Treatment of nail fungus is very important. According to statistics, 50% of all diseases are caused by parasitic fungi. They are able to multiply rapidly by settling on the nail plate, and then damage not only the nails, but also the skin of the feet. If this disease is not treated in time, it will be very difficult to restore the previous appearance of the skin and nails.
How can you get nail fungus?
There are two types of mushrooms. The first is "onychomycosis. "Affects only the nail plate. The second is "mycosis". Bacteria damage the skin around the nail. They can occur both together and separately.
Fungi can be infected by three factors: heat, moisture and damage (even with a small scratch).
In 80% of cases, infection occurs if you visit the following places:
- Public baths, saunas.
- Swimming pool.
- Sports, gyms.
- Dressing rooms for various sports and other facilities.
- Hotels and hotels with carpeted floors.
- Beauty salons (with manicure supplies).
- beach.
I would like to note that often those who do not follow their feet properly suffer from fungus:
If there are additional disordersblood circulation, low immunity, obesity, diabetes, HIV, then a person easilyit can cause an unpleasant disease.
Signs and symptoms of nail fungus
You should carefully examine your feet and nails after each walk to the pool, bath, gym and other places. It turns out thatsigns and symptoms can be detected immediately after infectioni.
First of all, nail plates change:
- marigoldsyellowor brown.
- small white spotsappear.
- yellow stripes, brown or even black stripes will appear.
- The nail may thicken.
- Deformation occurs, the shape of the nail plate changes.
- Dryness,redness, burning sensation.
- cracks may form between the toes.
If you notice any symptoms, consult your doctor or pharmacy for products that will help you get rid of bacteria.
How to quickly treat nail fungus - effective drugs against the disease
I did not have the opportunity to visit a doctor, so I decided to read reviews on the Internet. from drug users. And only after that I went to buy pharmaceutical drugs. I will list the most effective and best treatments.
Nail fungus medications
If you have an immune problem, diabetes, or are over 50, you can take pills for this disease.
It is undesirable for other people to take pills because the effect is significantly less than creams and ointments and can cause the following side effects:
- Healthy appetite will disappear.
- the taste will disappear.
- Stomach problems occur.
- Vomiting may be an allergy.
Any mushroom tablet is especially contraindicated for pregnant women, lactating women and those with liver and kidney problems.
If you are not one of them, you can take antifungal medications.
Note that all tabletsare long-lasting, so it should take at least 6-8 weeks without results. You must take the medication during this time.
Effective topical antifungal medications
There are other medications that can get rid of athlete's foot - these are topical medications. These include creams, ointments, sprays, varnishes, solutions, serums. The results of their activities will be noticeable faster thanpills.
The following advantages of such funds are noted:
- You can use them for a long time.
- The pill is suitable for people who should not take.
- Allergies and other side effects are rare.
- Low price.
- Easy to apply.
The shortcomings of the application are also noticeable:
cream cannot penetrate under the nail plate, and this is where the bacteria are located.- Before use, you need to remove part of the bad nail with nippers or a file.
Lacquer is the best tool. It not only disinfects the nail, but also penetrates the tissues, deepens and penetrates into the inner cells.
Remedies to remove the affected nail
You do not need to go to the surgeon to remove the affected part of the nail. There are drugs that remove the patient's layer painlessly, disinfect the skin and eliminate the fungus.
If the drug does not work immediately, it can be re-applied.
keratolytic patchhas the same effect. It should be applied to the painful part of the nail for 3 days. A special result appears afterre-application.
We treat nail fungus at home with folk remedies
The best and most effective folk remedies are:
- Kombucha. A corn is made from a small piece of mushroom rubbed into a painful area several times a day. Compresses can be made at night. It is better to steam your feet before this procedure.
- Soda. Prepare a soda solution with 1 tablespoon and 3 liters of warm water. Then keep your feet inside or compress for 20 minutes.
- Sour creamis another helper that relieves itching, redness and cracks, and eliminates dryness.
- Potassium permanganate, garlic or onion juice. The treatment is as follows: steam your legs in a solution containing potassium permanganate, and then rub the garlic or onion juice on the painful areas.
- Peroxide and fat woman. It is necessary to cut the fungal spores with hydrogen peroxide and then apply the oil from the layers of the "money tree".
- Propolis. A 20% solution is placed on a cotton pad and applied to the infected area for 5 minutes. The procedure is repeated several times a day.
- Tea tree oil. It should be applied as the previous product. Has antiseptic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Iodine. It will help only in the first stage of development of the fungus, it will dry out the painful area.
The effect of folk remedies is effective. You will see the result in 2-3 weeks.
Laser treatment of nail fungus - procedural features
A new modern treatment -laser effect. Laser treatment is painless. The fungus is removed in 3-4 irradiations, and the effect can be observed even after the 1st session.
The main features of the procedure:
Radiation of the circulatory system of the fingers - .
- Don't itch.
- Don't dry your nails.
- EliminationOnly fungal spores without touching the surrounding skin.
- relievesredness.
The treatment session lasts 15-20 minutes. Undoubtedly, thisprocedure is effective.
Prevention of nail fungus
Follow these simple rules to prevent the disease:
- Don't wear other people's shoes.
- Do not wear someone else's shoes when visiting.
- Use only your own manicure accessories.
- Wash your feet often with soap and water, especially after walking.
- If you know a person is sick, disinfect the items and belongings after that.
- Avoid walking barefoot in public places.
- Wear rubber slippers when coming to baths, saunas, swimming pools.
- Make sure you take a shower after the pool.
- Don't buy or wear shoes that will ruin your feet.
- Avoid synthetic socks and tights.
I was able to cure nail fungus in 2 weeks. I didn't take pills, but I used creams to remove bacteria and took a soda bath daily. Immediately after walking around the pool, I felt red anddidn't hesitate - I started treatment.
If you have an illness, contact a specialist and get the prescribed medication and pharmacy products. Follow the tips above to prevent the fungus from reappearing.