Nail fungus is always easier to cure in the early stages than to deal with an advanced disease.In the last stages of onychomycosis, the destruction of nails, whose integrity is not restored.The skin also suffers near the affected area.
The initial stage of nail fungus is successfully treated at home with medicines and folk remedies.Let's take a closer look at how to recognize the first signs of the disease and what measures are taken to eliminate them.
Symptoms
With the damage to onychomycosis, the appearance of the nail, its shape, and the skin close to the focus of the infection, changes.The fungus is located on the plates, the nail and the upper layers of the dermis.In order to find it at an early stage, it is necessary to carefully examine the fingers every 3-4 days after visiting public places (pools, shower, open lakes).
At the initial stage, the disease can occur in three directions:
- Almost asymptomatic.This type of fungus is called normotrophic;
- In hypertrophic, an increase in the plate occurs.It becomes more dense and tighter;
- The atrophic form, on the contrary, is characterized by the improvement of the nail structure.
The symptoms of onychomycosis affect the overall nail disorder, its roller, the skin around.Changes refer to:
- shade of skin and nails;
- the appearance of the dermis and the plate;
- Power, thickness of the nail.
If the onset of the disease passes asymptomatically, only a dermatologist can recognize the onset of the disease by examination.When examined with the help of special tools, barely excellent white spots are visible.During hygiene procedures, they are not usually noticed.
The more current changes affect the color of the nail.Healthy plates have a pink hue.The affected surface becomes yellowish or pale.In addition, the color changes from gray-green to black and brown.The healthy shine also disappears, the nail acquires a dullness.
The photo of the first stage of onychomycosis is clearly visible yellow-brown areas affected by the microorganisms.The base of the nail also changes.It looks like a keratinized roller covered with flakes.The cry and the subgroup bed are destroyed and delayed.The surface becomes dense or, conversely, it becomes sharper.
A characteristic characteristic of initial onychomycosis is a violation of the integrity of the plate.It becomes a break, divided into several layers.In some cases, the hills, channels appear on its surface.
The skin around the affected area is also undergoing changes.They are expressed in the following manifestations:
- itching, burning;
- redness;
- the appearance of cracks;
- Loose structure.
Another characteristic symptom by which the disease can be determined is an unpleasant odor.It occurs as a result of the spread of fungi and its life.Sweat and pollution increase bad odors.
If the disease is not treated, the destruction progresses.The nail is rejected without recovery.The fungus passes to adjacent fingers, causing their deformation.
Important!In the absence of treatment, the complications begin in the form of concomitant pathologies.Therefore, you should start therapy as soon as possible.
Therapy
The treatment of nail fungus is performed both in hospital and in independent.The following types of therapy are used for this:
- medicines;
- hardware;
- With the help of folk remedies.
In order to be successful, it is better to contact a dermatologist to diagnose.The independent fight against the infection does not always produce a positive result.Therapy impairs the development of the disease with improperly selected agents.
The clinic conducts a laboratory study of the affected area, the following factors are revealed:
- stage of the disease;
- the level of deformation of the plate;
- The area of spread of the infection.
Given all aspects, the dermatologist prescribes the type of treatment and medicines.Home therapy is used in addition to medicines.Treatment with specially designed antifungal drugs is most effective.
Medication
Onychomycosis in the early stages is well treated with pharmacy products.They are available in two types: topical application and systemic (affecting the whole body).The former edition in such forms:
- creamy;
- fluid;
- Plasters.
Pharmacies offer a huge selection of these funds in different price categories.The latter are antibiotics or antifungals.They should be used as prescribed by a doctor as they relate to powerful.
Ointment
Creamy consistency agents are used in the initial stages of the disease development.They stop the inflammatory process, block the spread of microorganisms to adjacent fingers.
Before applying your feet, it is recommended on steam so that the cream penetrates the pores better.Then the places located near the affected areas are lubricated.The drug is also rubbed between the fingers.The ointment is applied according to the instructions, 2-4 times a day.This is done until a positive result is achieved.
Liquid agents
Many antifungal drugs are produced in the form of solutions.Can be:
- therapeutic varnishes;
- drops;
- Sprays.
The varnish is applied directly to the plate itself using a brush.This is very convenient as the whole composition is immediately distributed on the surface of the nail.The drug enters the deep layers of the plate, eliminating the fungus.After the application, you have to wait for the varnish.The drops act similarly.The affected nail is treated with the help of pipette.Usually it is already built into the cap.These agents successfully eliminate the disease in the early stages of the disease.
Sprays and aerosols are used to treat and prevent onychomycosis.They process legs and shoes inside.
Plaster
Antifungal plasters are used in combination with ointment or varnish.First, the main medicine is applied to the nails.They wait for his drying, then seal with a patch.After 24 hours, the product peels off.The therapy lasts for 2-4 weeks until the fungus disappears completely.
Hardware
The fungi are treated not only with medication but also through devices.Laser exposure and ozone therapy are new successful methods of getting rid of this disease.The essence of the first method is that a thin light beam is transferred to the area of damage from the bacteria.The laser has a bactericidal and anti -inflammatory property.The light waves kill the fungus and disinfect the surface of the skin.
Important!The effect of the procedures is noticed only in daily behavior.You need to complete the course by the end.
The second method is to enrich the damaged tissues with ozone.The gas is generated in special devices.Then the oxygen mixture is introduced into the upper layers of the dermis near the sick nail.This is done with the help of injection.Gas destroys fungi spores, prevents the infection from spreading.This procedure also regenerates skin cells, strengthens tissues.Ozone therapy has a long effect.
Initial methods
Early stage disease has been successfully treated with folk remedies.The main thing is to notice a common infection over time.
The processing of inflamed spots is done by rubbing therapeutic composition or compression compresses.Baths using medicines are also useful.The following products are used to produce mixtures:
- salt, soda;
- vinegar;
- tar soap;
- iodine;
- medicinal herbs;
- Lemon juice.
Recipes
Removal and cleansing the skin from dead cells soda baths.Make a solution based on: 50 g sodium bicarnein per liter of warm water.Soda can be replaced by sea salt.Pour the mixture into the pool, keep your feet for 20-30 minutes.After the procedure, you should cleanse the skin of keratinized fabrics, fat with anti -infragrating cream.Therapy is performed at night.The duration of treatment is a month, with an interval of ten days in three.
Baths with decoction of medicinal plants kill a fungus, disinfect the skin, block the appearance of new infections.Use herbs for compositions:
- Calendula flowers;
- chamomile;
- Mountain;
- Sealandin;
- nettle and nettle leaves;
- thyme;
- Burry leaves.
In two liters of boiling water, 6-7 tablespoons of crushed dry grass are boiled.After 30 minutes, the legs are lowered into the solution and kept for about half an hour.The infusion is made from both one grass and their mixture.The combination of plants increases the effectiveness of treatment.
After the bathroom, dead cells are removed, the skin is treated with an antiseptic (hydrogen peroxide, vinegar solution).The course of therapy is 3-4 weeks.
Iodine is a cheap and affordable medicine for the treatment of onychomycosis and its prophylaxis.You should apply a drop of patient's product every day, in the morning and evening.Such measures are taken until complete cure.
In a container of warm water (2 liters), dilute 60-70 g of sea salt, add a few drops of iodine.In this solution, the feet are stored for 20-25 minutes.Such baths are made daily, in the evening, until the signs of the fungus disappeared.
Lnings of iodine and vinegar help well.Take one teaspoon of both liquids, mix with the same amount of glycerin.Add half a glass of boiled water.The resulting mixture is treated with inflamed plots for 10-14 days in a row.
An effective tool is a compress made of onions.Half of the bulb is lubricated in a gauze wrapped.Then covered with a second layer of fabric and applied to the areas of the feet affected by the infection.The compress is fixed with an elastic bandage or dressing.The procedure is performed at night, every day.Garlic is also suitable instead of onion.Both products kill pathogenic germs, disinfect, prevent the spread of fungi.
If folk methods have not helped after a month, you should contact a dermatologist for advice.After the examination, the doctor will diagnose and prescribe more effective treatment.