The problem of toenail fungus treatment is quite urgent. According to statistics, 50% of all diseases occur due to parasitic fungi. Settling on the nail plate, they are able to multiply quickly and thereby damage not only the nails, but also the skin of the legs. If this disease is not treated in time, it will be very difficult to restore the previous appearance of the skin and nails.
How can you get toenail fungus?
There are two types of mushrooms. The first is "onychomycosis".Affects only the nail plate. The second is "mycosis". Bacteria damage the skin around the nail. They can arise both together and separately.
Fungi can be infected by three factors: heat, humidity and damage (even with a slight scratch).
In 80% of cases, infection occurs if you visit the following places:
- Bathroomspublic, saunas.
- Swimming pool.
- Sports, gyms.
- Changing rooms for various sports and other facilities.
- Hotels and lodges with carpeted floors.
- Beauty salons (via manicure supplies).
- Beach.
I would like to point out that very often those who do not follow their feet correctly suffer from fungus:
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Also, if there are violationsblood circulation, low immunity, obesity, diabetes, HIV, then a person caneasily contract this unpleasant disease.
Signs and symptoms of toenail fungus
After every trip to the swimming pool, public bathroom, gym and other places, you should carefully examine your feet and nails. It appears thatsigns and symptoms can be detected almost immediately after infectioni.
First of all, nails change:
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- small white dots.
- yellow stripes, brown and even black.
- The nail may thicken.
- Deformation occurs, the shape of the nail plate changes.
- Dryness appears,redness, burning sensation.
- Cracks may occurbetween the toes.
If you notice any symptoms, go to your doctor or pharmacy for products that will help you get rid of the bacteria.
How to quickly cure toenail fungus - effective drugs against the disease
I did not have the opportunity to visit a doctor, so I decided to readInternet reviews from drug users. And only then did I go to buy pharmaceutical drugs. I will list thethe best remediesthe most effective.
Nail fungus pills
If you have immune problems, diabetes or are over 50, you can take pills for this disease.
It is undesirable for other people to take pills, as their effect is significantly lower than creams and ointments and can cause the following side effects:
- The healthy appetite will disappear.
- The taste will disappear.
- Stomach problems appear.
- Vomiting, allergies may occur.
Any fungal tablet is particularly contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing women and for those with liver and kidney problems.
If you are not one of them, you can safely take antifungal drugs.
Please note that all tablets arelong-lasting, so it should take at least 6-8 weeks for the result to appear. During this time, you will need to take the drug.
Effective topical antifungal drugs
There are other drugs that can eliminate foot fungus: these are topical drugs. These include creams, ointments, sprays, paints, solutions, serums. The result of their action will bevisible faster than with the pills.
The following advantages of such funds are noted:
- You can use a long time.
- Suitable for people who shouldn't take pills.
- Allergies and other side effects are rare.
- Low cost.
- Easy to apply.
The disadvantages of the application are also obvious:
the cream cannot penetrate under the nail plate, and this is where the bacteria are.- Before using it it is necessaryto remove a part of the defective nail with pliers or a file.
Varnish is the best tool. It not only disinfects the nail, but also penetrates its tissues, going deeper, up to the internal cells.
Means for removing the affected nail
To remove the affected part of the nail, it is not necessary to go to the surgeon. There are drugs that painlessly remove the diseased layer, disinfect the skin and eliminate the fungus.
If the drug does not work immediately, it can be applied again.
keratolytic patchhas the same effect. It needs to be glued to the painful part of the nail for 3 days. After thereapplicationa special result is displayed.
We treat toenail fungus with folk remedies at home
The best and most effective folk methods are:
- Kombucha. A gruel consists of a small piece of mushroom, which is rubbed into the sore spot several times throughout the day. Compresses can be made at night. Before this procedure, it is best to steam the legs.
- Soda. Make a soda solution with 1 tablespoon and 3 liters of warm water. Then keep your feet in or do wraps for 20 minutes.
- Sour Creamis another aid that relieves itching, redness and also heals cracks, removes dryness.
- Potassium permanganate, garlic or onion juice. The method of treatment is as follows: steam the legs in a solution with potassium permanganate, then rub the garlic or onion juice into the sore spots.
- Peroxide and fat woman. It is necessary to cauterize the spores of the fungus with hydrogen peroxide, then apply gruel from the sheets of the "money tree".
- Propolis. A 20% solution is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the infected part for 5 minutes. The procedure is repeated several times a day.
- Tea tree oil. It should also be applied like the previous product. It has antiseptic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Iodine. It will help only in the first stage of the development of the fungus, dry the sore spot.
The action of folk remedies is effective. You will notice the result after 2-3 weeks.
Treatment of toenail fungus with a laser - features of the procedure
A new modern treatment method -laser action. Laser treatment is painless. The fungus is eliminated in 3-4 irradiations and the effect can be observed even after the 1st session.
Main characteristics of the procedure:
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Impactnail bed. - Irradiationof the circulatory system of the fingers.
- Get rid offrom itching.
- Dry the nail.
- Eliminationonly fungal spores, without touching the surrounding skin.
- Relieves the redness.
The treatment session lasts 15-20 minutes. Undoubtedly, thisprocedure is effective.
Prevention of toenail fungus
To avoid the disease, follow these simple rules:
- Do not wear other people's shoes.
- Do not wear someone else's slippers during the visit.
- Use only your personal manicure accessories.
- Wash your feet often with soap and water, especially after walking.
- If you know that a person is sick, disinfect objects and things after him.
- Avoid walking barefoot in public.
- When visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools, wear rubber slippers.
- Make sure you take a shower after swimming.
- Don't buy or wear shoes that irritate your feet.
- Avoid synthetic stockings and tights.
I managed to cure toenail fungus in 2 weeks. I didn't take pills, but I used bacteria-killing creams and took a daily soda bath. I noticed redness immediately after visiting the pool anddidn't hesitate - she started healing.
If you have started a disease, contact a specialist, buy prescribed medicines and pharmaceuticals. And so that the fungus no longer appears, follow the tips above.