Change in the shape and color of the nail plate is one of the characteristic features of fungal infection. To prevent the development of fungus and get rid of it permanently is a difficult task, but doable. The most important thing — a variety of options offered by pharmacists and traditional medicine to select the most effective remedy for nail fungus on the feet.
The most effective pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of fungal toenails
Fungal infections are called communicable diseases of the source, which is damaging to the skin and the nails become parasitic fungi, various fungal diseases klassificeret, according to a fungal pathogen.
Infection is a fungal infection occurs through contact with infected people, animals, things or objects, and brings a lot of discomfort. Because of the fungal infection, the nail plate changes in appearance and structure, and is gradually destroyed. At the same time the affected areas a person will experience itching and soreness.
Modern pharmaceutical industry produces a lot of drugs, which allows you to quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms, but cure the fungus required a long course of treatment antimicotic special funds, according to the testimony sufficient genus of fungal infection.
Cream of mushroom
Cream of mushroom is a powerful antifungal cream is effective and safe. Basis of preparation the beaver musk, softens the nail plate rapid penetration of the active components of the complex of plant oils, healing properties:
- celandine — a prevents the spread of fungal, antiseptic effect, heals wounds;
- mother-and-stepmother — to relieve itching, heals cracks, eliminates peeling of the skin;
- St. john's wort — helps to restore the skin, provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects;
- lemon balm — soothes and calms the skin, kills the fungus and other pathogenic micro-organisms;
- Valerian — reduces irritation, normalize blood circulation damage;
- Kombucha — neutralizes odor, reduces sweating
- hell and the row — to clean the skin.
Among the other components of the ointment — colloidal silver and resin.
The use of the cream is simple. Purely washed and dried skin of the foot (including the healthy parts), apply a small amount and is easily rubbed to enhance the absorption. The average course of treatment is one month.
Antifungal lacquer
Antifungal lacquer is one of the newest development of pharmacists in the UK. A typical drug on the basis of the amorolfine hydrochloride in the form of varnish is used to cover the affected nail plate.
The lacquer not only gives us the treatment of a fungal pathogen, but also to create a polymer film, which protects the healthy skin infection. Effect and after one application lasts for 10 days. The course of treatment can last about a year, depending on the extent to which the development of infection.
Among the most effective means of fungus are:
- patches of fungus. Helps to remove the diseased nail. To accelerate the growth of new and healthy plates;
- Toxic liquid a bright crimson color with a characteristic odor. Applied to the nail using cotton swab to avoid burning the healthy skin;
- Disinfectant and antiparasitic agentsused in veterinary medicine. Destroys fungal infections within two months;
- Drugs for internal use to combat most fungal. Lead to the complete destruction of the infection. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the skin lesions;
- Internal anti-fungal agent. Treatment one week per month for six months.
These means are not recommended for the treatment of pregnant and breastfeeding.
Folk remedies for the treatment of fungal nails
Despite the fact that a folk remedy from fungus is not able to fully get rid of the infection, their use will help to improve your health, eliminate unpleasant symptoms, and strengthen overall health. However, using the recommendations of folk medicine is appropriate only in conjunction with drug therapy and after the approval of the dermatologist.
Propolis
The use of medicinal properties of the propolis is important, when dealing with many health problems. If you regularly apply a nail plate with alcohol tincture of propolis can speed up the process not only eliminates the fungus, but recovery of the affected tissues.
In particular, the effectiveness of different bath with the addition of tincture. One liter of hot water, add a teaspoon of oil or alcohol tincture of propolis. The duration of the bath for 10 minutes. After the procedure to stop and remove the affected particles of skin and nails, then put on cotton socks.
Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide
Ammonia, ammonia, when combined with water to form alkaline solution, the effect of which is harmful parasitic micro-organisms. Therefore, the use of ammonia is important in the treatment of fungal infections.
In fungal damage of the nails and toes the use of such methods of influence on the ammonia:
- its pack. Glass of water take a tablespoon of ammonia. Soaked means, that the tampon is attached to the affected area of the feet before going to bed. Morning wrap removed. Repeat 10 days;
- bath with the addition of hydrogen peroxide. One part of ammonia taking one part of hydrogen peroxide and three parts water. The procedure lasts 20 minutes. Rinse your feet;
- drawing on the nails and skin of the solution of ammonia, alcohol, glycerin and water, taken in equal proportions.
When the characteristic hiss, caused by the reaction, the mixture was incubated for five minutes and wash off with water.
Bath just add water a teaspoon of baking soda and immerse your feet for 10 minutes.
Vinegar and iodine
Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties, and treat fungus, allows relieve itching. In addition, two glasses means a therapeutic bath for the feet affect the mycosis, making it more efficient.
And when combined with a tablespoon of vinegar and three drops of iodine will give the solution for application to the nail plate in the form of compresses. Minimum exposure time is three hours, but it is best to leave packing for the night.
The use of plants to fungal diseases
Many herbs have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Extracts from them are appropriate to use for cooking trays and pulp mill raw materials — a great base for a poultice.
One of the most effective herbs — celandine, calendula, thyme, Echinacea, Off. Decoctions of Echinacea and thyme are recommended to use inside. This teaspoon of herb brewed Cup of boiling water.
Kombucha
The composition of the Kombucha contains a huge amount of organic acids, vitamins and amino acids, can effectively treat fungal micro-organisms.
If we boil an infusion of Kombucha for one hour to produce vinegar, which is very softening on the nails. Enough to attach the plate to compress the prepared infusion and leave for the night.
Another way to use Kombucha — applying to the affected nail crushed to a pulp.
Garlic and onions
Antibacterial potential of garlic and onion is good to use in the fight against fungal. A few cloves of crushed garlic, combined with a piece of butter and applied to the diseased nail. In the same way, use the bow. The procedure is performed before going to bed, when the soda bath.
The adoption of therapeutic baths - recipes
The use of baths fungal infections speed recovery and relieve acute symptoms.
To prepare the treatment solution based on natural raw materials and medicines in the home medicine cabinet:
- the corresponding proportions of chamomile, calendula and pine needles, brewed with boiling water and used for bathing;
- three tablespoons of juice Golden mustache added to the water in the bath;
- series, birch buds and celandine pour the vodka and was held for 10 days, then the part is added to the water bath. One glass of vodka, take one tablespoon of each of the plants;
- two tablespoons of soap, grated, dissolved in two liters of water and make a bath for the feet;
- a teaspoon of iodine and carrot juice, stir and add in a water bath.
Bath done twice a day. Procedure duration of 15 minutes. The water temperature should be around 40C°.
Prevention of fungal diseases
The main sources of fungal infections are considered places such as baths and saunas, swimming pools, gyms and locker rooms. It is important not to ignore the rules of personal hygiene and wash your hands after every contact with the objects of common use.
It is acceptable to use other people's things — shoes, towels and other personal items with an infected person can be a source of infection.
Patients who have had a fungal infection, prescribed special rules for the prevention, the purpose of which is to prevent the recurrence of the disease:
- throw out old shoes;
- adhere to personal hygiene;
- avoid walking barefoot in areas designated for swimming;
- to deal with sweating, apply disinfectant sprays;
- monitor the condition of nails, a haircut using your personal cutter;
- wearing only natural clothes and shoes from natural materials;
- from time to time to take antifungal drugs.
To comply with health standards and to ensure preventive measures, the risk of Developing athlete's foot is minimized. And in order to increase the overall resistance of the body, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system.