How to treat nail fungus? This question is of great concern to those who suffer from this disease. Or rather suffers from it. Fungus on the nails of the feet (onychomycosis) causes discomfort in that the appearance of the nails becomes very unattractive. And there is no point in painting a sore nail with varnish. It is better to learn than to treat the fungus. In addition, there are many drugs that successfully fight the disease. Let's try to find the most effective remedy for nail fungus.
The fungus can defeat everyone, therefore it is necessary to know the methods of treating this disease.
beach mushroom
It is easy to get infected with onychomycosis. It is enough to put on the shoes of a sick person, to walk barefoot on the beach or on the floor in the swimming pool. The fungus prefers moist places with a fairly high temperature. These are baths, saunas, sports complexes. But it also happens that a family member becomes the source of infection. That is why it is so important that everyone has their own slippers and wears special shoes in places suspected of infection.
Nail fungus is usually treated by adults. In children, this disease practically does not occur. The conditions for the development of the disease are:
- sudden decrease in immunity;
- various diseases (diabetes mellitus, 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 notice the fungus on the legs, the nail changes so much. The color of pink becomes gray, yellow or green, the plaque thickens and crumbles, pain and itching appear at the site of the lesion.
But not only the unsightly appearance of the foot is an indication for the treatment of mycosis. During its growth and reproduction, the fungus poisons nearby tissues, toxic substances accumulate and cause metabolic disorders, interfere with the normal functioning of the digestive, nervous and cardiovascular systems. If, in addition, you do not observe the rules of personal hygiene, disputes will "capture" new areas.
The fight against the fungus should be started as soon as possible, and certainly under the supervision of a specialist. It is he who will help to understand the variety of means of combating the disease and to choose the right method of treatment.
The sooner you start fighting a fungal infection, the sooner you can get rid of it.
Cream, varnish or pills?
Means for treating mushrooms are divided into several groups. First, pharmacies offer both expensive and affordable drugs. And in this case, cheap doesn't mean bad.
Second, there are many ways to treat nail fungus. For this use:
- varnish;
- creams;
- tablets;
- folk remedies.
But be patient. If you decide to use traditional medicine, you will have to wait for the result for a long time - several months, or even a whole year. Ready for a quick effect? Use complex therapy - local remedies (varnishes, ointments) plus tablets. The active substances can accumulate in the tissues, which reduces the duration of the disease. But this is exactly the case when the treatment should be under the supervision of a doctor. Remedies for nail fungus have many contraindications, their uncontrolled use can nullify the effectiveness of treatment and lead to further progression of the disease.
Varnish is a good remedy for nail fungus in the initial stage of the disease. Varnishes destroy the fungus at the cellular level. They are applied according to the scheme, the treatment is quite long. By the way, it is not forbidden to apply the usual on the medical varnish. You can try a special serum, as well as patches.
It is also recommended to carry out treatment with the active use of preparations for removing the nail plate. Means do not get rid of the fungus, but simply dissolve the affected nail. Before using the funds, it is necessary to spray the feet, then wipe the feet and apply the preparation. Try not to touch the skin near the nail. After the time specified in the instructions, remove the bandage with which the finger was sealed and scrape off the affected tissues. This procedure is carried out until the fungus is completely eliminated.
A fairly effective remedy for mycosis - creams, ointments, sprays. There are many of them, each one is based on the active substance:
- naftifine;
- ketoconazole;
- oxiconazole;
- terbinafine;
- bifonazole.
Tablets are the most effective remedy for nail fungus, but they are also the most dangerous. Children's age, liver and kidney pathologies, taking hormonal drugs are absolute contraindications to taking such a drug.
The doctor will monitor the effectiveness of the nail fungus treatment. 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 likelihood of an allergy to the drug. In this case, another remedy should be used against the fungus.
Unconventional but not unnecessary
The main thing to remember is that it is not recommended to walk barefoot on the beach, in a public swimming pool, shower, etc. These places are a threat to your legs.
In the fight against fungal infections, all means are good. Some of them are quite unexpected. Here, for example, creolin is a drug used in veterinary medicine. Feedback on its effectiveness is positive. It has an antiseptic, disinfectant and antiparasitic action.
Mouthwash will also help in the treatment of fungus. Baths with apple cider vinegar, Fukortsin, a mixture of essential oils of lavender and tea tree are also used as medicines. Natural oils are necessary, which means they can't be cheap.
In combination with drug therapy, it is good to use treatment with folk remedies. Here are some of the most effective ways.
- Morning and evening, treat the nails with tincture of iodine (1 drop is enough). The course of treatment is 10 days. There may be pain. This should pass in 2-3 days.
- Grind 2 cloves of garlic and mix with butter (100 g). Within a day, treat the feet with the resulting ointment. Repeat daily for a month. The result is visible after one week of application.
- Dissolve 1 tbsp. I. sea salt in 1 liter of hot water. Soak your feet in the solution every day for 2 consecutive weeks
- Moisten a cotton ball in an alcoholic solution of propolis and apply for 15 minutes on the affected nail. The procedures continue for 3 weeks.
- Cut a lemon circle into 2 parts, attach it to the affected nail, fix it with a bandage and polyethylene. It is enough to carry out such a procedure for 8-10 days.
- Rub the kombucha on the sore nail daily. The duration of treatment is 20 days.
- Mix equal amounts of chamomile, violet and string. Pour a liter of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Moisten the gauze in the resulting infusion, apply to the nail.
- Grind 100 g of aspen bark, boil in 0. 5 liters of water. Soak your nails in this decoction. Then treat them with a mixture of laundry soap and club soda (1 teaspoon each). Treat daily.
- Mix with water 70% vinegar essence in the proportions 1/1. Add the flour. Fix the resulting paste on the nail. The skin should not come into contact with the paste. After a few days, the affected nail will break off and a healthy nail will grow in its place.
There are many folk methods by which the treatment is carried out. Many believe that this therapy is the best cure for nail fungus.
Do not go barefoot
It is unlikely that you can protect yourself 100% against nail fungus. But it is worth remembering about preventive measures, especially since they are not so complicated, and drugs are usually expensive.
Don't try on new shoes barefoot, be sure to put on a sock. Wash your feet with soap before going to bed. Use special shoes in showers, saunas, swimming pools, on the beach. If you suffer from sweating, use special preparations. Change socks, stockings, tights every day.
The fungus is difficult to defeat, but it is quite possible.
Just like not being infected at all.