Only comprehensive treatment will be able to relieve nail fungus on the legs.
For a positive result, you need to use several ways to combat fungal injection. Only the correct approach will quickly get rid of the disease.
Diagnosis of mycosis on the legs
It is not difficult to diagnose the disease, and this can be done at home.Inspect the nails and the space between the fingers - itching, redness, transparency of the nail plate, burning, a change in the color of the nail are signs of the disease.You can conduct diagnostics in another way, dilute the potassium permanganate until light purple and wet the nails in it-healthy nail plates will be painted, and patients will remain unchanged.As soon as the problem is discovered, the question arises about the treatment of the fungus, and then everyone decides for himself.
Start treating the disease at home using folk remedies or pharmacy drugs, or go to the doctor. Our advice - consult a specialist, only a doctor can prescribe the correct, complex treatment, which will lead to positive results.
What to expect from going to a medical institution when detecting a fungus:
- The dermatologist will carefully study the fungus under the microscope.
- Will indicate the focus of infection.
- It will reveal the cause of the disease.
- Will make an accurate diagnosis in accordance with the analyzes.
- Prescribe treatment.
It is worth noting that the diagnosis is completely painless, skin scales and particles from a sore nail are taken to the analysis.
The main types (schemes, courses) of complex therapy for onychomycosis
In the treatment of the fungus, only complex therapy is used using various drugs and drugs that will enhance the effect of each other.
A qualified specialist develops an individual treatment regimenBased on the characteristics of the patient’s body, the type of pathogen and a state of development of fungal infection.
Untimely treatment of nail fungus can lead to the following consequences:
- decrease in immunity;
- the appearance of eczema on the skin of the legs;
- allergy;
- If infection gets into the blood, the fungus can affect the internal organs.
The rapid taking measures, to eliminate the fungal infection from the body, contributes to the effective treatment of the fungus.There are many varieties of pathogens, and they can be identified only in laboratory conditionsTherefore, when contacting a dermatologist, he makes a part of particles from a sore nail.
Important!
The treatment regimen is selected individually, depending on the stages of the disease, which distinguish between three types - mycosis, the initial stage, a neglected disease.
In the last stage, getting rid of infection is very difficult, since it penetrated the body deep enough.At this stage, the nail plates become thickened and brittle, and the skin around is deformed.In this situation, recovery depends on the correct approach of the dermatologist to the treatment and the actions of the patient himself.
Antifungal varnishes and patchings: types and degree of efficiency
Quickly destroy the spores of the fungus will help special plasters, which are often recommended by mycologists.
The patch helps soften the affected nail, which facilitates its subsequent removal.
The most effective and common of them:
Plaster, ointment and special scrapers.Before applying, the nail is steamed in a special solution of soda and soap.The legs are dried with a towel.The patch is glued to the skin around the nail, on which the ointment is applied, and the same patch is glued on top.
Such a bandage is held for 3 days.After the patch is removed, the nail should again be steamed and the top layer of the nail with a scraper should be removed.The patient will be completely removed after the fourth procedure, while the process does not cause inconvenience and pain.
Very important!
The ointment should be applied only to the nail plate, its ingestion can cause allergies and irritation.
A patch in which the urea is located.The patch mass is rubbed into a previously steamed nail and sealed with a patch for 3 days.After removing the bandage, the keratinized layer is removed and the procedure is repeated.The disadvantage of this tool is only the duration of its use.
Patch - On the herbs.This drug is produced by the Middle Kingdom, which in its composition has a large number of plant components that help remove the fungus from the nail plate, and vitamin E. The use of this patch eliminates the unpleasant odor, grooves and cracks from the nail plate.
Prevents stratification, relieves itching, and returns a natural color to the nail.The patch is glued to the affected areas, for a day, after raining and drying the legs.
Treatment of 2 weeks, daily use of a means that during this time completely eliminates the patient from infection.
The side effects of this patch can be a slight burning sensation, to which you get used to 2-3 procedures.
Removing the nail plates and the treatment of the fungus with the help of plasters quite efficiently, but before use you need to get a specialist consultation, since the use of one patch will not relieve relapse if the disease has penetrated deep into the body.
In addition to the plasters, a large number of varnishes have been developed that effectively fight with a fungus of nails.The following popular and effective varnishes will help to cure onychomycosis:
The antifungal varnish of a wide range of action helps to get rid of the following types of mushrooms:
- yeast;
- dermatophytes;
- dimorphic;
- molds.
The drug helps even in an advanced stage, and is suitable for use as a prevention.The varnish is applied to the purified surface of the nail plate 2-3 times a week.The drug should be applied to the complete cure of the nail, while it should be noted that with sensitivity to the components of the varnish, a small burning sensation in the nail plate and a change in its color may occur.
- The composition of the antifungal varnish contains an enzyme that effectively fights mycosis, with damage to the nail plate by two -thirds.Effective for these types of fungus: Epidermophyton, Mycrosporum, Candida, Fonseceae, Coccidoides and others.The varnish is applied to the nails during the year, depending on the neglect of the disease 2 times a week.It can cause slight itching and burning, darkening of the nail plate.
- With active everything with the same substance that acts destructively on many types of fungal infections.A fairly effective drug that can get rid of the disease if it is affected by 2/3 of the nail.Apply 1-2 times a week until complete recovery.
- The varnish is able to destroy 58 types of fungal infections.As an active substance, a special component acts.This varnish is used strictly according to a scheme that is designed for 3 months:
- The first month is applied to the remedy every other day;
- the second month 2 times a week;
- The third month 1 time in 7 days.
With a strong neglect of the disease, two courses of treatment are performed, but no more.If during this time the fungus is not cured, you need to choose another treatment.
Painless nail removal drugs
Now in the pharmacy you can purchase drugs that help quickly and painlessly remove the patient’s patient, but they need to be used strictly according to the instructions.The most popular and effective drugs that help get rid of a sore nail:
- A common and affordable antifungal agent that is produced in a set is a cream and a patch.The principle of action of the drug is the removal of a sore nail without surgical intervention.This drug is notable for the fact that it is applied to the nail, for 4 days, and after removing the patch there is the likelihood of complete removal of the fungus, after one procedure.If the lesions are quite deep, then the procedure is carried out again.
- The drug contains lavender oil, fatty acids and mint.The ointment is applied to the steamed nail, so that the composition does not get on the skin around the plate and closes with a layer.The bandage is not removed within 4 days.Then the nail is re -steamed and the dead layer is removed.The advantage of this drug is a rapid effect on the sore surface, minus - long use and constant change of dressing.
Tablets against onychomycosis
If the fungal damage has grown strongly, then the use of only external drugs will be useless, you need to take antifungal drugs inward.A great medicine that is prescribed to take 2 times a day 3-4 months showed itself well in the treatment of nail fungus.Take 2 tablets according to the scheme for the first day, then 1 pill until the moment of completely cure, namely, the growing of a new, healthy nail, on a tablet per day of 4 months.Such drugs have a strong toxic effect on the liver, so before you start taking medications yourself, you need to get a therapist’s consultation.
Creams and ointments
Medical studies have proven that ointments and creams in the treatment of nail fungus are not effective enough, since they practically do not penetrate the nail plate and are quickly erased.
But do not completely exclude these agents from the treatment regimen, they can significantly help as additional treatment or as a prevention.
Doctors prescribe creams and ointments in order to exclude relapse.
Often, in the treatment of fungus, tea wood oil is used, which can be used both by independent products and add it to the foot cream.
It has an antiseptic, anti -inflammatory, antifungal effect.The course of treatment is very long, and the main rule for a positive effect is the regularity of use.
People's therapy
Despite the fact that a lot of drugs for the treatment of fungal infections have been developed, getting rid of this ailment is not so simple.Therefore, often in a heap with medications, folk methods of treating fungus are used.
Garlic
This component is often used in many folk recipes for the treatment of fungus.It can be used both separately and with some components.
The simplest way, but quite effective is the rubbing of freshly squeezed garlic juice into a sore nail.This process must be repeated at least 5 times a day - the juice is applied with a cotton swab.The course of treatment is long - until complete recovery.If the disease is launched, then experts recommend taking additionly tablets and ointment.
Acetic acid
Vinegar not only effectively fights a fungal infection, but also has the following properties:
- antimicrobial effects;
- disinfection of the skin around the nail;
- fungistatic and antiseptic action.
The principle of vinegar essence on the fungus and mycosis - penetration into the affected area and destruction of the dispute of the fungal infection.
As a result of prolonged use of the colony the fungus completely die from the acid.
For treatment, compresses from acetic acid diluted by 8 times are used, the bandage is made at night.
Onions and lemon
There are a huge number of folk recipes, based on onions for the treatment of nail fungus.You can take the bulb, peel, squeeze the juice and treat the nail plates.Often this method is used at night, but since the tool does not require washing it can be applied in the morning.
There is another recipe, you need to grate the peeled onion on a grater, apply a gruel to your feet, then wrap with a cellophane and put on warm socks.The compress is left overnight, and in the morning they wash the legs with soap to remove the persistent onion smell.
Important!
Lemon is an excellent antiseptic that perfectly fights with a fungus.
And if you combine lemon and onions, you can increase the anti -inflammatory and antiseptic effect of the drug.Grate the onion on a grater and add lemon juice to it.Apply such masks at night.Improving the condition can be observed after a few days.But the main one is the frequency - the use of the product for a long time, until a complete cure.
General antifungal prevention
The fungus can be infected in public places, such as baths, saunas, salons.To prevent this trouble, the following preventive measures must be used:
- Do not wear shoes not in size, this can cause the nail plate and the development of a fungal infection;
- With excessive sweating of the legs, sneakers and sneakers should not be worn;
- Do not try on shoes in a store without socks;
- Do not put on the master's slippers at a party;
- Dry and disinfect shoes regularly;
- Do not wear socks from synthetic materials;
- pedicure or manicure should be done in professional salons, where special attention is paid to disinfection of the tool;
- With severe dry skin of the legs, softening creams must be used.
Conclusion
The fungus is an unpleasant disease and it is quite difficult to cure it if you do not use complex therapy.For the best effect, it is necessary to use not only external, pharmacy and folk drugs, but also treatment with tablets.The correct approach and treatment regimen will help get rid of fungal infection forever.