Treatment of nail fungus

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

Classification of onychomycosis

The tactics, duration and complexity of its future treatment can depend on the type of nail fungus.Therefore, it is so important to determine which particular development opportunity is observed in this case.There are several classifications of onycomycosis.The most popular are two of them, which as much as possible reflect all the details of nail damage with a fungus.

Classification of local scientists:

1. Normotrophic form of onycomycosis.The color of the nail plate changes, the longitudinal stripes and stains appear, mainly located on the sides (closer to the cuticle) of the nail.The thickness and density of the nail in this form does not change.
2. Hypertrophic forms.The nail plate thickens due to hyperkeratosis.At the same time, a healthy nail glow disappears, it becomes uneven, thick, peeled or peeling on the sides can be observed.

3. Onikolytic forms.Atrophic changes are observed on the nail, starting from the distal edge, appear, detachment areas appear, which initially look like white areas.The color of the nail plate becomes faded, gray.

Classification proposed by N. Zaias in 1972:

1. The distal form of the submarine.Changes affect the tip of the nail, becomes thinner, exfoliates, crushes, there may be improper growth and obesity (grows as if in a wave).The color of the entire nail becomes yellow, white or gray.
2. Surface forms.Changes in the form of the appearance of white spots and strips, which gradually grow, change the structure and become darker.
3. Proximal submarine form.It springs near the rear nail roll and spreads in the proximal direction with the cuticle.
4. Total dystrophic form.The whole nail adopts an incorrect structure, thickens, its color changes, it is destroyed.

On the outside, onycomycosis in the early stages is easy to take as common damage to the nail or the manifestation of vitamin deficiency.

Treatment of nail fungus

To begin with, it is worth noting that nail fungi are a disease that will not heal itself, even if you eliminate harmful factors.For the treatment of nail fungus, they are often directed to complex therapy.The basis of therapeutic actions is antimicotic agents.Different treatment tactics can be selected depending on the degree of damage to the nail plate and the form of the disease:

1. Local therapy.Acceptable only in the initial stages of the disease.At the same time, medicines are used superficially in the form of ointments, creams, nail polishes.
2. System therapy.It is necessary for more serious damage when more half the nail is exposed to onycomycosis.In this case, in addition to local funds, medicines taken inside are used.

It is difficult to choose a better remedy for nail fungus, so you need a general approach.Please note that the complexity of therapy takes into account some sanitary measures. In particular, when making the diagnosis of onycomycosis, processing of disinfection of shoes, socks, gloves - clothing in contact with the affected area, complete towel processing, personal hygiene products are needed.These actions are performed in separate disinfectants.

System Treatment: Tablets

Tablet treatment is called systemic, as the substance penetrates the body, absorbs into the bloodstream, and with its current enters the stage, accumulating at high active concentrations.Systematic approach is more justified as it allows you to prevent the complications of the disease and provide full assistance from all parties.System tools have a number of contraindications and restrictions in use.For example, they cannot be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Therefore, their use requires a mandatory consultation of a specialist.

Local therapy: ointments

Local treatment of onychomycosis is extremely effective, as the fungus, however, prefer to stay on the surface for a long time.But only in the very initial stages of the disease.An invaluable advantage of local medicines is that they immediately act directly on lesions without circulation in the body.That is to say, the potential undesirable effects of such funds are minimized.In addition to antimycotic ingredients, the oil includes an antibiotic and anti -inflammatory corticosteroid element.It facilitates local itching and irritation.All ointments should be applied to cleanse dry skin not only at the site of damage but also around, catching healthy areas.The treatment of ointments is performed within 2-8 weeks, depending on the activity of the drug, the damage area and the doctor's recommendations.The cream structure is not able to penetrate the deep layers of nail and skin, so for effective use it is necessary to prepare the damaged area.The nail plate should be cut as much as possible (as the nail exfoliates and crushes, it is light and not painful).The cream is applied directly to the skin pillow under the nail and to the damaged tissues around.

Local therapy: Antimikotic nail plate

The therapeutic antifungal nail policies are another necessary tool for local use.Of course, varnish should be used along with creams or ointments.And first of all, you need to discover your doctor's opinion.Different tools may have different methods of application, which must be aware of the physician or in the instructions for use.Most often, the varnish is applied 1-2 times a day on a cleaned nail.Treatment continues at least 2 weeks.

Treatment of severe forms of onycomycosis

In severe cases of onycomycosis, an integrated approach to therapy is required.At the same time, the doctor chooses the most optimal 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 onycomycosis, the Groseofulvin stop is only up to one year of complex therapy).
2. The risk of developing undesirable reactions from the body has been reduced (due to the use of lower doses of medication and redistribution of local and systemic remedies to be drunk).
3. The possibility of developing the disease recovery has been significantly reduced.
4.  The ability to affect not only the fungus, which is "on the surface", but also on the potential infection in other tissues of the body.

To choose complex therapy, it is necessary to carefully study the history of the disease and collect all the information about the causative agent. Then the doctor will be able to choose the most effective medication in this case that will have an immediate positive effect.

Remedies for painless lifting of the affected nail

In the modern world, when it is difficult to find time to get to the doctor's office, people are accustomed 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 equally equated with the treatment of nail fungus.On the contrary, this is a variant of temporary delay of treatment and an alternative to surgical intervention.The composition of the compounds of such medicines includes propylene glycol, urea and various acids and oils.Such a complex of substances has several actions:

• Anti -inflammatory, analgesic and reduced edema;
• softening effect on the nail that promotes its detachment;
• antimycotic action;
•  Antiseptic effect.

Once the patient is removed, you should use the cream to accelerate the growth of the new nail plate.Disinfects open fabrics and creates comfortable conditions for growing a new nail.Note, if you suddenly feel discomfort at the site of application of cream, burning, pain or itching, you should remove the compression immediately, rinse the application site.In case of wrongdoing, burning or itching in the treatment area, immediately remove the chopped, rinse with soap water and contact a specialist.

Treatment of onycomycosis in children

The treatment of any disease, including onycomycosis in children, should be performed under strict supervision of a physician.The children's body has its own characteristics that limit the use of certain funds.For example, the baby's body has not yet fully formed a powerful immune system.In a child, up to a certain age, the growth and development of almost all organs and systems continues.Given the high toxicity of many antimicotic agents, their use in children is strictly limited.For the treatment of onychomycosis in children, local use products are sometimes described.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 prone.Therefore, the appointment of antifungal drugs should be performed by a doctor who is well known to the child's history.

Effective methods for treating onychomycosis from traditional medicine

Popular remedies for home -made aircraft are unlikely to help cure the disease completely.However, they are able to relieve unpleasant symptoms - itching, burning, pain, swelling, redness.In addition, they can become another link to the integrated approach of nail fungus treatment.Popular remedies are the most budgetary method of treatment and restoration during and after the disease.Assessing the most effective reliable methods of treatment of onykhomycosis includes the following methods:

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

All of these methods are tested by time and a large number of people.Moreover, their effectiveness can be easily explained from a medical point of view.Most modern 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.It can be found in a home medicine cabinet of almost every family.And to buy it at a pharmacy is lighter than a simple one because it is sold without a prescription.For the treatment of onychomycosis, hydrogen peroxide is used as a compress in the affected area of the foot or arm.First you need to completely rinse this area with soap under warm water, steam nails with the addition of soap or soda. Dry the page thoroughly so that there is no liquid.Next, the hygienic care of the nails is performed - they are cut and cut as soon as possible with a file.Vata-gauze gaskets are prepared from cotton and bandages, which should be impregnated with hydrogen peroxide.The base of the compresses is applied to the affected area, fixed with several layers of bandage, connected (not to squeeze blood flow).The ball is wrapped in plastic film.Such a compress lasts 30 minutes, after which it should be removed and washed with warm water the injured area.This procedure is performed daily before the effect appears.

Iodine applications

The situation with iodine is almost the same as with hydrogen peroxide.It is in almost every home, and in this case it can be purchased cheaper at a pharmacy.Iodine has a fungal property, while the growth and reproduction of the fungus is obstructed, its cells die.It acts on a person's skin and nails, removing inflammation and itching.Before performing the procedure, completely rinse the site of soap damage, treated with cosmetics and dry dry.It is also required to prepare a container with a soda solution.Then you can apply iodine - on nails, cuticle and skin between your fingers.Then lower your feet to a soda solution for 30 minutes.

This method has some contraindications and side effects:

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

Essential oils

There are some scientific evidence that essential oils are effectively fighting mycosis.In particular, cinnamon essential oil can be used against onycomycosis.Cinnamon is able to regulate blood sugar content - the main "food" of the fungus.Preparations before the use of cinnamon essential oil are similar to the same: steam legs, treat nails with scissors and a file, wipe it dry.Cinnamon oil should be spread on the nail and rubbed into the cuticle area immediately after that.In order for it to affect, the nails must still be on steam.

Basics of preventing onycomycosis

In order for the fungus not to touch you and your family members, you need to follow simple hygiene rules and rules for using public places:

1. It is necessary to perform the full toe hygiene daily: Wash with soap, wipe.Once a week you should trim the nails and treat the cuticle.
2. The shoes should be comfortable, not pressed, not rubbed.The foot should not sweat.If this happens, choose shoes from natural materials.
3. When trying with shoes in stores, it is necessary to use available songs.
4. Being in public places - baths, pools, hotels, beaches - you don't have to walk barefoot.Slates will provide enough protection for your feet.
5. After visiting public places, wash your feet with soap.
6. Create wisely the choice of manicure and pedicure masters.All materials and tools must be processed and disinfected in front of each visitor.It is better to use personal funds or available materials.
7. A good leg cream should be used so that there are no cracks and burrs.

Compliance with these simple rules will help you not become infected with a nail fungus.And in case of illness - do not extend it to other people and heal as soon as possible.