetes, malignant tumors, inflammatory processes and viral infections In the body.Procedure and you cannot do with Pregnancy.

The laser should be kept in steamer one day before removal.Soda and household soap should be after bath Cut the file and the surface of the nail as much as possible.

Laser removal of the nail is in a place affected by mushrooms, heating heat.About 10 procedures will be required for the full treatment of a neglected form.

Disadvantages of removal of the nail

When you are often removed from the nail plate, undesirable results arise:

  • The growth of a new nail In the nail bed - a kind "side effect";
  • possible Wound infection after surgery (To prevent this, you must change the bandage in time and use different ointments with antimicrobial effects);
  • possible Deformation of the new nail plate.

In the case of a nail and infection of the wound, you need to seek medical help.

Nail fungus during pregnancy

Basic factors that provoke onychomycosis during pregnancy:

  • Lack of trace elements - potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and others;
  • weakening of the body's immune force;
  • increased sweating;
  • Blood circulation in feet has been broken;
  • Diabetes.

The danger for the fetus is in the possible manifestation of the disease during childbirth, and as well as the transition to a chronic form.

Features of the treatment of mushroom during pregnancy

The difficulty of treatment Onychomycosis during pregnancy Most modern drugs are banned. This event is necessary not to damage the fetus because such drugs are toxic.It's good to get rid of mushrooms after childbirth.

When mungal lesions are in danger, occasionally gets a special symptomatic treatment for the fetus.Most consists of mostly public methods that can be easily implemented at home.

Self-care during pregnancy is not allowed - An experienced doctor should compile a therapy scheme.

A common treatment for the treatment of fungi during pregnancy:

  • Prior to the softening of affected areas, the compress remains in the morning, applying the oil gel;
  • In the morning, they make a warm bath by adding a clamor to the soap and soda;
  • Jump from the affected part of the nail and the keratinized skin;
  • Apply local drugs designated by the doctor.

During the pregnancy, the treatment of nail fungi should not exceed 30 days.

Hydrogen peroxide against mushrooms

Hydrogen peroxide for onyjomycosis is used in complex therapy to disinfect the affected area and destroy germs, The item is not capable of killing mushrooms.This liquid is good to add a damaged area.

The advantage of peroxide is that it can be used by pregnant women.

This tool is used as follows:

  • To add copper sulfate to evaporate the areas of bathed and nail plates with hot water;
  • Drain the skin;
  • Peroxide is very moistened with a cotton pad and applied to the injured nail and then corrected with a bandage;
  • After 40 minutes, a compressed, softened kerated sheet breaks bright nails and applied local antifungal medication designated by a doctor.

Such procedures are done twice a day: morning and before going to bed.

Hydrogen peroxide can be used in another way.You will need 2 liters of water and 100 ml hydrogen peroxide.The liquids are mixed and the feet are immersed in the solution of half an hour.Then the legs are erased dry, the affected areas are cut, a therapeutic ointment is applied.

Nail fungus in children

In children, onychomycosis often occurs due to weakening of immunity. Another provocative factor is the skin's sufficient thickness, so the risk of infection with a mushroom in childhood is very growing.

In the treatment of nail fungus Children use local drugs: Ointment, creams.It is used 1 or 2 times a day, the amount of use depends on the degree of damage.The properties of these drugs are not to penetrate blood and They do not hurt the child's body.

As system medications, the doctor can set medicines in capsules, tablets, syrup.The purpose of intramuscular or intravenous injections is also possible.Treatment can be both outpatient and inpatient.

System Preparations The child has a negative impact on the kidneys and liverTherefore, local medications are quite rarely determined if ineffective.

Home treatment

In the treatment of a leading form, there may be fungus The following public recipes are effective.Some of them:

  • House ointment: You will need a bark, 100 g of acetic acid (70%) with 200g butter, raw chicken eggs.The first two items are mixed, the third is poured without mixing, covered with the lid, for 7 days to the refrigerator.The product is thoroughly mixed after the egg shell is resolved. Let cool.
  • Calamus's roots (15 g) 250 ml of boiling water is poured, the infusion is aged under a tight lid in half an hour. Medical Medicine 4 times a day 60 ml. You can use baths with Calamus.250 ml In boiling water, fall asleep from 30 g raw materials, be brewed for half an hour.Liquid 15 minutes, keep nail plates affected by mushrooms. 7 They will collapse after the procedure. With parallel treatment, ointments against fungi for 1.5 months are possible to get rid of the disease.
  • Take 3 smoking ashes, mix it from 0.5 TSP.Fluorine toothpaste. Squeeze With this tool for the night, wash the next morning.
  • Propolis tincture: Pour the golden mustache (50 pieces) joints 500 ml of vodka, and I insist on 14 days.Pick up 3 parts from 3 parts and 3 parts of the Golden Mustache for treatment, mixed and contact nails affected twice a day.
  • 15 Q Celdandine, 30 g of lilac flowers, 45g chopped oak peel.The dry mixture is poured with 500 ml of water, boiled for an hour. It applies to nail plates compressed by infusion, Fixed with bandages.The treatment continues until a complete recovery.

All folk treatment methods should be used only after the approval after consulting a specialist.

Prevention measures

The following recommendations must be followed to prevent a reciprocation with a fungus:

  • Look carefully at the rules of personal hygiene;
  • Execute the daily disinfection of shoes with the help of special UV drying machines - to destroy the mushrooms;
  • To use antifungal ointment and cream after (baths, saunas or pools), visit and water procedures in public places;
  • Don't wear someone else's shoes and socks.

The comprehensive approach to the treatment will also be compliant with the above rules, and will help prevent rapid treatment and prevention of nail fungi.