How to treat nail fungus

The fungal infection on the legs, the second name of which onychomycosis, is considered a fairly common disease.

Despite the fact that it is very difficult to get infected with the disease, it is quite difficult to get rid of it due to frequent relapses.Therefore, after several unsuccessful attempts to treat, the question arises of how to treat nail fungus in order to forget about it forever.

Practice shows that complex therapy gives a good effect, which includes both drugs and treatment with folk remedies at home.

How the fungal infection spreads

The basis of all fungal diseases is an infectious nature, which is caused by pathogens.Favorable areas for her are usually leather and nail plates.In most cases, infection occurs in contact.

Infection of a healthy person by onhychimicosis occurs when ignoring simple personal hygiene rules:

1. presence in public places (pool, gym, beach) without shoes;
2. joint use with the bearer of onichimicosis toiletry, towel, shoes and things;
3. Nail processing with manicure accessories without preliminary sterilization.

Favorable conditions for the further growth of pathogenic microorganisms are increased humidity.This can be like a wet environment in a bath, pool and on the beach, so increased sweating of the legs when wearing stockings, socks and cramped shoes.

We hit the alarm!

A mushroom-parasite mushroom, which has settled on the nail plate, can easily cause a lot of grief and trouble to any of us.Despite the fact that the infection on the tissues spreads, not so rapidly, nevertheless, a gradual change in the shape of the nail leads to a loss of its normal appearance, and in some cases even causes pain.

In the presence of the following signs, it is extremely important to get a specialist consultation:

• The nail begins to lose natural shine and change the color.After exposure to the fungus, it can become muddy-white, yellowish-brown or gray-green;
• The nail loses its natural shape and begins to thicken, break or exfoliate;
• the formation of shaft hyperkeratosis (accumulation of keratinized nail mass under the plate);
• inflammation of the hole of the nail;
• Unpleasant smell.

We make an appointment with the doctor

Having noticed the first signs of a fungal infection, see a doctor immediately and do not hope for a miracle.The disease itself will not disappear, and when tightening it can affect healthy areas, cause an allergic reaction and reduce the body's immune functions.In addition, the transition of the disease into a chronic form is very difficult to treat and causes frequent relapses.

It is advisable to get advice from a tracologist who specializes in such diseases.The doctor conducts not only the inspection, but carries out diagnostic measures.During the examination, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, tissue scrapings are made for further analysis, which will determine the type of fungus and prescribe the necessary treatment.

It is not recommended to independently buy drugs and use without a doctor’s prescription, since some of them are absolutely not effective for certain types of fungal infection.And the lost time will only aggravate the course of the disease.

As an aid, you can try to use folk remedies at home.But I would like to say right away that a greater effect from them can only be obtained in combination with medical drugs.

External treatment treatment

Local therapy for the treatment of occhimicosis at the middle and late stage is considered less effective, since the maximum effect of active substances falls only on the surface of the nail plate.But under the nail and inside, as well as in the box and matrix, these drugs do not penetrate and therefore do not have the opportunity to fight the pathogens of infection.

Local treatment at home will be effective only if:

1. The disease is at the initial stage:
2. The fungus struck less than half of the nail plate;
3. Small sub -gear hyperkeratosis;
4. No more than 2 nails are affected on the leg.

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

Medication of treatment

If external drugs did not have the required effect and the fungal infection continues to progress, then the doctor is prescribed systemic therapy, which involves the appointment of stronger products.

System antifungal drugs are prescribed in the following cases:

• the disease is at a late stage;
• Most of the nail plate is affected;
• a strong form of hyperkeratosis or onicholysis;
• diabetes mellitus;
• The patient is more than 50 years old.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy received good reviews.This is one of the few methods of treatment that gives a guaranteed result.

Laser processing is absolutely painless, therefore it does not require the use of anesthetic drugs.Its advantages include the lack of side effects that is present when using tablet drugs.

The processing of the nail plate is carried out by penetrating the infrared spectrum of the laser.Before the procedure, the patient steams the leg in the soda bath for 20 minutes, well cleaning the affected area on the nail.The course of laser treatment is from 6-10 procedures.

The disadvantage of therapy is the lack of instant result.It can be found only after 2-3 months.

The effect of the effect after laser treatment can be achieved when combining treatment with drugs or replacing them 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 auxiliary therapy at home, you can use traditional medicine recipes that give excellent results in the treatment of fungal infection.It should be noted that some of them do not eliminate it, but only suspend the development of pathogens.Therefore, it is recommended to use these methods of treatment until the visible features completely disappear.

Apple vinegar treatment

One of the effective ways to get rid of the fungus at home is apple vinegar.Having processed the surface of the nail with special compounds prepared on the basis of vinegar, a acidic medium is formed in its tissues, which does not allow creating favorable conditions for the development of fungal microorganisms.

For preparation, you can use several proven recipes:

1. Baths with the addition of vinegar.For 3 liters of water, about one liter of apple cider vinegar will be required and a little potassium permanganate to obtain the composition of light pink.To perform water procedures, the solution should be pleasantly warm.Baths with vinegar are carried out 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 will be necessary to prepare eucalyptus oil (30 g), honey (10 g), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp) prepared components with each other thoroughly mix.In order not to lose the healing properties of the resulting ointment, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.

Soda treatment

Also, soda paste has positive reviews.To prepare it, only three ingredients will be required: soda, water and citric acid.The required amount of soda is thoroughly stirred with a small amount of water until a pasty mixture is formed.We apply the resulting mass to a pre -steamed nail, after which we drip a few drops of lemon juice and wait for a chemical reaction.It manifests itself in the form of a slight hissing and a small pinching.After 10 minutes, the paste can be washed off, and the legs are rinsed with warm water and wiped dry dry.

Folk remedies

Treatment of onychomycosis with folk remedies gives positive results when using the following recipes:

• daily treatment with a 20% alcohol solution of propolis of the affected nail;
• Prepare a gruel from fresh onions and apply a nail to the patient daily;
• Lubricate the damaged nail plate 2-3 times a week with celandine juice.The course of treatment is about 3 months;
• On sore nails, drip 1 drop of a 5% iodine solution.Treatment lasts within 20-30 days.Do not be afraid of the appearance of itching and burning.This fact indicates the effectiveness of exposure.

To get rid of a fungal infection, it takes a lot of time and effort.Do not wait for instant results.Armed with patience, follow the instructions.And then at some point you will see the result: the damaged area gradually began to leave and its place was taken by a healthy pink nail.