How to treat nail fungus

Fungal infections in the foot, the second name of which onychomycosis, is considered a relatively common disease.

Although it is very difficult to infect about the disease, it is difficult to get rid of it as it occurs frequently.Therefore, after some unsuccessful attempts to treat, the question arises how to treat nail fungus to forget it for a long time.

Practices show that complex therapy has a good effect, including both medicines and treatment with folk medicine at home.

How a fungal infection is spreading

The basis of all fungal diseases is a contagious nature, caused by pathogens.The favorable area for it is usually a skin and nail plate.In most cases, infections occur in contact.

Healthy people infection by onhychimicosis occurs when ignoring simple personal hygiene rules:

1. presence in public places (swimming pools, gyms, beaches) without shoes;
2. Co -use with toilet carriers, towels, shoes and things;
3. Nail processing with an early manicure accessory without early sterilization.

A favorable condition for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms is an increase in moisture.This can be like a wet environment in the bath, swimming pool and on the beach, so it increases sweating when wearing socks, socks and narrow shoes.

We hit the alarm!

Mushroom-parasite mushrooms, which have settled on the nail plate, can easily cause a lot of sadness and problems to us.Although the infection of the tissue spreads, it is not very fast, however, the gradual change in the form of nails leads to loss of normal appearance, and in some cases even cause pain.

In the presence of the following signs, it is very important to obtain expert consultations:

• The nails start to lose their natural shine and change the color.After being exposed to fungus, it can be white, yellowish-brown or gray-green;
• Nails lose natural shape and begin to thicken, break or peel;
• formation of shaft hyperkeratosis (collection of keratinized nail masses under the plate);
• inflammation of the nail holes;
• An unpleasant smell.

We made an appointment with the doctor

After seeing the first signs of fungal infection, consult your doctor immediately and do not expect a miracle.The disease itself will not disappear, and when tightening it can affect healthy areas, cause allergic reactions and reduce immune function.In addition, the transition of the disease into a chronic form is extremely difficult to treat and causes frequent relapse.

It is advisable to seek the advice of a tractor who specializes in the disease.The doctor performs not only the examination, but the diagnostic steps.During the examination, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, tissue binding is made for further analysis, which will determine the type of fungus and prescribe the necessary treatment.

It is not recommended to buy drugs independently and use without a doctor's prescription, as some of them are actually ineffective for certain types of fungal infections.And the lost time will only worsen the disease.

As a help, you can try using the people's remedies at home.But I want to say that the bigger effect of them can only be obtained in combination with medical medicines.

External treatment

Local therapy for the treatment of occhimicosis in the middle and end stages is considered less effective, as the maximum effect of the active ingredient only falls on the surface of the nail plate.But under the nails and inside, as well as in the boxes and matrixs, these drugs do not penetrate and therefore have no chance of fighting the pathogen of infection.

Local treatment at home will be effective only if:

1. The disease is in the early stages:
2. The fungus hit less than half the nail plate;
3. Small sub -Gear hyperkeratosis;
4. No more than 2 nails affected on the feet.

Prior to processing with antifungal compounds, the partial removal of the affected nail horn structure is prescribed.Various drops, ointments and varnishes can be used for treatment.

Medication

If the external drug has the necessary effects and the fungal infection continues to develop, then the doctor is prescribed systemic therapy, which involves the appointment of stronger products.

The antifungal drug system is prescribed in the following cases:

• The disease in the final stage;
• Most nail plates are affected;
• strong forms of hyperkeratosis or onicholysis;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• Patients are over 50 years old.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy gets good reviews.This is one of the few methods of treatment that provides guaranteed results.

Laser processing is true -it is not painful, so it does not require the use of anesthetic drugs.Its advantages include the lack of side effects present while using tablet drugs.

Nail plate processing is done by penetrating the laser infrared spectrum.Prior to the procedure, the patient steamed the feet in the soda for 20 minutes, cleaning the affected area in the nail.The laser treatment course is from 6-10 procedures.

The disadvantage of therapy is the lack of immediate results.It is available only after 2-3 months.

The effects of laser treatment can be achieved when combining treatment with medication or replacing it with folk remedies at home.

The cost of treating laser therapy depends on the area of damage to the nail plate.

Treatment of traditional medicine recipes

As an additional home therapy, you can use traditional medicine recipes that provide excellent results in the treatment of fungal infections.Keep in mind that some of them do not eliminate it, but only suspend pathogenic development.Therefore, it is recommended to use this treatment method until the features that appear to be completely lost.

Apple vinegar treatment

One of the most effective ways to get rid of fungus at home is apple vinegar.After processing the nail surface with special compounds provided based on vinegar, the acidic medium is formed in the tissues, which does not allow for good conditions for the development of fungal microorganisms.

For preparation, you can use some proven recipes:

1. Bath with the addition of vinegar.For 3 liters of water, about one liter of apple cider vinegar will be needed and a little potassium permanganate to obtain light pink composition.To perform the water procedure, the solution should be warm.Vinegar baths for 7 days for 10-15 minutes, after which you need to take a short break and repeat the course again.
2. Ointment with vinegar.In this case, it is necessary to provide eucalyptus oil (30 g), honey (10 g), apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon) prepared with components with each other.In order not to lose the healing properties of the ointment, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.

Soda treatment

Also, soda paste has positive reviews.To prepare it, only three ingredients are required: soda, water and citric acid.The amount of soda required is thoroughly mixed with a little water until the pasty mixture is formed.We apply the resulting mass to pre -steamed nails, after which we drop a few drops of lemon juice and wait for a chemical reaction.It shows itself in the form of slightly sitting and pinching a small.After 10 minutes, the paste can be washed, and the feet are rinsed with warm water and dried dried.

The recovery of the people

Onychomycosis treatment with folk remedies provides positive results when using the following recipe:

• daily treatment with a 20% alcohol solution of nails affected;
• Provide wretches from fresh onions and apply nails to patients daily;
• Lubricate the damaged nail plate 2-3 times a week with celandine juice.The course of treatment is about 3 months;
• On nails, 1 drop of 5%iodine solution.The treatment lasts in 20-30 days.Don't be afraid of itching and burning.This fact shows the effectiveness of exposure.

To get rid of fungal infections, it takes a lot of time and effort.Don't wait for the results immediately.Armed with patience, follow the instructions.And at some point, you will see the results: the damaged area gradually begins to go and the place is taken by healthy pink nails.