Treatment of nail fungus

Beaches, public baths, pools - all are places where it is easy to infect onychomycosis.In additionHygiene, wear unpleasant or dirty shoes.In the current stage of the development of medicine, there are tools that allow the disease to fight effective, but the treatment process is long and complex.

Classification of onychomycosis

The tactics, duration and complexity of future treatment may depend on the type of nail fungus.Therefore, it is so important to determine which development opportunity to observe in this case.There are many classification of onychomycosis.Two of them are the most popular, which reflects all the delicacies of nail damage as much as possible with the help of a fungus.

Classification of domestic scientists:

1. The normotrophic form of onychomycosis.Changes in the nail plate, the color of the longitudinal strips and spots, are appeared, especially in the side (closer) parts of the nail.The thickness and density of the nail do not change in this form.
2. Hypertrophic form.The nail plate is thickened due to hyperkeratosis.At the same time, the healthy glow of the nail disappears, becomes uneven, thick, peeled or crying.

3. Onycholitic form.Atrophic changes in the nail can be observed, and the separation zones appear from the distal wind, which first appears to be white areas.The color of the nail plate fades and becomes greyish.

Classification by N. Zaias in 1972:

1. Distalis submarine form.Changes affect the tip of the nail, become thinner, peelings, crumbling, improper growth and thickening (growing as if it was in a wave).The whole nail color will be yellow, white or gray.
2. Superficial shape.The appearance of white spots and strips is expressed, which gradually increase, change the structure and become darker.
3. Proximal submarine form.It comes from the rear nail cylinder and spreads to the proximal direction of the cuticle.
4. Complete dystrophic form.The entire nail obtains an incorrect structure, thickens, color changes, destroyed.

Externally, onychomycosis in the early stages of normal nail injury or manifestation of vitamin deficiency.

Treating nail fungus

First of all, it is worth understanding that nail fungus is a disease that does not heal on its own, even if it eliminates harmful factors.Complex therapy is most often required to treat nail fungus.The therapeutic effects are based on antimycotic agents.Different tactics of treatment can be selected depending on the shape of the nail plate and the shape of the disease:

1. Local therapy.It is acceptable only in the initial stages of the disease.However, the drugs are superficially used in the form of ointments, creams, nail polishes.
2. System therapy.It is necessary for more severe damage when more than half of the nails are exposed to onychomycosis.In this case, in addition to local funds, internal medicines are also used.

It is difficult to choose a best medicine for nail fungus, so you need a general approach.Please note that the complexity of treatment takes into account some health measures. Especially when diagnosing onychomycosis, disinfectant processing of shoes, socks, gloves - in contact with the affected area, thoroughly processing the towels, and personal hygiene products.These operations are performed in special disinfectants.

System management: tablets

Tablet treatment is called systemic because the substance penetrates the body, sucks into the blood and enters the scene with the current, accumulated at high active concentrations.The systematic approach is most justified as it allows you to prevent complications of the disease and complete all sides.There are many contraindications and restrictions for system tools.For example, they cannot be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Therefore, their use requires a mandatory consultation of the specialist.

Local therapy: ointments

The local treatment of onychomycosis is extremely effective as the fungus, however, remains on the surface.But only in the initial stages of the disease.The invaluable advantage of local drugs is that they immediately affect the lesion, without the circulation of the body.That is, the possible unwanted effects of such funds are minimized.In addition to the antimycotic component, the ointment contains an antibiotic and anti -inflammatory corticosteroid elements.It facilitates local itching and irritation.All ointments should be used not only at the site of damage, but also to capture healthy areas.Ointment is treated within 2-8 weeks, depending on the activity, damage and doctor's recommendations.The structure of the cream is not able to penetrate the deep layers of the nail and the skin, so it is necessary to prepare the damaged area for effective use.The nail plate should be cut as much as possible (as the nail is peeling and collapsing, light and not painful).The cream is applied directly to the skin cushion under the nail and the injured tissues.

Local therapy: antimycotic nail polish

Therapeutic antifungal nail polish is another essential tool for local use.Of course, the varnish should be used with creams or ointments.And first and foremost, you need to know the opinion of your doctor.Different tools may have different methods of application that your doctor or use in use.Most often, the varnish is applied 1-2 times a day to a cleaned nail.The treatment continues for at least 2 weeks.

Treatment of severe forms of onychomycosis

In severe advanced cases of onychomycosis, an integrated approach to treatment is required.At the same time, the doctor selects the most optimal combinations of local medicines and systems.This approach has many positive points:

1. The treatment period decreases (for example, instead of 18 months of treatment for onychomycosis, Stop groseofulvin lasts only one year of complex therapy).
2. The risk of developing undesirable reactions from the body has decreased (due to the use of lower drugs and redistribution of local and systemic cures, which should be drunk inside).
3. The possibility of developing the relapse of the disease is significantly reduced.
4.  The ability to affect not only the fungus, which is "on the surface" but also in other body tissues for possible infection.

To select complex therapy, you need to carefully examine the history of the disease and collect all the information about the pathogen. You can choose the most effective medicines in this case, which will have an immediate positive effect.

Remedies for painless removal of the affected nail

In the modern world, when it is difficult to find time to reach a doctor's office, people are used to using methods to broadcast themselves.One of the painless methods was to remove the fungus nail.It should be understood that this cannot be accurately agreed with the treatment of nail fungus.Rather, this is a variation of temporary postponement and alternative to surgical intervention.The composition of such drugs includes propylene glycol, urea, and various acids and oils.Such a material complex has many actions:

• Anti -inflammatory, analgesic and reducing edema;
• softening effect on the nail, which promotes its detachment;
• antimicotic effect;
•  Antiseptic effect.

After removing the patient, the cream is used to accelerate the growth of the new nail plate.It disinfects open tissues and creates comfortable conditions for growing a new nail.Note that if you have a sudden discomfort at the place of applying the cream, burning, pain or itching, you should immediately remove the compression and rinse the application site.In the case of malization, burns or itching, remove the patch immediately, rinse with soap water and contact a specialist.

Treatment of onychomycosis in children

Any disease, including children onychomycosis, should be treated under the strict supervision of the doctor.Children's organization has its own qualities that restrict the use of certain funds.For example, the baby's body has not yet developed a fully strong immunity system.In a child, up to a certain age, almost all organs and systems increase and growth.Given the high toxicity of many antimycotic agents, use in children is strictly limited.Sometimes local products are prescribed for the treatment of children on onychomycosis.On the one hand, they are safer because they have no systematic effect and, on the other hand, can cause allergic reactions that many children are prone to.Therefore, the appointment of antifungal drugs should be performed by a doctor who is well aware of the child's history.

Effective methods for treating onychomycosis from conventional medicine

The folk drugs of homemade aircraft are unlikely to help to complete the disease.At the same time, they are able to relieve discomfort - itching, burning, pain, swelling, redness.In addition, they may become another connection to an integrated approach to the treatment of nail fungus.Folk medicines are the least budgetary method of treatment and recovery during and after the disease.Classification of the most effective reliable folk methods for treating onkhomycosis contains the following methods:

• hydrogen peroxide;
• vinegar;
• iodine;
• tea tree oil;
• Different essential oils.

These methods are tested by time and many people.In addition, their effectiveness is easy to explain from a medical point of view.Most modern medicinal medicines contain these ingredients in their composition.Therefore, of course, folk remedies have the right to exist.

Hydrogen -peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide has a strong antibacterial effect.This can be found in almost any family's home medicine cabinet.And shopping in a pharmacy is easier than simple because it is sold without a prescription.Hydrogen peroxide is used to treat onychomycosis in the affected area of the leg or arm.First, rinse this zone thoroughly with soap under warm water, steam the nails by adding soap or soda. Thoroughly dry the space so that there is no liquid.The hygiene nail care is then done - they are cut as soon as possible and cut as soon as possible.Vata-gauze seals are made of cotton and bandages, which must be impregnated with hydrogen peroxide.The basis for compression is applied to the affected area, secured with several layers of the bandage and tied (not to tighten the bloodstream).The top is packed with plastic foil.Such a compression lasts for 30 minutes, then removed and washed with warm water in the sore area.This procedure is performed every day before the effect appears.

Iodine applications

The position of iodine is roughly the same as the hydrogen peroxide.It is in almost every house and can be purchased cheaply at a pharmacy.Iodine has a fungicide, while fungal growth and reproduction are inhibited, cells die.It affects a person's skin and circle, removing inflammation and itching.Before performing the procedure, rinse the location of the damage thoroughly with soap, treated with cosmetics and dry.It is necessary to produce a container with soda solution.You can then apply iodine - between the fingers to the nails, the cuticle and the skin.Then lower your leg into the soda solution for 30 minutes.

This method has many contraindications and side effects:

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

Essential oils

There are some scientific evidence that essential oils are effective against mycosis.In particular, cinnamon essential oil can be used against onchomycosis.Cinnamon can regulate blood sugar content - the main "food" of the fungus.Pre -use of cinnamon essential oils are similar to the same: steam legs, nails are treated with scissors and a file.The cinnamon oil should be dispelled on the nail and immediately rubbed into the cuticle area.In order to influence, the nails must continue to be steamed.

Basics of prevention of onychomycosis

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

1. Thorough hygiene of the legs should be done every day: wash with soap, wipe.Cut the nails once a week and treat the cuticle.
2. The shoes should be comfortable, not crushed or rubbed.The foot should not sweat.If this happens, choose shoes from natural materials.
3. When you try shoes in stores, you need to use disposable tracks.
4. Public places - baths, pools, hotels, beaches - should not be barefoot.The boards provide sufficient protection to the legs.
5. After visiting public places, wash your feet with soap.
6. Wisely create the choice of manicure and pedicure masters.All materials and tools should be processed and disinfected in front of each visitor.It is best to use personal basics or disposable materials.
7. Good softening foot cream should be used to avoid cracks and burrows.

Following these simple rules will help not to infect the nail fungus.And in case of illness - do not expand other people and recover as soon as possible.