Nail fungus treatment

Beaches, public baths, swimming pools - all these are places where it is easy to be infected with onychomycosis.In addition, nail fungus can develop if not observedHygiene, wear uncomfortable or dirty shoes.In the current phase of medicine development, there are means that allow the disease to effectively combat the disease, but the treatment process is long and complex.

The classification of onicomycosis

Tactics, duration and complexity of your future treatment may depend on the type of nail fungus.Therefore, it is so important to determine which specific development option is observed in this case.There are several classifications of onychomycosis.The most popular are two of them, which as much as possible reflects all the subtleties of nail damage with a fungus.

Classification of household scientists:

1. Norotrophic form of onychomycosis.The color of nail plate exchanges, longitudinal stripes and spots appear, located mainly on the side parts (closer to the cuticle) of the nail.The thickness and density of the nail in this form does not change.
2. Hypertrophic form.The nail plate thickens due to hyperkeratosis.At the same time, a healthy glow of the nail disappears, becomes unequal, thick, peeled or shrunk on the sides.

3. Onical form.Atrophic changes on the nail, from the distal edge, are observed, the detachment zones appear, which at first look like white areas.The color of the nail plate is faded, gray.

Classification proposed by N. Zaias in 1972:

1. Distal submarine form.Changes affect the tip of the nail, become thinner, exfolia, crumbs, there may be inappropriate growth and thickening (growing as if in a wave).The color of the entire nail becomes yellow, white or gray.
2. Superficial form.Changes in the form of spots and white strips are expressed, which gradually increase, change the structure and become darker.
3. Proximal submarine form.It originates near the posterior nail roll and spreads in the proximal direction of the cuticle.
4. Total dystrophic form.The whole nail acquires an incorrect structure, thickens, its color changes, is destroyed.

Externally, onicomycosis in early stages is easy to take as usual nail or the manifestation of vitamin deficiency.

Nail fungus treatment

For starters, it is worth understanding that nail fungus is a disease that will not be healed by itself, even if you eliminate harmful factors.For the treatment of nail fungus, they are more often to resort to complex therapy.The basis of therapeutic actions is antimicotic agents.Different treatment tactics can be chosen, depending on the degree of damage to the nail plate and the form of the disease:

1. Local therapy.Acceptable only in the early stages of the disease.At the same time, medications are used superficially in the form of ointments, creams, enamels.
2. System therapy.It is necessary for more serious damage, when more half of the nail is exposed to onychomycosis.In this case, in addition to local funds, medications are used that are used inward.

It's hard to choose a better medicine for nail fungi, so you need a general approach.Note that the complexity of therapy takes into account some sanitary measures. In particular, by establishing the diagnosis of onychomycosis, it is necessary to process the disinfections of shoes, socks, gloves - clothing in contact with the affected area, a complete processing of towels and toiletries is required.These actions are carried out on special disinfectants.

System Treatment: Compresses

Treatment with averages of tablets is called systemic, since the substance penetrates the body, sucks the blood and with its current enters the scene, accumulating in high active concentrations.The systematic approach is more justified as it allows to avoid complications of the disease and provide complete assistance on all sides.System tools have several against -indications and restrictions on use.For example, they cannot be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Therefore, its use requires a mandatory consultation from an expert.

Local therapy: ointments

Local treatment of onychomycosis is extremely effective as the fungus prefers to remain on the surface for a long time.But only in the early stages of the disease.An invaluable advantage of local medications is that they immediately act on injury without circulation in the body.That is, the possible undesirable effects of such funds are minimized.In addition to the antimycotic component, the ointment includes an antibiotic and antibiotic corticosteroid element.He relieves local itching and irritation.All ointments should be applied to clean the dry skin, not only at the place of damage, but also around, capturing healthy areas.The treatment of ointments is performed within 2-8 weeks, depending on the activity of the medicine, the area of damage and the recommendations of the doctor.The structure of the cream is not able to penetrate the deep layers of the nail and skin;Therefore, for effective use, it is necessary to prepare the damaged area.The nail plate should be cut as much as possible (since the nails exfoliates and crumbly, it is easy and not painful).The cream is applied directly to the skin pillow under the nail and in damaged fabrics around.

Local Therapy: Antimic Enamel

Therapeutic antifungal enamels are another indispensable tool for local use.Obviously, the varnish should be used together with creams or ointments.And first of all, you should find out your doctor's opinion.Different tools may have different application methods, which should be aware of the doctor or instructions for use.Most of the time, the varnish is applied 1-2 times a day to a clean nail.Treatment remains at least 2 weeks.

Treatment of serious forms of onychomycosis

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

1. The treatment period is reduced (for example, instead of 18 months in the treatment of onychomycosis, the stopofulvin of stopping is only up to one year of complex therapy).
2. The risk of developing unwanted body reactions is reduced (due to the use of lower doses of medicines and redistribution of local and systemic remedies that need to be drunk inside).
3. The possibility of disease relapse development is significantly reduced.
4.  The ability to influence not only the fungus, which is "on the surface", but also in the possible infection in other body tissues.

To select complex therapy, it is necessary to carefully study the history of the disease and collect all information about the causative agent. Then the doctor may choose the most effective medicines in this case that 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 the doctor's office, people are used to using self -medication methods.One of them was a painless way to remove the nail affected by a fungus.It should be understood that this cannot be equated precisely to the treatment of nail fungus.Instead, this is a temporary postponement variant of treatment and an alternative to surgical intervention.The composition of the compositions of such drugs includes propylene glycol, urea and various acids and oils.A complex of substances has several actions:

• Anti -inflammatory, analgesic and reduction edema;
• Softening effect on nail that promotes its detachment;
• antimicotic action;
•  Anti -thesis effect.

Once the patient is removed, you should use the cream to accelerate the growth of the new nail plate.It disinfects open fabrics and creates comfortable conditions for the growth of a new nail.Note that if you suddenly feel discomfort at the cream application site, burning, pain or itching, you will need to immediately remove compaction, rinse the application site.In case of misunderstanding, burning or itching in the treatment area, immediately remove the adhesive, rinse with soap water and contact a specialist.

Treatment of onychomycosis in children

Treatment of any diseases, including onychomycosis in children, should be performed under a strict supervision of a doctor.The children's organism has its own characteristics that limit the use of certain funds.For example, the baby's body has not yet fully formed a powerful immunity system.In a child, up to a certain age, the growth and development of almost all organs and systems continue.Given the high toxicity of many antimicotic agents, their use in children is strictly limited.For the treatment of onychomycosis in children, local products are sometimes prescribed.On the one hand, they are safer because they do not have a systemic effect, but on the other hand, they can cause allergic reactions to which many children are likely.Therefore, the appointment of antifungal drugs should be performed by a doctor who is well familiar with the child's history.

Effective methods for treating Onychomicosis from traditional medicine

Popular remedies for home aircraft will hardly help to completely cure the disease.However, they are able to relieve the unpleasant symptoms a little - itching, burning, pain, swelling, redness.In addition, they can become another link in the integrated approach to nail fungus treatment.Popular remedies are the most budgetary method of treatment and restoration during and after the disease.The classification of the most effective reliable folkloric methods of Onykhomicosis treatment includes the following methods:

• Hydrogen peroxide;
• vinegar;
• iodine;
• Tea tree oil;
• Several 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, popular remedies have the right to exist.

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide has a strong antibacterial effect.It can be found in a cabinet of drugs at home of almost any family.And buying it in a pharmacy is easier than simple, because it is sold without a prescription.For the treatment of onychomycosis, hydrogen peroxide is used as compaction in the affected area of the leg or arm.First, you need to completely rinse this zone with warm water, steam nails with the addition of soap or soda. Dry the place well so that it does not have a liquid.Then hygienic nail care is performed - they are cut and cut as soon as possible with a file.Vata-Gauze joints are prepared from cotton and bandages, which need to be impregnated with hydrogen peroxide.The base of the compress is applied to the affected area, fixed with several layers of the dressing, tied (so as not to squeeze the bloodstream).Top is wrapped with plastic film.This compaction lasts 30 minutes, after which it should be removed and washed with warm water in the sore area.This procedure is performed every day before the effect appears.

Iodine applications

The situation with iodine is almost the same as with hydrogen peroxide.It is in almost every house and in this case it can be bought cheaply in a pharmacy.The iodine has a fungicidal property, while the growth and reproduction of the fungus are inhibited, its cells die.It acts on a person's skin and nails, removing inflammation and itching.Before performing the procedure, completely rinse the place of soap damage, treated with cosmetic and dry dry.It is also necessary to prepare a container with a soda solution.Then you can apply iodine - to nails, cuticle and skin between your fingers.Then lower your legs into a soda solution for 30 minutes.

This method has several against -indications and side effects:

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

Essential Oils

There are some scientific evidence that essential oils are effectively fighting ringworm.In particular, cinnamon essential oil can be used against onychomycosis.Cinnamon is able to regulate the content of blood sugar - the main "food" of mushrooms.Preparations before using cinnamon essential oil are similar to them: steam legs, treat the nails with scissors and a file, clean.Cinnamon oil should be spread to the nail and rubbed into the cuticle area immediately after that.To affect, nails should still be cooked steam.

The basics of prevention of onicomyxis

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

1. Full leg hygiene is required every day: wash with soap, clean.Once a week, you should trim your nails and treat the cuticle.
2. The shoes should be comfortable, not crushed, not rubbed.The leg should not sweat.If this happens, choose shoes between natural materials.
3. When trying shoes in stores, it is necessary to wear disposable bands.
4. Being in public places - baths, swimming pools, hotels, beaches - you should not walk barefoot.The slates will provide sufficient protection to their legs.
5. After visiting public places, wash your legs with soap.
6. Create wisely for the choice of manicure and pedicure masters.All materials and tools must be processed and disinfected before each visitor.It is best to use personal backgrounds or disposable materials.
7. A good softening feet cream should be used so that there are no cracks and burrs.

Compliance with these simple rules will help you not to infect with a nail fungus.And in case of illness - do not extend it to others and recover as soon as possible.