How to treat nail fungus? This question worries many people suffering from this disease. Rather, it suffers from it. Fungus (onychomycosis) on the toenails is a concern that makes the appearance of the nails very attractive. And it makes no sense to paint on a wounded nail with varnish. It is better to learn than to treat fungus. In addition, there are many drugs that successfully fight the disease. Try to find the most effective remedy for nail fungus.
The fungus can defeat anyone, so you need to know how to fight this disease.
Mushrooms from the beach
Onychomycosis is easy to infect. It is enough to put on the sick person's shoes, walk barefoot on the beach or in the pool. The fungus prefers moist places with fairly high temperatures. These are baths, saunas, sports complexes. But it happens that someone in the family becomes a source of infection. Therefore, it is very important for everyone to have their own shoes and wear special shoes in places where there is a risk of infection.
Nail fungus is usually treated by adults. This disease practically does not occur among children. Conditions for the development of the disease:
- sharp decrease in immunity;
- various diseases (diabetes, obesity, circulatory disorders in the legs, etc. );
- age-related changes in the acid-base balance of the skin and nails.
It is impossible not to see the fungus on the feet, the nail changes a lot. The pink color becomes gray, yellow or green, the plate thickens and collapses, pain and itching appear at the site of the lesion.
However, the non-aesthetic appearance of the foot alone is not an indication for the treatment of mycosis. During the growth and reproduction of the fungus poisons nearby tissues, accumulates toxins and causes metabolic disorders, interferes with the normal functioning of the digestive, nervous and cardiovascular systems. In addition, if you do not follow the rules of personal hygiene, then disputes will "take over" new areas.
The fight against the fungus should begin as early as possible and definitely under the supervision of a specialist. It will help you to understand the variety of means to combat the disease and choose the right treatment.
The sooner you start fighting a fungal infection, the sooner you can get rid of it.
Cream, varnish or pill?
Means for the treatment of fungus are divided into several groups. First, pharmacies offer both expensive and affordable drugs. And cheap tools in this situation does not mean bad.
Second, there are many ways to treat nail fungus. For this use:
- varnishes;
- creams;
- tablets;
- folk remedies.
But be patient. If you decide to use traditional medicine, you will have to wait a long time for the result - a few months or even a year. Are you ready for a quick impact? Use complex therapy - local remedies (varnishes, ointments) plus tablets. The active ingredients can accumulate in the tissues, which reduces the duration of the disease. However, this is a situation where treatment should be under the supervision of a physician. Remedies for nail fungus have many contraindications, their uncontrolled use can negate the effectiveness of treatment and lead to further progression of the disease.
Varnish is a good remedy for nail fungus in the early stages of the disease. Varnishes destroy fungi at the cellular level. They are applied according to the scheme, the treatment is quite long. By the way, the usual application on medical varnish is not forbidden. You can try special serums as well as patches.
It is also recommended to carry out the treatment, actively using the preparations to remove the nail plate. The tools do not get rid of the fungus, just dissolve the affected nail. Before using the means, it is necessary to steam the feet, then wipe the feet dry and apply the drug. Try not to get on the skin near the nail. After the time indicated in the instructions, remove the sealed plaster of the finger and remove the affected tissues. This procedure is performed until the fungus is completely removed.
A fairly effective remedy for mycosis - creams, ointments, sprays. There are many of them, each based on the active ingredient:
- naftifin;
- ketoconazole;
- oxyconazole;
- terbinafine;
- bifonazole.
Tablets are the most effective remedy for nail fungus, but also the most dangerous. Age of children, liver and kidney pathologies, taking hormonal drugs are definitely contraindications to taking such a drug.
The doctor will monitor the effectiveness of fungal treatment of toenails. Over time, damaged tissue must be replaced with healthy tissue. Complete recovery is confirmed in the laboratory. It is necessary to pass the necessary tests and wait for the results. You should also consider the possibility of allergy to the drug. In this case, another antifungal agent should be used.
Unconventional, but not useless
The main thing to remember is that on the beach, in the public pool, in the shower, etc. It is not recommended to walk barefoot in places. These places are a danger to your feet.
All means are good in the fight against mycosis. Some of them are quite unexpected. Here, for example, Creolin is a drug used in veterinary medicine. Feedback on its effectiveness is positive. Has antiseptic, disinfectant and antiparasitic action.
Mouthwashes will also help treat the fungus. Baths with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, Fucortsin, lavender and tea tree essential oils are also used medicinally. There is a need for natural oils, so they can not be cheap.
It is better to use folk remedies in combination with drug therapy. Here are some of the most effective ways.
- In the morning and evening treat the nails with iodine tincture (1 drop is enough). The duration of treatment is 10 days. There may be pain. It should take 2-3 days.
- Chop 2 cloves of garlic and mix with butter (100 g). Treat the feet with an ointment that occurs in a day. Repeat every day for a month. The result can be seen a week after application.
- Dissolve 1 tbsp. l. Sea salt in 1 liter of boiling water. Soak your feet in the solution every day for 2 consecutive weeks
- Moisten cotton wool in an alcohol solution of propolis and apply on the affected nail for 15 minutes. The procedures last 3 weeks.
- Cut the lemon circle into 2 parts, glue it to the affected nail, cover with bandage and polyethylene. It is enough to carry out such a procedure for 8 - 10 days.
- Rub kombucha on a sore nail every day. The course of treatment is 20 days.
- Mix equal amounts of chamomile, violet and yarn. Pour a liter of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Moisten the gauze in the resulting infusion, apply to the nail.
- Chop 100 g of aspen bark, boil in 0. 5 liters of water. Filter your nails in this decoction. Then treat them with a mixture of laundry soap and soda (1 tsp each). Take daily treatment.
- Mix 70% vinegar essence with water in the ratio of 1/1. Add flour. Flatten the dough. The skin should not come into contact with the dough. After a few days, the affected nail will come out and a healthy nail will grow in its place.
There are many folk methods of treatment. Many believe that this therapy is the best remedy for nail fungus.
Do not go barefoot
It is unlikely that you can protect yourself 100% from nail fungus. But it is worth remembering about preventive measures, especially since they are not so complicated and drugs are mostly expensive.
Do not try to wear new shoes with bare feet, make sure you are wearing socks. Wash your feet with soap before going to bed. Use special shoes in showers, saunas, swimming pools and on the beach. If you suffer from sweating, use special drugs. Change socks, stockings, tights every day.
It is difficult to defeat the fungus, but it is quite possible.
Just like not getting infected at all.