Nail fungus – an infection caused by pathogenic fungal organisms. Common, according to statistics, every 3. a resident of the country suffering from this problem with his foot. It is easy to get infected, but the timely prevention and hygiene can not worry about it.
Treatment is a long process, which includes the use of not only medical, but also preventive measures. Therefore, treatment of shoes when nail fungus on the feet is the most important part, without it treatment will not bring positive result. Disinfection prevents the re-emergence of the disease. Handling footwear substances that effectively fight nail fungus on the feet.
Disinfection with acetic acid, formaldehyde, chlorhexidine
Acetic acid, chlorhexidine and formalin belong to chemical substances, so treatment is only possible with gloves, so as not to cause irritation of the skin. Before the procedure, shoes are washed and dried.
The cleaning process is simple.
- moisten a swab of cotton wool made of substance;
- wipe the lateral surface of the sock;
- insole fully deal with them;
- the shoes folded in the package made of polyethylene, close, put in a warm place for the day;
- when the time to get air for 2-3 days.
After the use of formalin, the shoes are treated with ammonia
It inhibits its activity, prevents the appearance of allergic reactions.
Spray disinfectant
Fungus toenails completely destroyed the handling of shoes such means as a spray. Antifungal medicines prevent the re-emergence of pathogenic bacteria in their systematic use.
The technology of drawing is simple. To fully deal with shoes and insoles. Place in a plastic bag overnight, in the morning rise into the air.
Pharmacy antiseptic
Shoes, when you treat nail fungus on the feet is performed antiseptic, which is sold in a pharmacy. This is a special and non-nuclear compounds, produced in liquid in the form of ointments or tablets.
Chlorhexidine or Miramistin?
When you disinfect your shoes when nail fungus is applied Miramistin and chlorhexidine. To understand the effectiveness of each tool, you need to determine their interests.
Chlorhexidine
The medicine destroys fungal microflora. It is colorless and odorless, does not leave after use on the surface. Can buy in any drugstore for low cost. Handle requires a small amount, which is impregnated with a cotton swab.
Effectively cope with pathogenic fungi only 1% of the solution
Funds for small concentrations, does not survive the fungus, while using the completely useless.
Miramistin
Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal agent, kills bacteria at the cellular level. A large complex of treatment, used for leather and shoes. Does not cause irritation or allergic reactions.
The disadvantage is the high price and high consumption. Disinfection it is wiser to buy a big bottle, with a volume of 500 ml.
Treatment is the same for each drug. After the application package shoes package made of polyethylene at night, when the time to carefully ventilated. Experts say that Miramistin is the most expensive analog Chlorhexidine, although the composition of different products.
Special fungicides
Special remedies against fungal infections allow to completely get rid of the fungal pathogens, prevents their reappearance. Pharmacies offer a wide range of such drugs.
Treatment of specific products against mold shoes for a few days is completely relieve his presence of fungal spores.
Uv equipment
Shoes, when treating nail fungus the foot is held UV equipment. The hardware is based on the emission spectrum of uv rays, effectively fight pathogens disease. The temperature at which the work of modern equipment set at 70 degrees. Completely harmless to humans, Pets and the environment. Many devices have the function of drying, allowing the well to dry shoes, because high humidity is an ideal environment for the development of the fungus.
When using the device, it is not necessary to think about the benefits of rays of the skin, the main effect is tissue and the inner surface of the Shoes.
Moist disinfectant wipes
Another option is to shoe care sponge use wet wipes for the disinfection. They are impregnated with a special anti-fungal solution that does not contain active chemicals that cause irritation or allergy on the skin. Easy to use, compact. Used for surface treatment of footwear, legs, and other surfaces. Often used for Slippers in the Solarium or in the sauna.
Wet wipes – effective against fighting fungal microflora, concentration not inferior to other drugs. Can be used for children.
Home and folk remedies
Is powerful enough to handle shoe sponge folk recipes based on vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and other vehicles available in every home.
On the basis of vinegar
Is considered an excellent remedy for fungus nails, as they die in the acidic environment. Should be applied to the 40% nuclear, and vinegar. Before use use protection gloves and glasses, then RUB the inner surface of the Shoes. Put the package made of polyethylene for a few hours. To get ventilated.
The disadvantage of this method is the sharp smell and the destructive impact on rubber, and artificial skin. So you should test the reaction of material on a small inconspicuous area. In disinfection by this method to open all the Windows or perform the procedure on the balcony.
On the basis of hydrogen peroxide,iodine
For the processing to prepare the solution:
- 250 ml of water;
- 100 ml of hydrogen peroxide;
- 4-6 drops of iodine.
All ingredients, shake well in a container spray applied to the inner surface of the Shoes.
Hydrogen peroxide can kill fungal spores, so the method is considered ineffective. You need to be careful, the substance is oxidised to the shoes, as a result, it can change color or go bad.
On the basis of solution of formalin to 25%
Treatment toes nails is performed with a solution of formalin 25%, which you can buy at the pharmacy.
The solution can cause an allergic reaction, it is necessary to work with gloves
The solution is applied to the shoes, which are then placed in the package, left over night, the package should be well tied. On the morning of shoes to get, well-ventilated, the fungus is completely destroyed after several applications.
Different devices
Shoes, when treating nail fungus the foot is a different devices, but they all operate on the same principle – with the aid of UV light, which kills the spores of pathogenic microflora. The use of simple, each couple is placed on special inserts for some time. Then use a dehumidifier shoes drying time.
Producers are different devices, some work on the power supply, others – with the help of batteries. What device is easy to use, you decide.
How to deal with the footwear for the prevention of nail fungus
To prevent the shoes is processed by means which are silver, copper and zinc. These elements of natural origin are safe for the skin, no sharp smell, does not evaporate from the surface.
Before disinfecting the shoes are well wash, dry. After this, spray in shoes and insoles. Drying the shoes, avoid the direct sun rays. Specialized tools give full guarantee of protection against nail fungus.
Personal hygiene and care, socks
Personal hygiene to prevent the appearance of fungus:
- Wash your feet morning and evening.
- After washing, rinse the legs with cold water.
- Apply scrub to feet.
- Good to wipe the feet with a towel, pay special attention to area between fingers.
- Shoes should be made of natural materials.
- Don't use someone else's shoes.
- Do not walk barefoot, saunas and swimming pools.
- Feet should be dry.
- Shoes should be close.
To avoid fungus, every day, change your socks, tights and stockings. Laundry, use regular detergent, rinse well and dry the product.
After the disease can throw a pair of socks. They can be treated with chlorhexidine, after which the pathogenic microflora is destroyed completely. From folk remedies the perfect boiling baking soda and soap.
Disinfection can be of different medicines and devices, the most important thing to remember to achieve the result the procedure is performed on a regular basis. In addition, do not forget personal hygiene, only in this case will be healthy and beautiful feet.