The problem of treating toenail fungus 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 at a rapid rate, and then damage not only the nails, but also the skin of the legs. If this disease is not cured in time, then it will be very difficult to restore the former appearance of the skin and nails.
How can you get toenail fungus?
There are two types of fungi. The first is "onychomycosis".Only affects the nail plate. The second is "mycosis". The bacteria damages the skin around the nail. They can arise both together and separately.
Fungi can be infected by three factors: heat, moisture and damage (even with a slight scratch).
In 80% of cases, infection occurs if you visit the following places:
- Public baths, saunas.
- Swimming pool.
- Sports, gyms.
- Changing rooms of various sports and other facilities.
- Hotels and hotels with carpeted floors.
- Beauty salons (through manicure supplies).
- Beach.
I would like to note that most often those who do not follow their feet properly suffer from fungus:
- Doesn't wash them.
- Wears closed shoes during the warmer months.
- Puts on someone else's slippers at a party, or even takes to vilify someone else's shoes.
- Insufficiently dries feet after washing.
In addition, if there are violationsblood circulation, low immunity, obesity, diabetes, HIV, then a person can easily become infectedthis unpleasant disease.
Signs and symptoms of toenail fungus
After each trip to the pool, public bath, gym and other places, you should carefully examine your feet and nails. It turns out thatsigns and symptoms can be detected almost immediately after infectioni.
First of all, the nail plates change:
- Shade of marigoldsturns yellowor brown.
- small white spotsappear.
- stripes of yellow, brown, even black, will appear.
- 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 symptom, go to your doctor or pharmacy for products that will help 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 read reviews on the Internet from those whoused drugs. And only then I went to buy pharmaceutical medicines. I will list the mosteffective and best remedies.
Pills against nail fungus
If you have immune problems, diabetes, or your age is over 50 years old, then you can buy pills for this disease.
It is undesirable for other people to take pills, as their effect is noticeably lower compared to creams and ointments, and they can cause the following side effects:
- Your healthy appetite will disappear.
- The taste will disappear.
- Stomach problems appear.
- Vomiting, allergies may occur.
Any fungal tablets are especially contraindicated for pregnant women, lactating women, as well as those who have liver and kidney problems.
If you are not one of them, you can safely take antifungal drugs.
Note that all tablets arelong lasting, so a minimum of 6-8 weeks should pass before the result appears. During this period, you will need to take the drug.
Effective topical antifungal medications
There are other medications that can get rid of your foot fungus - these are topical medications. These include creams, ointments, sprays, varnishes, solutions, serums. The result from their action will benoticeable faster than from pills.
The following advantages of such funds are noted:
- You can use a long period.
- Suitable for people who should not take pills.
- Allergies and other side effects are rare.
- Low cost.
- Easy to apply.
Disadvantages from application are also noticeable:
- Ointment and creamcannotpenetrate under the nail plate, and this is where bacteria are located.
- Before using it is necessaryto remove a part of the bad nail with nippers or a file.
Varnish is the best tool. It disinfects not only the nail, but also penetrates its tissues, going deeper, to the inner 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, then it can be applied again.
keratolytic patchhas the same effect. It needs to be glued to the sore part of the nail for 3 days. A special result appears afterreapplication.
We treat toenail fungus with folk remedies at home
The best and most effective folk methods are:
- Kombucha. A gruel is made from a small piece of mushroom, which is rubbed into the sore spot several times during the day. Compresses can be done at night. Before this procedure, it is better to steam your legs.
- Soda. Make a soda solution with 1 tablespoon and 3 liters of hot water. Then hold your feet in it, or make compresses for 20 minutes.
- Sour creamis another helper that relieves itching, redness, and also heals cracks, removes dryness.
- Potassium permanganate, garlic or onion juice. The method of treatment is as follows: steam your legs in a solution with potassium permanganate, and then rub garlic or onion juice into the sore spots.
- Peroxide and fatty woman. It is necessary to cauterize the spores of the fungus with hydrogen peroxide, and then apply the gruel from the sheets of the "money tree".
- Propolis. A 20% solution is applied to a cotton pad 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 at the first stage of the development of the fungus, it will dry out 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 method of treatment -laser action. Laser treatment is painless. The fungus is eliminated in 3-4 irradiation, and you can observe the effect even after the 1st session.
Main features of the procedure:
- Impact/ zxem> to the nail bed.
- Irradiationof the circulatory system of the fingers.
- Getting rid offrom itching.
- Dryingthe nail.
- Eliminationonly fungal spores, without touching the surrounding skin.
- Relievesredness.
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 when visiting.
- Use only your own personal manicure accessories.
- Wash your feet often with soap and water, especially after walking.
- If you know that a person is sick, then disinfect objects and things after him.
- Avoid walking barefoot in public places.
- When visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools, wear rubber slippers.
- Be sure to take a shower after the pool.
- Do not buy or wear shoes that will chafe your feet.
- Avoid synthetic socks and tights.
I managed to cure toenail fungus in 2 weeks. I didn’t take pills, but used creams to eliminate bacteria and did a daily soda bath. I noticed redness right after visiting the pool anddid not hesitate - began to treat.
If you have started a disease, then contact a specialist, purchase prescribed medicines and pharmacy products. And so that the fungus does not appear again, follow the above tips.