Given the fact that the fungal infection of nails is extremely common, many are worried about the question "which is better from the fungus of nails on the legs."I want to devote another article to this topic.
Not all fungi are the same
We all know that such a common disease as flu is caused by viruses.There are so many varieties of these viruses that it is impossible to invent a single flu vaccine, so each year you have to do new vaccinations.But if a person still gets sick, then the treatment of different forms of influenza does not differ in a particular variety.
With fungal diseases of the nails (onychomycosis), everything is different.Different types of fungi require different drugs.Therefore, to the question "Which drug is the best?"The answer simply does not exist.First, the doctor needs to determine what kind of fungus the cause of the disease became, and then he selects treatment.(The dangers of fungal diseases of the nails and skin are also described here and here).
The use of any one cheap means of relief will not bring, since fungi, firstly, are very tenacious, and secondly, quickly become immune to the drug.For this reason, in the process of treatment, it is necessary to change the combination.
The ubiquitous mold
Microscopic fungi for life do not need sunlight, so they can flourish in the most unexpected places.Nail diseases most often cause some types of the following fungi:
- moldy;
- dermatophytes;
- yeast -like.
Of the mold -like fungi, the following births most often affect the nails:
- Aspergillus;
- Neoscytalidium;
- Scopulariopsis;
- Scytalidium;
- Acremonium;
- Fusarium.
All these types of mold usually live in the soil (including in ordinary flower pots), in air conditioners and ventilation systems, in raw rooms (bathrooms, basements), in carpets and mattresses, under wallpaper.Their smallest particles can not only be present on the surfaces of objects, but even freely soar in the air.
Some of them (for example, aspergillus) are able to affect not only the skin, but also cause a lot of other serious diseases.
If onychomycosis is caused by moldy fungi, then, as a rule, the nail on the thumb of the leg suffers.Mold prefers to “attack” the elderly people.Also very risk those fashionables who trust their nails to poor masters working with violations of hygiene requirements and using low -quality materials.In this case, mold is quickly started under acrylic or gel nails, and then a period of long and expensive treatment follows.
How to get rid of nail mold?
If a person is faced with a nail mold, then only a doctor should calculate ointments, tablets and other drugs, and also to calculate the dosage.
One of the most popular drugs are Itraconazole, Irunin and Orungal.Their spectrum of action is very wide, and they are effective not only against mold, but also against yeast -like fungi, and against dermatophytes.
Itraconazole can be in the form of a cream, tablets or solution.Therapy can be carried out in the form of course techniques of the drug.For example, tablets are taken once a day for as many as 12 weeks.
The oral solution should be taken 1-2 times a day for a month.To facilitate the absorption of the drug, the solution should be taken on an empty stomach.
A neglected or aggressive fungus requires additional use of the ointment.
It is impossible to deviate from the treatment regimen prescribed by a doctor, since the fungus quickly acquires resistance to the drug, which delays recovery and puses a threat of loss of nail and other complications.
It should be remembered that all antifungal drugs are very toxic, and with some undesirable side effects you will have to come to terms.They also have many contraindications, so before appointing the doctor finds out the patient's health status.For example, itraconazole cannot be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, heart and renal failure, and lung diseases.Children and elderly people are prescribed with great caution and with constant observation.
Onychomycosis caused by aspergilli (for example, as a mold -like fungus aspergillus niger) is treated with a terbinfine.A common scheme: a daily receipt of 500 milligrams for seven days.Then the body is given a short rest and, if necessary, the course is repeated.
Quite often, the nails can be affected by Fusarium fungus.This microorganism causes diseases of tomatoes, cereals, pears, so everyone who works with these plants is at risk.
If Fusarium settles in the air conditioner, then it can cause lung diseases, thrombosis of large blood vessels and even heart attack.To treat this infection, a combination of itraconazole and terbinafine can be used.High doses of Irunin can also be prescribed.On the nail itself, it is recommended to apply an antifungal varnish with cyclopyrox.
Another dangerous and very common fungus is Scopulariopsis Brevicaulis.It is literally everywhere: in the ground, in pools, upholstered furniture, books, under the wallpaper.Signs of infection with this type of fungus: the nails look as if they were rubbed with chalk.For the treatment of this variety of onychomycosis, ointments and terbinafine ointments are well suited.
It was not so long ago to defeat nails with a moldy -like spytalidium dimidiatum fungus only found in employees of citrus and mango plantations.But today this fungus has spread around the world.It can infect anyone, but especially often clings to people with diabetes.
This type of mold is very dangerous, as it quickly goes from nails to the skin, and then to the blood, which can cause fungal sepsis.To combat Scytalidium Dimidiatum, amphotericin B, Voriconazole and Pranasol are used.
Alternaria's mold affects mainly the nails of the thumb and second fingers of the feet.In his hands he appears extremely rarely.For treatment in this case, ittaconazole and amphotericin V. Therapy can last from 3 months to six months.
Traditional medicine
Any mold is afraid of vinegar.Therefore, to combat a mold fungus, you can use "vinegar" baths for the legs.To prepare the solution, 2 parts of white vinegar and one part of warm water are taken.If the skin is too sensitive, then the amount of vinegar must be reduced.
You can lower not the whole foot into the solution, but only the fingertips.
Such baths are not only a therapeutic, but also a preventive agent.But they act very slowly and are ineffective as an independent medicine.
A more powerful agent is the essential oil of oregano (oregano) and tea tree.But you need to use them carefully, since they often cause severe allergic reactions and painful burns on the skin.Therefore, you can use such funds only by receiving a doctor’s permission for this.
No less burning can be onion and garlic juice, which traditional medicine advises to destroy the fungus of nails.For additional protection, the skin around the nail can be sealed with adhesive plasters, but still it is necessary to monitor its condition very carefully, since the chemical burn will only aggravate the course of the disease.
Diet - universal medicine
If medicinal therapy must be selected strictly in accordance with the type of fungus, then the diet strengthens the nails for all.It can be adhered to if there are no individual contraindications, for example, allergies, diabetes, hypertension and others.
Products rich in biotin (vitamin B7, or vitamin n).This vitamin is vital for a good condition of hair, nails and skin.It can be taken in capsules, or in your menu products in which it is especially a lot.These are primarily chicken and quail eggs (how tasty and quickly cook quail eggs, it is described in the article “How to cook quail eggs - delicious recipes”), cheese (it is recommended to give preference to Chedder cheese), soybeans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, green peas, bulgur, brown rice.
Products with beta-carotene.This substance is also one of the basics of the health of nails and hair.Once in the body, beta-carotene turns into vitamin A, therefore it is also called provitamin A. He is very rich in all fruits and vegetables that have red and orange coloring: carrots, tomatoes, beets and turnips (and along with a top), pumpkin.Of the “non-color” vegetables, a lot of beta-carotene contain spinach, broccoli, salad-lighting, basil, marjoran, parsley, croast, cilantro, salad cycoria, green onions, thyme.
Proteins.It is not recommended to be postponed during treatment of nails.During this period, the body to combat infection and the restoration of damaged tissues needs high -quality proteins.The best choice is beef, bird, fish, dairy products, eggs and legumes.
Iron.An enhanced need for this element occurs with any disease, and the fungus is no exception.Iron is responsible for the transport of oxygen in all parts of the body, and recovery nails require additional energy, so the better the blood supply will be, the faster the process will go.A good source of iron is meat, legumes, seafood, leafy vegetables, whole cereals, nuts.
Sweets with a fungal infection must be limited, since fungi of all species begin increased growth as soon as the sugar in the blood rises.Therefore, for dessert it is better to have a variety of fresh fruits.They will supply the body with positive emotions, and the necessary portion of sweets, and a whole complex of vitamins.
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