The fungal infection of the legs, the second name with which onychomycosis is considered a very common disease.
Despite the fact that it is very difficult to become infected with the disease, it is quite difficult to get rid of it due to frequent relapses.Therefore, after several unsuccessful treatment attempts, the question arises how to treat nail fungus to forget forever.
Practice shows that complex therapy has a good effect that includes both medicines and treatment with folk remedies at home.
How does the fungal infection spread
The basis of all fungal diseases is an infectious nature that is caused by pathogens.The favorable areas for her are usually skin and nails.In most cases, the infection is in contact.
The infection of a healthy person through onhyyychymicosis occurs with the ignoring of simple rules for personal hygiene:
- Presence in public places (swimming pool, fitness, beach) without shoes;
- Using joint use with the toilet bearer, towel, shoes and things;
- Nail processing with manicure accessories without pre -sterilization.
The favorable conditions for the more current growth of pathogenic microorganisms are increased humidity.This can be like a wet environment in a bath, pool and on the beach, so increased sweating of your feet when wearing socks, socks and tight shoes.
We hit the alarm!
A sponge sponge that has settled on the nails can easily cause a lot of grief and problems for each of us.Despite the fact that the infection on the tissues spreads, not so quickly, however, the gradual change in the shape of the nail leads to a loss of its normal appearance, and in some cases even causes pain.
In the presence of the following characters, it is extremely important to obtain a specialized consultation:
- The nail begins to lose natural shine and changes color.After exposure to the fungi, it may become mud-white, yellowish-brown or gray-green;
- The nail loses its natural shape and begins to thicken, break or exfoliate;
- the formation of shaft hyperkeratosis (accumulation of keratinized nail mass under the plate);
- inflammation of the nail hole;
- Unpleasant odor.
We arrange a meeting with the doctor
After noticing the first signs of a fungal infection, see a doctor immediately and do not hope for a miracle.The disease itself will not disappear even when tightening it can affect healthy areas, cause an allergic reaction and reduce the body's immune functions.In addition, the transition of the disease to chronic form is very difficult to treat and causes frequent relapses.
It is advisable to get advice from a tracologist who specializes in such diseases.The doctor not only conducts the inspection, but performs diagnostic measures.During the study, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, for more analysis, tissue scrapers are made, which will determine the type of fungi and prescribe the necessary treatment.
It is not recommended to buy medicines independently and to use without a prescription, as some of them are not absolutely effective for certain types of fungal infection.And the lost time will only worsen the course of the disease.
You can try to use folk remedies at home as an aid.But I would like to say immediately that a greater effect of them can only be obtained in combination with medical medicines.
External Treatment Treatment
Local therapy for the treatment of medium and late stage is considered less effective, since the maximum effect of the active substances falls only on the surface of the nails.But under the nail and inside, as well as in the box and matrix, these drugs do not penetrate and therefore are unable to fight the pathogens of the infection.
Local home treatment will only be effective if:
- The disease is at the initial stage:
- The fungus hit less than half of the nails;
- Small sub -gerry hyperkeratosis;
- No more than 2 nails are affected on the feet.
Prior to treatment with antifungal compounds, partial removal of the affected nail horns is prescribed.Different drops, ointments and varnishes can be used for treatment.
Treatment
If the external medicines have not had the necessary effect and the fungal infection continues to progress, then the doctor is prescribed systemic therapy, which involves the appointment of stronger products.
Systemic antifungal drugs are prescribed in the following cases:
- The disease is at a late stage;
- The greater part of the nails is affected;
- strong form of hyperkeratosis or onycholysis;
- Diabetes sugar;
- The patient is more than 50 years old.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy received good reviews.This is one of the few treatments that give a guaranteed result.
Laser treatment is absolutely painless, therefore it does not require the use of anesthetic drugs.Its advantages include the lack of side effects that are present when using tablet medicines.
The nail processing is done by penetrating the infrared spectrum of the laser.Before the procedure, the patient evaporated the legs in the bath with baking soda for 20 minutes, cleaning the affected area of the nail well.The laser treatment is 6-10 procedures.
The disadvantage of therapy is the lack of immediate result.It can only be found in 2-3 months.
The effect of the effect after laser treatment can be achieved when combining treatment with drugs or replacing them with folk remedies at home.
The cost of treatment for laser therapy depends on the area of nail damage.
Treatment of Recipes for Traditional Medicine
As an auxiliary therapy at home, you can use traditional medicine recipes that produce excellent results in the treatment of fungal infection.It should be noted that some of them do not eliminate it, but only stop the development of pathogens.It is therefore recommended to use these treatments until the visible characteristics completely disappear.
Apple cider vinegar
One of the effective ways to get rid of the fungus at home is apple cider vinegar.After processing the surface of the nail with special compounds prepared on the basis of vinegar, an acidic environment is formed in its tissues, which does not allow the creation of favorable conditions for the development of fungal microorganisms.
You can use several proven recipes to prepare:
- Vinegar -adding baths.About 3 liters of water will require about one liter of apple cider vinegar and a little potassium permanganate to produce the composition of light pink.In order to perform water procedures, the solution must be pleasantly warm.Vinegar baths are performed for 7 days for 10-15 minutes, after which you should take a short break and repeat the course again.
- Ointment with vinegar.In this case, it will be necessary to prepare eucalyptus oil (30 g), honey (10 g), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp), prepared components with each other, thoroughly mixed.In order not to lose the healing properties of the resulting ointment, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.
Soda treatment
Also, soda paste has positive reviews.To prepare it, only three ingredients will be required: soda, water and citric acid.The required amount of baking soda is thoroughly mixed with a small amount of water until a pasty mixture is formed.We apply the resulting mass to a pre -left nail, then drip a few drops of lemon juice and wait for a chemical reaction.It manifests itself in the form of a slight hissing and a little pinch.After 10 minutes, the paste can be washed and the legs are rinsed with warm water and wiped dry.
Folk remedies
The treatment of onychomycosis with folk remedies produces positive results when using the following recipes:
- Daily treatment with 20% alcohol solution of propolis on the affected nail;
- Prepare fresh onions and apply a nail to the patient every day;
- Lubricate the damaged nails 2-3 times a week with Selndine juice.The course of treatment is about 3 months;
- On inflamed nails, drip 1 drop of 5% iodine solution.Treatment continues within 20-30 days.Do not be afraid of the onset of itching and burning.This fact shows the effectiveness of the exposure.
It takes a lot of time and effort to get rid of a fungal infection.Do not wait for immediate results.Armed with patience, follow the instructions.And then at one point you will see the result: the damaged area gradually begins to leave and its place is occupied by a healthy pink nail.