How to treat nail fungus

Infection of the fungus in the foot, whose second name onychomycosis, is considered a very 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 relaps.Therefore, after some unsuccessful attempts to handle, the question arises how to treat nail fungus in order to forget it forever.

Practice shows that complex therapy gives a good effect, which includes both medicines and treatment with popular home remedies.

How the fungal infection spreads

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

The infection of a healthy person from onhychimicosis occurs when you ignore the simple rules of personal hygiene:

1. presence in public places (pool, gym, beach) without shoes;
2. common use with toilet carrier, towels, shoes and onychimicosis;
3. Nail processing with manicure equipment without prior sterilization.

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

We hit the alarm!

A parasite mushroom with mushrooms, which is placed on the nail plate, can easily cause a lot of sorrow and trouble for each of us.Despite the fact that infection in the tissue spreads, not so fast, however, 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 specialized consultation:

• The nail begins to lose natural brightness and change color.After exposure to fungi, it can be done with white, yellow-brown or gray-gray mud;
• The nail loses its natural shape and begins to thicken, break down or exterminate;
• the formation of axis hyperkeratosis (accumulation of keratinized nail mass under the plate);
• inflammation of the nail hole;
• Unpleasant odor.

We make an appointment with the doctor

Once you have 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 can affect healthy areas, cause an allergic reaction and reduce the body's immune functions.Moreover, passing 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 does not only inspection, but performs diagnostic measures.During the examination, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, tissue pieces are made for further analysis, which will determine the type of fungus and prescribe the necessary treatment.

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

As aid, you can try to use folk remedies at home.But I would like to say immediately that a greater effect of them can only be obtained in combination with medical medicines.

Treatment of external treatment

Local therapy for the treatment of middle and late phase occhimicosis is considered less effective, as 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 boxes and matrix, these medicines do not penetrate and therefore do not have the opportunity to combat the pathogens of infection.

Local home treatment will only be effective if:

1. The disease is in the initial stage:
2. The mushrooms hit less than half of the nail plate;
3. Small hyperkeratosia below -e small;
4. No more than 2 nails are affected on the feet.

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

Treatment medication

If external medicines did not have the required effect and 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 estimates.This is one of the few methods of treatment that gives a guaranteed result.

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

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

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

The effect of the effect after laser treatment can be achieved when combining treatment with medicines or replacing them with folk remedies at home.

The cost of treating laser therapy depends on the area of nail plate damage.

Treatment of traditional medicine recipes

As home auxiliary therapy, you can use traditional medicine recipes that give excellent results in treating 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 are completely disappeared.

Treatment with apple cider vinegar

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

For preparation, you can use some proven recipes:

1. Baths with the addition of vinegar.For 3 liters of water, about a liter of apple apple cider vinegar and a little potassium permanganate to get light rose composition.To perform water procedures, the solution must be warm warm.Vinegar baths are performed for 7 days for 10-15 minutes, after which you need to take a short break and repeat the course again.
2. Vinegar oil.In this case, it will be necessary to prepare the ingredients of eucalyptus oil (30 g), honey (10 g), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp) prepared with each other mixed.In order not to lose the healing properties of the resulting oil, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.

Soda

Also, paste soda has positive ratings.To prepare it, only three ingredients will be required: soda, water and citric acid.The required amount of soda is completely stirred with a small amount of water until a paste mix is formed.We apply the resulting mass to a predetermined nail, after which we drip a few drops of lemon juice and expect a chemical reaction.It manifests itself in the form of a slight noise and a small pinch.After 10 minutes, the paste can be washed, and the feet are rinsed with warm water and wiped dry.

Folk remedies

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

• daily treatment with a 20% solution of alcohol of the affected nail propolis;
• Prepare a savage 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 shows the effectiveness of exposure.

To get rid of a fungus infection, it takes a lot of time and effort.Don't wait for immediate results.Armed with patience, follow the instructions.And then at one point you will see the result: the damaged area gradually began to leave and its place was taken from a healthy pink nail.