The fungus of nails is always easier to cure in the early stages than to deal with an advanced form of the disease.In the last stages of onychomycosis, the destruction of the nail plate, the integrity of which is not restored, progresses.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 us consider in more detail how to recognize the first signs of the disease, and what measures are being taken to eliminate them.
Symptoms
With the damage to onychomycosis, the appearance of the nail, its shape, as well as the skin near the focus of infection, changes.The fungus is localized in 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 3-4 days after visiting public places (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 structure of the nail.
The symptoms of onychomycosis affects the comprehensive disturbance of the nail plate, its roller, the skin around.Changes relate to:
- shade of the skin and nail;
- the appearance of the dermis and plate;
- strength, thickness of the nail.
If the onset of the disease passes asymptomatic, only a dermatologist can recognize the occurrence of the disease by examining.When examining with the help of special tools, barely distinguishable white spots are visible.During hygiene procedures, they are usually not noticed.
Further changes affect the color of the nail.Healthy plates have a pinkish tint.The affected surface becomes yellowish or pale.Further, the color changes from gray-green to black and brown.A healthy shine also disappears, the nail acquires dullness.
In the photo of the first stage of onychomycosis, yellow-brown areas affected by microorganisms are clearly visible.The base of the nail also changes.It looks like a keratinized roller covered with scales.The plate and the sub -gear bed are crumbling and delays.The surface becomes thicker or, conversely, becomes thinner.
A characteristic feature of beginning onychomycosis is a violation of the integrity of the plate.It becomes breaking, divided into several layers.In some cases, hills, grooves 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 occurrence of cracks;
- Loose structure.
Another characteristic symptom by which the disease can be determined is an unpleasant odor.It appears as a result of the spread of the fungus and its life.Sweat and pollution enhance poor smells.
If the disease is not treated, destruction progresses.The nail is rejected without recovery.The fungus switches to 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
Treatment of nail fungus is carried out both in a hospital and independently.The following types of therapy are used for this:
- medication;
- hardware;
- With the help of folk remedies.
In order for the treatment to be successful, it is better 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 incorrectly selected means.
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 the spread of infection.
Given all aspects, the dermatologist prescribes the type of treatment and drugs.Home therapy is used as an addition to medication.Treatment with specially designed antifungal drugs is most effective.
Medicines
Onychomycosis in the early stages is well treated with pharmacy products.They come in two types: local application and systemic (affecting the entire organism).The former release in such forms:
- creamy;
- liquid;
- Plasters.
Pharmacies offer a huge selection of these funds in different price categories.The latter are antibiotics or antimicotics.They need to be used as prescribed by a doctor, as they relate to potent.
Ointments
Funds with a creamy consistency are used at the initial stages of the development of the disease.They stop the inflammatory process, block the spread of microorganisms to 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, 2-4 times a day.This is done until a positive result is achieved.
Liquid agents
Many antifungal drugs are produced in the form of solutions.It can be:
- therapeutic varnishes;
- drops;
- Sprays.
The varnish is applied directly to the plate itself using a brush.This is very convenient, since the entire composition is immediately distributed over the surface of the nail.The medicine enters the deep layers of the plate, eliminating the fungus.After application, you need to wait for the varnish.Drops act similarly.The affected nail is processed by means of a pipette.Usually it is already built into the cap.These funds successfully eliminate the disease at the initial stage of the disease.
Sprays and aerosols are used to treat and prevent onychomycosis.They process the feet and shoes in the inside.
Plasters
Antifungal plasters are used in combination with ointment or varnish.First, the main remedy is applied to the nail plate.They wait for its drying, then sealed with a patch.After 24 hours, the product is peeled off.Therapy lasts for 2-4 weeks, until the fungus is completely disappeared.
Hardware methods
The fungus is treated not only with the help of drugs, 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 brought to the area of damage 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 the procedures is noticeable only with daily conduct.It is necessary to bring the course to the end.
The second method is to enrich damaged tissues with ozone.Gas is generated in special devices.Then the oxygen-zone mixture is introduced into the upper layers of the dermis close to the sick nail.This is done using injection.Gas destroys the spores of fungi, prevents the further spread of infection.This procedure also regenerates skin cells, strengthens tissue.Ozonotherapy has a long effect.
Home methods
The disease at an early stage is successfully treated with folk remedies.The main thing is to notice the spreading infection in time.
Processing of sore spots is carried out by rubbing therapeutic compositions or compressing compresses.Baths using drugs are also useful.The following products are used for the manufacture of mixtures:
- salt, soda;
- vinegar;
- tar soap;
- iodine;
- medicinal herbs;
- Lemon juice.
Recipes
Disrust and clean the skin from dead cells soda baths.Make a solution based on: 50 g of sodium bicarneine per liter of warm water.Soda can be replaced by sea salt.Pour the mixture into the basin, hold the legs for 20-30 minutes.After the procedure, you need to cleanse the skin of keratinized tissues, grease with anti -inflable cream.Therapy is carried out at night.The duration of treatment is a month, with an interval of ten days in three.
Baths with decoctions of medicinal plants kill a fungus, disinfect the skin, block the appearance of new infectations.For the compositions use herbs:
- calendula flowers;
- chamomile;
- plantain;
- celandine;
- nettles and leaves of nettles;
- 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 held for about half an hour.The infusion is made both from one grass and from their mixture.The combination of plants enhances the effectiveness of treatment.
After the bath, the 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 an inexpensive and affordable remedy for the treatment of onychomycosis and its prevention.Every day you need to apply one drop of the product to the patient, in the morning and evening.Such measures are taken until a complete cure.
In a container with warm water (2 liters), 60-70 g of sea salt are diluted, a few drops of iodine are added.In this solution, the feet are kept for 20-25 minutes.Such baths are made every day, in the evening until the signs of the fungus disappeared.
Lnings from 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 sore plots for 10-14 days in a row.
An effective tool is a compress made of onions.Half of the bulb is crushed into a slurry, wrapped with 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 an elastic bandage or bandage.The procedure is done at night, daily.Garlic is also suitable instead of onions.Both products kill pathogenic microbes, disinfect, prevent the spread of the fungus.
If folk methods have not helped after a month, you need to contact a dermatologist for advice.After the examination, the doctor will diagnose and prescribe more effective treatment.