The nail fungus is always easier to heal in the first stages than to face an advanced form of the disease.In the last stages of onychomycosis, the destruction of the nail plate, whose integrity is not restored, progresses.The skin also suffers near the affected area.
The initial stage of the nail fungus is successfully treated at home with folk drugs and remedies.Let's see in more detail how to recognize the first signs of the disease and what measures are taken to eliminate them.
Symptoms
With onychomycosis damage, the appearance of the nail, its shape, as well as the skin near the infection, changes.The fungus is located on the plates, the nail bed and in the upper layers of the dermis.To detect it at an early stage, it is necessary to carefully examine the fingers every 3 to 4 days after visiting public places (swimming pools, shower, open ponds).
At the initial stage, the disease can occur in three directions:
- Almost asymptomatic.This type of fungus is called normotrophic;
- With hypertrophic, an increase in the plate occurs.It becomes thicker and denser;
- The atrophic form, on the contrary, is characterized by the refinement of the nail structure.
The symptoms of onychomycosis affect the complete disruption of the nail plate, its roll, the skin around.The changes concern:
- The shadow of the skin and the nail;
- the appearance of the dermis and the plate;
- Resistance, thickness of the nail.
If the beginning of the disease is asymptomatic, only a dermatologist can recognize the occurrence of the disease by examining.During the examination using special tools, barely distinguished white spots are visible.During hygiene procedures, they are generally not noticed.
Other changes affect the color of the nail.The healthy plates have a pinkish shade.The affected surface becomes yellowish or pale.In addition, the color goes from gray-green to black and brown.A brilliant healthy also disappears, the nail acquires a dull.
In the photo of the first stage of onychomycosis, the yellow-brown areas affected by microorganisms are clearly visible.The nail base also changes.It looks like a keratin roller covered with scales.The plate and the sub-lead bed collapse and the delays.The surface becomes thicker or, conversely, becomes thinner.
A characteristic of the beginning of onychomycosis is a violation of the integrity of the plate.It becomes broken, divided into several layers.In some cases, the hills, the grooves appear on its surface.
The skin around the affected area also undergoes changes.They are expressed in the following demonstrations:
- itching, burning;
- redness;
- the occurrence of cracks;
- Loose structure.
Another characteristic symptom by which the disease can be determined is an unpleasant odor.He appears following the propagation of the fungus and his life.Sweating and pollution improve bad odors.
If the disease is not treated, destruction is progressing.The nail is rejected without recovery.The fungus goes to the neighboring fingers, causing their deformation.
Important!In the absence of treatment, complications begin in the form of concomitant pathologies.Therefore, you need to start therapy as soon as possible.
Types of therapy
The treatment of nail fungi is carried out both in a hospital and independently.The following types of therapy are used for this:
- medicine;
- material;
- With the help of folk remedies.
In order for the treatment to succeed, it is preferable to contact a dermatologist to make a diagnosis.An independent fight against infection does not always give a positive result.Therapy aggravates the development of the disease with poorly selected means.
The clinic conducts a laboratory study in the affected area, the following factors are revealed:
- stage of the disease;
- the level of deformation of the plate;
- The area of the propagation of infection.
Given all aspects, the dermatologist prescribes the type of treatment and medication.Home therapy is used as adding to drugs.Treatment with specially designed antifungal drugs is the most effective.
Drugs
Onychomycosis in the early stages is well treated with pharmaceutical products.They come in two types: local and systemic application (affecting the whole body).Ancient Liberation in forms:
- creamy;
- liquid;
- Plasters.
Pharmacies offer a wide selection of these funds in different price categories.These are antibiotics or anticicotics.They must be used as prescribed by a doctor, with regard to the powerful.
Wave
Funds with creamy consistency are used in the early stages of the development of the disease.They stop the inflammatory process, block the spread of microorganisms with neighboring fingers.
Before applying the leg, it is recommended to 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 to 4 times a day.This is done until a positive result is obtained.
Liquid agents
Many antifungal drugs are produced in the form of solutions.This can be:
- therapeutic varnishes;
- drops;
- Spraying.
The varnish is applied directly to the plate itself using a brush.This is very practical, because 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 must wait for the varnish.The drops act in the same way.The affected nail is treated with a pipette.Usually it is already integrated into the cap.These funds successfully eliminate the disease at the initial stage of the disease.
Spraying and aerosols are used to treat and prevent onychomycosis.They treat the feet and shoes inside.
Plaster
Antifungal plaster is used in combination with ointment or varnish.First, the main remedy is applied to the nail plate.They wait for his drying, then sealed with a patch.After 24 hours, the product is taken off.Therapy lasts 2 to 4 weeks, until the fungus disappears completely.
Material methods
The fungus is treated not only with the help of drugs, but also through devices.Laser exposure and ozone therapy are new methods to get rid of this disease.The essence of the first method is that a thin lighting beam is brought to the damage area by bacteria.The laser has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory property.Light waves kill the fungus and disinfect the surface of the skin.
Important!The effect of procedures is only perceptible with daily conduct.It is necessary to put the course at the end.
The second method is to enrich damaged tissues with ozone.Gas is generated in special devices.Then, the oxygen area mixture is introduced into the upper layers of the dermis near the sick nail.This is done using injection.The gas destroys the spores of mushrooms, prevents the spread of infection.This procedure also regenerates skin cells, strengthens tissues.Ozonotherapy has a long effect.
Home methods
Disease at an early stage is successfully treated with folk remedies.The main thing is to notice the infection on time.
The treatment of painful spots is carried out by rubbing the therapeutic compositions or by compressing the compresses.Baths using drugs are also useful.The following products are used for the manufacture of mixtures:
- salt, soda;
- vinegar;
- Soap on tar;
- iodine;
- Medicinal herbs;
- Lemon juice.
Recipes
Relax and clean the skin of soda baths of dead cells.Make a solution based on: 50 g of sodium bicarné per liter of lukewarm water.The soda can be replaced by sea salt. Pour the mixture in the basin, hold the legs for 20 to 30 minutes.After the procedure, you should clean the skin of keratinized tissues, grease with an anti-infraction cream.Therapy is carried out at night.The duration of treatment is one month, with an interval of ten days in three.
Baths with decorations of medicinal plants kill a fungus, disinfect the skin, block the appearance of new infection.For compositions, use herbs:
- Calendula Flowers;
- chamomile;
- plantain;
- celandine;
- Ortles nettles and leaves;
- thyme;
- Burry leaves.
In two liters of boiling water, 6-7 tablespoons of crushed dry grass are brewed.After 30 minutes, the legs are lowered into the solution and maintained for about half an hour.The infusion is made both from a single grass and from their mixture.The combination of plants improves the efficiency of treatment.
After bathing, dead cells are eliminated, the skin is treated with an antiseptic (hydrogen peroxide, vinegar solution).The course of therapy is 3 to 4 weeks.
Iodine is a cheap and affordable remedy for the treatment of onychomycosis and its prevention.Every day, you must apply a drop of the product to the patient, in the morning and in the evening.Such measures are taken up to a complete remedy.
In a lukewarm water container (2 liters), 60 to 70 g of sea salt are diluted, a few drops of iodine are added.In this solution, the feet are kept for 20-25 minutes.These baths are made every day, in the evening until the mushroom signs disappear.
The lngs of iodine and vinegar help well.Take a teaspoon of the two liquids, mix with the same amount of glycerin.Add half a glass of boiled water.The resulting mixture is treated with painful plots for 10 to 14 consecutive days.
An effective tool is an onion compress.Half of the bulb is crushed in a suspension, wrapped in gauze.Then covered with a second layer of fabric and applied to the places of the feet affected by the infection.The compress is fixed with a bandage or an elastic bandage.The procedure is done at night, daily.The garlic is also suitable instead of onions.The two products kill pathogenic microbes, disinfect, prevent the spread of the fungus.
If popular methods have not helped after a month, you must contact a dermatologist to get advice.After examining, the doctor will diagnose and prescribe more effective treatment.