The problem of fungal damage to the nail plate on the feet today is familiar with every tenth population on the planet. If the disease only appears, folk medicine can help, in more advanced cases, modern antifungal drugs are used. Although the disease does not cause difficulties, except for aesthetics, it is important to take timely treatment, and does not allow the matter itself, as in the process of reproduction to the nails, the fungus secretes toxins, which, when it enters the bloodstream, begins to poison our body and block the immune system.
The cause of fungus in the foot
Infections of people, especially in contact with sick people, animals, through common items (brushes, beds, house slippers, bath rugs, etc. ). Paradoxically, today, people are actively involved in sports, visiting pools, sauna, baths, public recovery, training rooms and using the same sports equipment subject to the disease.
Specific roles in the development of fungus in the feet are played by excessive sweat (hyperhidrosis), disturbed metabolism, the presence of diabetes, AIDS, obesity, decreased immune protection against antibiotic background or oral contraceptives. In addition, excessive consumption of sugars and high calorie foods contribute to the incidence of endocrine disorders, which facilitates the process of taking fungus.
The diagnosis of nail fungus in the legs, such as its treatment, is performed by a mentalist, but in some cases, dermatological consultation is also required.
Symptoms of fungal lesions on the feet
Nail plate fungal disease on the finger is called onychomycosis. The main symptom of the manifestation of infection is a change in the color of the nail plate, which becomes yellow green. After a while, he lost his beauty, became dim, thickening and porosity developed.
The disease itself will not disappear, the fungus is very persistent. Gradually, in the process of development, fungus affects all parts of the nail, completely destroying it, after which it begins to affect other nails, and often the skin. The treatment of affected skin does not eliminate fungus, should affect the focus of the disease.
The fleet treatment
Not long ago, the nail fungus in the feet was only treated by operation by removing the nail plate. However, this technique is actually ineffective, as in most cases the nails that grow are also influenced by fungal infections. Today, the surgical method is only used with very severe forms of onychomycosis.
As mentioned above, the disease can be treated at home using traditional medicine recipes in the early stages of its development and without complications. With little damage to the nails, local medicines with antifungal properties are used. They are used for plates, usually twice daily. Due to the penetration of drugs into the nails and its collection there, effective treatment for fungus is performed there, as well as the prevention of mycosis development. The drug includes ointment, cream, spray, lotion, powder. Such medicines are used, as a rule, before healthy nails grow. There are also pulse therapy schemes that can reduce the course of treatment (up to several weeks). Before using the medicine, it is necessary to take the preparation steps. To do this, for fifteen minutes, it is necessary to take a soap-soda bath, after the dead nail must be cut and treated with a special file. In this case, it is very important to use different manicures for healthy and damaged nails.
In addition to creams and ointments, there are special therapeutic varnishes, which also have antifungal effects, as well as plaster.
With more serious lesions and ineffective local treatment, the preparation of system action in the form of capsules or tablets is prescribed.
Recent developments in the fight against fungal infections have developed combined medicines, which, in addition to destroying fungi, soften horn mass, which prevents thickening of the nail plate. The development of side effects from taking new drugs is minimal. In addition, in the field of hardware cosmetology, the drill has advanced, where special nail factories are added.
Treatment with folk medicine
Fungal home treatment must start with a water bath with soda, which will make the nail plate soft, after which you can clean and remove the keratinized part. Such bathing and cleaning are recommended to take place once a week for six months (so that fully updated nails). The affected area should be treated several times a day with a pure tea tree oil (one drop under the nail, the other on it). To enhance the effect of oil consumption, it is recommended to cover nails with adhesive plasterers. For the same purpose, you can use the same tea tree oil ratio as lavender oil.
Wash potato skin and cook until cooked. Then it must be stirred with your hands right -correct in the water. Pour boiled to the basin where to lower your feet and steam well. Subsequently, the affected area should be rubbed with the intestine of the potatoes. Then again apply your feet, rinse with the same water, pour your nails with pork fat, place the socks. This procedure is performed daily until complete recovery comes.
In the same ratio, mix the essence of the vinegar with water. Using this solution, knead the steep dough. Cut in the middle -the middle of a piece of adhesive plastry A circle to the size of the nail plate and the stick in the affected area. Apply dough only to the nails without affecting the skin. Over the dough above. Five days later, dead nails will be done, and the new one will grow healthy.
Three four times a day, use milk in the affected area, and rub your feet in hot water at night.
Half thin of lemon slices are applied to sore nails, excluding skin areas, covered with cellophane and finish with bandages. This procedure is best performed at night for ten days.
Pour 100 g of crushed aspen skin, pour 500 ml of boiling water, put on fire and cook for five minutes. Then use the stew for a shower. After steaming the affected nails, use a mixture of one teaspoon of soda and one tablespoon of crushed dark laundry soap. The course of treatment is three months.
The next method of treating fungus must start with a bath: add two tablespoons of sea salt and one tablespoon of soda to a liter of hot water (70 ° C). In the resulting solution, you should take care of your feet for no more than half an hour. Then you should clean, remove and polish the affected nails. After that, wash your feet and arms with soap, treat hydrogen peroxide, and it is best to use gloves during the procedure. Next, you should dry your feet with a napkin and apply iodine nail roller and in the affected area. Iodine should be used three times after drying. This procedure is performed daily at night.
Pour three large pieces with two liters of water, put on fire and cook fifteen minutes on low heat from boiling. Then the tension boils. In the resulting boil, keep your feet for half an hour. Then you should treat the affected area with apple vinegar and wear clean cotton socks. The course of treatment is one month.
Combine two tablespoons of medicine with the same amount of vinegar and add one teaspoon of glycerol. Mix everything well and apply a fall to the affected area in the toes. This procedure is performed daily until the deadly removal of dead nails is completely eliminated. The composition must be applied directly to the nails, excluding hits on the skin, to prevent burns.
Prevention
The most effective struggle with fungus is the main prevention:
- To treat nails, use only your own pedicure.
- Never wear other people's shoes.
- In public places (sauna, swimming pools, beaches, and more), your own shoes should be taken.
- After bathing or bathing, it is necessary to wipe the feet and folds between the fingers -dry.
- It should also monitor your health, especially blood sugar levels, as with this disease the risk of fungal infection increases.
- If there are patients with fungal infections among family members, it is important to perform daily disinfection, especially in the bathroom.
- Every day you need to change socks, dry shoes.
- Wear only simple and uncontrolled movement shoes made from high -quality and breathable materials.
- Normal foot care.
Regardless of the method of treating fungus, it is necessary to treat shoes, linen, floors, skin and nails, carpets in rooms and bathrooms, and more. This can be done through boiling, vinegar, ironing. Formalin can be placed in the shoe, previously put it in a bag.
If the infection occurs in a public place, for example, in the pool, then the employees will not hurt to report the incident so that they take steps to eradicate germs.
Follow the condition of your skin and nails, at the signs of a small amount of fungal disease, consult your doctor, this will reduce the duration of treatment and improve its effectiveness.