How to treat nail fungus

Fungal leg infection, the second name of which onychomycosis is considered a fairly common disease.

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

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

How fungal infection spreads

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

The infection of a healthy person from hydchimosis occurs by ignoring simple personal hygiene rules:

1. presence in public places (pool, gym, beach) without shoes;
2. Use in the joints with the toichimicosis toiletr, towel, shoes and things;
3. Nail processing with manicure accessories without preliminary sterilization.

The favorable conditions for the additional growth of pathogenic microorganisms are greater moisture.This can be like a humid atmosphere in a bathroom, to the pool and on the beach, so it increases the sweating of the legs by using socks, socks and narrow shoes.

We hit the alarm!

A mushroom fungus, which has settled on the nail plate, can easily cause a lot of pain and problems to any of us.Despite the fact that tissue infection spreads, not so quickly, however, a gradual change in the form of the nail leads to a loss of its normal appearance, and in some cases it even causes pain.

In the presence of the following signs, it is extremely important to obtain a specialized consultation:

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

We make an appointment with the doctor

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

It is advisable to obtain the advice of a trazologist specialized in such diseases.The doctor performs not only inspection, but also carries out diagnostic measures.During the exam, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, the tissue scrapes are performed for a subsequent analysis, which will determine the type of fungus and prescribe the necessary treatment.

It is not recommended to buy medications and use independently without the medical recipe, since some of them are not absolutely effective for certain types of fungal infection.And the lost time will only aggravate the course of the disease.

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

External treatment

Local therapy for the treatment of occimosis in 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 the interior, as well as in the box and the matrix, these medications do not penetrate and, therefore, do not have the opportunity to fight against the pathogens of the infection.

Local home treatment will be effective only if:

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

Before processing with antimicotic compounds, partial elimination of the affected nail horn structure is prescribed.You can use several drops, ointments and varnishes for treatment.

Treatment medications

If external medications did not have the required effect and fungal infection continues to progress, then systemic therapy was prescribed, which implies the appointment of stronger products.

System antifungal medications 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 onicolysis;
• diabetes mellitus;
• The patient is over 50 years old.

Laser therapy

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

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

The processing of the nail plate is carried out penetrating the infrared spectrum of the laser.Before the procedure, the patient vaps the leg in the soft drink bath for 20 minutes, cleaning the affected area in the nail.The laser treatment course comes 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 by combining drug treatment or replacing them with popular remedies at home.

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

Traditional medicine recipe treatment

As auxiliary therapy at home, you can use recipes for traditional medicines that provide 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 treatment methods until visible characteristics disappear completely.

Apple vinegar treatment

One of the effective ways of getting rid of the fungus at home is Apple's vinegar.Having prosecuted the nail surface with special compounds prepared on the basis of vinegar, an acidic medium is formed in its tissues, which does not allow to create favorable conditions for the development of fungal microorganisms.

For preparation, you can use several tested recipes:

1. Bathrooms with the addition of vinegar.For 3 liters of water, approximately one liter of apple cider vinegar and a bit of potassium permanganate will be required to obtain the composition of clear pink.To perform water procedures, the solution must be pleasantly warm.Vinegar baths are held for 7 days for 10-15 minutes, after which you must 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 vinegar (1 teaspoon) prepared with each other mix well with each other.In order not to lose the healing properties of the resulting ointment, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator.

Soda treatment

In addition, soda paste has positive reviews.To prepare it, only three ingredients will be required: soft drinks, water and citric acid.The required amount of soda is stirred thoroughly with a small amount of water until a pastry mixture is formed.We apply the resulting mass to a preceding 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 whistle and a small pinch.After 10 minutes, the pasta can be washed and the legs rins with warm water and dried dry.

Popular remedies

The treatment of onylomycosis with popular remedies gives positive results by using the following recipes:

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

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