Nail fungal treatment

Beach, public bath, pool - all of this is a place where it is easily infected with onychomycosis.In addition, nail fungus can grow if not observedCleanliness, wearing uncomfortable or dirty shoes.At the current stage of medical development, there are ways that allow you to fight the disease effectively, but the treatment process is long and complex.

Classification of onychomycosis

Tactics, duration and complexity of future treatment depend on the type of nail fungus.Therefore, it is very important to determine the specific development options that are observed in this case.There are several classifications of onychomycosis.The most popular are two of them, which may reflect all the fineness of nail damage with fungus.

Domestic Scientific Classification:

1. The form of onychomycosis normotropic.The color of the nail plate changes, the longitudinal strip and the spots appear, located mainly on the lateral (closer to the cuticle) of the nail part.The thickness and density of the nails in this form have not changed.
2. Hypertropic form.The nail plate thickens due to hyperkeratosis.At the same time, healthy nails are lost, they become uneven, thick, peeling or criticizing on the side.

3. Onycholithic form.Atopic changes in the nails, starting from the distal edge, are observed, the detachment zone appears, which initially looks like a white area.The color of the nail plate is fading, gray.

The classification proposed by N. Zaias in 1972:

1. Distal submarine form.Changes affect the tip of the nail, it becomes thinner, exfoliation, collapse, can be an improper growth and thickening (it grows as if in waves).The whole color of the nails becomes yellow, white or gray.
2. Shallow shape.Changes in the form of spots -white spots and strips are expressed, which gradually increases, changing the structure and becoming darker.
3. Shape of a proximal submarine.It comes from the posterior nail roller and spreads towards proximal to the cuticle.
4. The number of dystrophic forms.The entire nails have the wrong structure, thickening, color changes, they are destroyed.

Outside, early stage onychomycosis is easy to take such as normal nail injuries or manifestations of vitamin deficiency.

Nail fungal treatment

Beginning, it is worth it to understand that nail fungus is a disease that will not be cured by itself, even if you eliminate damaging factors.For nail fungus treatment, they often use complex therapy.The basis of therapeutic action is an antimicrotic agent.Different treatment tactics can be selected depending on the degree of damage to the nail plate and the form of the disease:

1. Local therapy.Only acceptable in the early stages of the disease.At the same time, medicines are used in superficial ointments, creams, nail polish.
2. System therapy.It is necessary for more serious damage, when more than half the nails are exposed to onychomycosis.In this case, in addition to local funds, the medicines taken in it are used.

It's hard to choose one of the best remedies for nail fungus, so you need a general approach.Please note that the complexity of therapy takes into account some hygiene measures. In particular, when creating diagnosis of onychomycosis, shoe eradication processing, socks, gloves - clothing in contact with affected areas, comprehensive towel processing, personal hygiene products are required.This action is carried out in a special disinfectant.

System Treatment: Tablet

Treatment by the tablet is called systemic, because the ingredients penetrate the body, suck into the blood and with the current entering the scene, accumulated in high active concentrations.The most appropriate systematic approach, as it allows you to prevent complications of the disease and provide complete assistance from all parties.System tools have several contraindications and usage restrictions.For example, they cannot be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Therefore, its use requires expert mandatory consultation.

Local therapy: ointment

Local treatment onychomycosis is very effective, as fungus still prefers to stay on the surface for a long time.But only in the early stages of the disease.The advantage of priceless local medicines is that they immediately act directly on the lesion without circulation on the body.That is, the unwanted effect of the fund is minimized.In addition to antimicrotic components, ointment includes antibiotic and antibiotic corticosteroid elements.He relieves itching and local irritation.All ointments must be used to cleanse dry skin not only in the place of damage, but also around, catching healthy areas.Ointment treatment is carried out within 2-8 weeks, depending on the activity of the drug, the damage area and the doctor's recommendation.The cream structure cannot penetrate the layers of nails and skin, so for effective use it is necessary to provide damaged areas.The nail plate should be cut as much as possible (as the nails peel and collapse, it is easy and painless).This cream is applied directly to the skin pillow under the nails and on the damaged tissue.

Local Therapy: Antimicrotic nail polish

Therapeutic antifungal nail polish is another much needed tool for local use.Of course, varnish should be used together with cream or ointment.And first of all, you should know your doctor's opinion.Different tools may have different application methods, which a doctor should notice or in the instructions for use.Often, varnish is used 1-2 times a day on cleaned nails.Continuous treatment at least 2 weeks.

Treatment of severe formchomycosis forms

In cases of severe onychomycosis, an integrated approach to therapy is required.At the same time, doctors choose the most optimal combination of drugs and local systems.This approach has many positive things:

1. The duration of treatment is reduced (for example, not 18 months in the treatment of onychomycosis, stop groseofulvin only up to one year complex therapy).
2. The risk of developing unwanted reactions from the body is reduced (due to the lower dose of drugs and the redistribution of local and systemic drugs that need to be taken in).
3. The likelihood of the development of the disease decreases significantly.
4.  The ability to influence not only fungus, which is "on the surface", but also in possible infections in other body tissues.

To choose complex therapy, it is necessary to carefully study the history of the disease and collect all the information about the causative agent. Then the doctor will be able to choose the most effective remedies in this case that will have a positive effect.

Medicines for removal of nails that are not painful

In the modern world, when it is difficult to find time to get to the doctor's office, ordinary people use methods for self -medication.One of them is a painless way to remove nails affected by fungus.It should be noted that this cannot be equated properly to treat nail fungus.Instead, this is a temporary delay variation of treatment and alternative to surgical intervention.The composition of the drug composition includes propylene glycol, urea and various acids and oils.Complex materials like these have several actions:

• anti -inflammatory edema, analgesics and reduction;
• soften the effects of nails that encourage its detachment;
• antimicrotic actions;
•  Antiseptic effect.

After the patient is removed, you should use the cream to speed up the growth of the new nail plate.It removes open fabric and creates a comfortable condition for new nail growth.Note, if you arrive -feel uncomfortable in the place of applying for cream, burning, pain or itching, you should immediately remove the compress, rinse the place of application.In the case of malaise, burning or itching in the treatment area, immediately remove the patch, rinse with soap and contact the specialist.

Onychomycosis treatment in children

Any treatment of diseases, including onychomycosis in children, must be performed under strict supervision of a doctor.Children's organisms have their own features that limit the use of certain funds.For example, the baby's body has not yet formed a strong immune system.In children, up to a certain age, the growth and development of almost all organs and systems persist.Given the high toxicity of many antimicrobial agents, its use in children is limited.For the treatment of onychomycosis in children, local use products are sometimes prescribed.On the one hand, they are safer because they have no systemic effect, but instead, they can cause allergic reactions that many children are exposed.Therefore, the appointment of antifungal medicines should be done by a doctor who knows the child's history.

An effective method for treating onychomycosis from traditional medicine

People's recovery for homemade aircraft is unlikely to help cure the disease completely.However, they can relieve unpleasant symptoms - itching, burning, pain, swelling, redness.In addition, they can be another link in the integrated approach to nail fungal treatment.People's recovery is the most budgetary treatment and recovery method during and after illness.The most effective rating of folk methods for treating onykhomycosis includes the following methods:

• hydrogen peroxide;
• vinegar;
• iodine;
• Tea tree oil;
• Various essential oils.

All of these methods are tested by time and a large number of people.In addition, its effectiveness can be easily explained from a medical point of view.Most modern drugs contain these components in their composition.Therefore, of course, people's remedies have the right to exist.

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide has a strong antibacterial effect.It is available in the home medical cabinet almost any family.And to buy it at a pharmacy is easier than easy, as it is sold without a prescription.For the treatment of onychomycosis, hydrogen peroxide is used as a compress in the affected area or arm.Start -starting you need to rinse this zone with soap under warm water, steam nails with the addition of soap or soda. Dry the site carefully so that it does not have fluid.Next, clean nail care is carried out - they are cut and cut as soon as possible with the file.The Vata-Gauze gasket is made from cotton and bandages, which should be absorbed with hydrogen peroxide.The compress base is applied to the affected area, prescribed with several layers of bandage, bound (non -blood flow).The top is wrapped with plastic film.Such compression lasts for 30 minutes, after which it must be removed and washed with warm water.This procedure is performed daily before the effect appears.

Iodine app

The condition with iodine is similar to hydrogen peroxide.It is in almost every home, and in this case it can be bought in cheap at pharmacies.Iodine has fungicides, while fungal growth and reproduction are prevented, cells die.It acts on one's skin and nails, releasing inflammation and itching.Before performing the procedure, carefully rinse the damage site with soap, treated with cosmetics and dry.It is also needed to provide containers with soda solutions.Then you can use iodine - on nails, cuticle and skin between the fingers.Then lower your feet into a soda solution for 30 minutes.

This method has several contraindications and side effects:

• Individual iodine intolerance may occur.
• The presence of thyroid disease requires consultation with a specialist before the procedure.
• Maybe local irritation, pain.

Essanent

There is some scientific evidence that essential oils effectively combat micosis.In particular, cinnamon essential oils can be used against onychomycosis.Cinnamon can control blood sugar content - the main "food" of mushrooms.Preparation before the use of cinnamon essential oils is the same as the same: steam feet, treat nails with scissors and files, wipe dry.Cinnamon oil must be spread on the nails and applied to the cuticle area shortly thereafter.In order for it to affect, the nails still need to be steamed.

The basis of onychomycosis prevention

So that the fungus does not touch you and your family members, you should follow the simple hygiene rules and the rules for using public places:

1. It is necessary to perform a comprehensive foot hygiene daily: wash with soap, wipe.Once a week, you should trim the nails and treat the cuticle.
2. The shoes should be comfortable, not crushed, not wiped.The feet cannot sweat.If this happens, choose shoes from natural materials.
3. When trying out shoes in the store, it is necessary to use a disposable track.
4. Being in public - baths, swimming pools, hotels, beaches - you can't walk barefoot.Slates will provide adequate protection to your feet.
5. After visiting a public place, wash your feet with soap.
6. Make wisely to your choice of manicures and pedicures.All materials and tools need to be processed and disinfected before each visitor.It is best to use personal funds or one -time disposable materials.
7. Good softening foot creams should be used so that there is no fracture and burrs.

Compliance with these simple rules will help you not infected with nail fungus.And in the case of illness - not extending it to others and recovering as soon as possible.