The nail fungus is called onychomycosis.It is provoked by microorganisms, such as candido-bacteria, as well as pathogenic fungi-mold, trichophytons, microsporum, etc. In the ranking of antifungal drugs, the leading positions occupy varnishes, as the most convenient in use.In fact, effective products from the fungus are in every niche of dosage forms.The key to recovery is a regular and correct use of the selected drug.
Briefly about onychomycosis
Nail fungus can occur at any age.There is increased risk for children and the elderly.The disease does not mean that a person is sloppy, because Mikoz can be “grabbed” anywhere:
- in the pool;
- bath or sauna;
- on the beach;
- from the soil;
- in the store (when trying on);
- at home (if the infection "brought" another member of the family);
- In the manicure office.
Mycosis of the nail plates (nails) is more likely to suffer from people with impaired immunity, sweating of the feet, dermatomycosis on the feet or other parts of the body.
The fungus manifests itself as follows: the growth of nails slows down, colored (storm, yellow, white, greenish) inclusions or stains appear on their surface, the shape of the nail plate changes.All the first symptoms do not attract attention.If the patient rarely pays attention to the nails, he may simply not notice them.The progress of the fungus declares itself a thickening of the horn plates, a complete change in their color.Most often, the nails become yellow-gray, thick, crumble with a haircut.In this case, the changes become pronounced, attract attention.However, the described state of the nail indicates the “prescription” of the fungus.The infection has already penetrated deep into the nail plate, and possibly in its base.
The self -medication of onychomycosis is a bad idea.Symptoms should be evaluated by a dermatologist.The doctor prescribes an analysis - a microscopic examination of a part of the nail.Thanks to him, the nature of the pathogen will become known, treatment will be selected.The use of specific drugs against a particular fungus increases the chances of quick and full cure.Independent therapy is fraught with periodic improvement of the state of the plates, followed by deterioration - relapse.The patient can treat himself for years, and not achieve recovery.An appeal to a doctor at the first symptoms of the disease practically guarantees success.
Therapy of the nail fungus is difficult to recall the patients to the doctor.The nail plate is dense, the deeper “the fungus will get, the more difficult it is to expel it from there.Home preparations in this matter will not help - there are no such herbs and products that can penetrate the leather appendages and kill the fungus in them.The second reason for the failure of attempts to recover is the irregular use of drugs.Patients miss treatments, temporarily stop treatment (the bubble ended at the wrong time, there was no way to buy), leveling all the achieved results of therapy.
To cure nail fungus on the legs, you should choose the right drug.If there is no way to consult with a specialist, you can purchase a wide range of action.The medicine must be regularly used according to the instructions, while the damaged nail is completely replaced by healthy - it will grow.
Preparation is important
The task of any antifungal drugs is to get into the horn plate as deep as possible.Fulgicidal (killing fungus) concentrations should be in all layers and parts of the nail.It is extremely difficult to achieve this with thickened nails.To make the medicine work - he needs to help.
Before the first use of an antifungal drug, it is necessary to remove the entire affected part of the nail as fully as possible.To do this, prepare a bath of salt and soda.Soda and soda are bred in hot water.Add a tablespoon of bulk components for each liter of water.After dissolving the substances, immerse in the foot solution for 15-20 minutes.The bath helps soften the dense scales.
Having wiped their legs, they begin to remove nails.They must be cut as short as possible.They cut the entire free edge.If the nail is partially laying from the box, this free area is also cut.The “pocket” under the plate will be a place of constant accumulation of keratinized cells and an excellent nutrient medium for the fungus.
The thickening area is cut down with a regular file until it becomes thin and smooth.The medicine will penetrate into the thin nail quickly and fully.
If the plates are overly thickened (this happens with advanced forms of onychomycosis), a special medicine should be used to remove them.
The kit includes an ointment, a set of plasters of various sizes and a device, for squeezing the drug from a tube.The ointment is applied to prepared nails with a dense layer.Top with a patch on top.It is important to fix it qualitatively.If the patch is peel off, the ointment will be erased and there will be no effect.
After a day, the bandage is removed.The legs are immersed in warm water for 10 minutes.After rubbing, they begin to remove the plate.The damaged part of the nail is cleaned from the kit until it is easy to go.Then again a bandage is applied for a day.
The manipulation is repeated while the nail becomes as dense and smooth as possible.After that, you can continue treatment with any antifungal drug for nails.
Nail ointment from fungus
Despite the difficulties in use, ointments are still the most popular medicine for the treatment of skin and nail fungus.Application on the legs does not require third -party assistance, so the patient may opt for venerable drugs.
Antifungal solutions
Naftifin -based solutions are very popular - this is an antifungal substance of a wide spectrum of action.Auxiliary components in the solution allow it to penetrate as deep as possible into the nail plate and have its own effect there.All funds are used according to the standard scheme.After preliminary preparation of the nail, it is treated with a medicine - 1 drop is applied to the base, 2 - under the free edge.Manipulation is repeated 2 times a day, until a complete recovery.
Antifungal coatings
Respect among doctors and popularity among consumers deserve stable coatings with an antifungal effect.They perform several functions at once:
- instantly improve the appearance of the nails affected by onychomycosis;
- create active concentrations in its thickness;
- maintain a stable level of antifungal substance in the plate;
- reduce the risk of processing;
- facilitate the long -term treatment of onychomycosis.
Treatment of nail fungus on the legs takes a lot of time, requires significant financial costs.If you adhere to medical recommendations and be treated competently, recovery will come a few months later.Self -medication with folk drugs is stretched for years.During this time, the fungus passes into a neglected shape, which is fraught with complete destruction of the horn plates.