How to treat toenail fungus? This question worries many who suffer from this disease. Or rather, suffers from it. Fungi on toenails (onychomycosis) cause concern in that the appearance of the nails becomes very unattractive. And it makes no sense to paint over a sore nail with varnish. It is better to learn than to treat fungus. Moreover, there are many medicines that successfully fight the disease. Let's try to find the most effective remedy for nail fungus.
Fungi can defeat everyone, so it is necessary to know the methods of treating this disease.
Mushrooms from the beach
It is easy to get infected with onychomycosis. All you have to do is put on the shoes of a sick person, walk barefoot on the beach or on the floor in the pool. Mushrooms prefer moist places with a fairly high temperature. These are baths, saunas, sports complexes. But it also happens that someone in the family becomes a source of infection. This is why it is so important for everyone to have their own slippers and wear special shoes at suspected sites of infection.
Toenail fungus is usually treated by adults. In children, this disease practically does not appear. The conditions for the development of the disease are:
- sudden drop in immunity;
- various diseases (diabetes mellitus, obesity, circulatory disorders in the legs, etc. );
- age-related changes in the acid-base balance of the skin and nails.
It is impossible not to notice the fungus on the foot, the nail changes so much. The color from pink becomes gray, yellow or green, the plaque thickens and crumbles, pain and itching appear at the site of the lesion.
But not only the unaesthetic appearance of the foot is an indication for the treatment of mycosis. The fungus during its growth and reproduction poisons nearby tissues, toxic substances accumulate and cause metabolic disorders, interfere with the normal functioning of the digestive, nervous and cardiovascular systems. If moreover you do not follow the rules of personal hygiene, then disputes will "capture" new areas.
The fight against fungi should be started as soon as possible and of course under the supervision of a specialist. It is he who will help to understand the variety of means to fight the disease and to choose the right method of treatment.
The sooner you start fighting a fungal infection, the sooner you can get rid of it.
Cream, spray or pill?
Means for the treatment of fungi are divided into several groups. First, pharmacies offer expensive drugs and medicines at an affordable price. And in this case, cheap tools does not mean bad.
Second, there are many ways to treat toenail fungus. For this use:
- varnish;
- creams;
- tablets;
- folk remedies.
But be patient. If you decide to use traditional medicine, you will have to wait a long time for the result - a few months, or even a whole year. Ready for a quick effect? Use complex therapy - local remedies (varnishes, ointments) plus tablets. Active substances are able to accumulate in the tissues, which reduces the duration of the disease. But this is exactly the case when treatment should be under the supervision of a doctor. Remedies for nail fungus have many contraindications, their uncontrolled use can negate the effectiveness of treatment and lead to further progression of the disease.
Spray is a good remedy for nail fungus in the initial stage of the disease. Varnishes destroy fungi at the cellular level. They are applied according to the scheme, the treatment is quite long. By the way, it is not forbidden to apply it ordinary on medical varnish. You can try a special serum as well as patches.
It is also recommended to carry out treatment, actively using preparations for removing nail plate. The tools do not get rid of the fungus, but simply disperse the affected nail. Before using the funds, it is necessary to steam the feet, then wipe the feet dry and apply the preparation. Try not to stick to the skin near the nail. After the time specified in the instructions, remove the plaster with which the finger is closed and clean the affected tissue. This procedure is performed until the fungus is completely eliminated.
A very effective remedy for mycosis - creams, oils, sprays. There are many of them, each based on the active substance:
- naftifine;
- ketoconazole;
- oxyconazole;
- terbinafine;
- bifonazole.
Tablets are the most effective remedy for nail fungus, but they are also more unsafe. The age of children, hepatic and renal pathologies, taking hormonal drugs are absolute contraindications to taking such a drug.
The doctor will monitor the effectiveness of the treatment for toenail fungus. Over time, damaged tissue must be replaced with healthy tissue. Complete recovery is confirmed in the laboratory. It is necessary to pass the necessary tests and wait for the results. You should also consider the possibility of an allergy to the drug. In this case, another antifungal medicine should be used.
Unusual, but not useless
The main thing to remember is that it is not recommended to walk barefoot on the beach, in a public pool, shower and the like. These places are a threat to your feet.
In the fight against fungal infections, all means are good. Some of them are quite unexpected. Here, for example, Creolin is a medicine used in veterinary medicine. Feedback on its effectiveness is positive. It has antiseptic, disinfectant and antiparasitic action.
Mouthwash will also help treat the fungus. Apple cider vinegar baths, Fukortsin, a mixture of lavender and tea tree essential oils, are also used as medicine. They need natural oils, which means they can not be cheap.
In combination with drug therapy, it is best to use treatment with folk remedies. Here are some of the most effective ways.
- In the morning and evening, treat the nails with iodine solution (1 point is enough). The duration of treatment is 10 days. There may be pain. It should pass in 2-3 days.
- Grind 2 cloves of garlic and mix with butter (100 g). In one day, treat the feet with the resulting oil. Repeat daily for a month. The result can be seen after a week of application.
- Distribute 1 tablespoon. l. sea salt in 1 liter of hot water. Soak your feet in the solution every day for 2 weeks in a row
- Dip one foot into warm paraffin wax and apply it to the affected nail for 15 minutes. The procedures continue for 3 weeks.
- Cut a lemon circle into 2 parts, stick to the affected nail, fix with a bandage and polyethylene. It is enough to perform such a procedure for 8 - 10 days.
- Rub kombucha daily on sore nail. The course of treatment is 20 days.
- Mix equal amounts of chamomile, violets and yarn. Pour a liter of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Soak the gauze in the resulting infusion, apply to the nail.
- Grind 100 g of aspen bark, boil in 0. 5 liters of water. Raise your nails in this decoction. Then treat them with a mixture of laundry soap and baking soda (1 tablespoon each). Treat daily.
- Mix with water 70% vinegar essence in 1/1 proportions. Add the flour. Fix the resulting dough on the nail. The skin should not come into contact with the dough. After a few days, the affected nail will come off and a healthy nail will grow in its place.
There are many popular methods by which treatment is performed. Many believe that this therapy is the best remedy for nail fungus.
Do not go barefoot
It is unlikely that you will be able to protect yourself 100% from nail fungus. But it is worth remembering preventive measures, especially since they are not so complicated, and medicines are mostly expensive.
Do not try new shoes with bare feet, be sure to wear a sock. Wash your feet with soap before going to bed. Use special shoes in showers, saunas, swimming pools, on the beach. If you suffer from sweating, use special preparations. Change socks, stockings, tights every day.
The fungus is hard to defeat, but it is quite possible.
Like not getting infected at all.