Fungus nail — it is ugly and painful. The main thing in the treatment, whether to use folk remedies and how to pick up an infection.
How to understand that it's a fungus
The suspect is onychomycosis it is possible symptoms:
- Change the color of the nail. It starts with small stains, Polish to brighten, or turn yellow. Subsequently, it can darken and even turn green.
- Change in the form. The nail grows is not so, is not there, on the board appear waves.
- Unpleasant feelings, especially if you click on the nail.
- The fragility. The nails starts to peel off, becomes brittle. It is noticeable that it has changed the structure of the board.
But the best diagnosis would cope laboratory tests, for which you will send the dermatologist: the nail and what is around, it should be scraped and examined under a microscope.
Where it comes from fungus
They are all around us microorganisms, including various fungi. Usually prevents us from. But if the fungus gets into favorable conditions for it, then it starts to multiply rapidly.
The ideal environment for mold — a place where it is warm and humid. For example, in tight shoes, in a gym locker room or in the shower, in the bath or in the pool.
Why show nails the doctor
To find out, that's exactly the fungus. Without research it is not always obvious, especially if the infection just starting to spread.
Maybe, nails have changed due to the injury, bacteria or psoriasis — then antifungal drugs, purchased separately, in anything will not help.
How to treat nail fungus
It is now in pharmacies enough of fungicides that destroy fungus in the nail, they are sold under different names. For treatment of the skin around the nail is more convenient to use drugs in the form of ointments for the treatment of the plate itself — drops, or a special anti-fungal nail Polish.
The only complications in the treatment of nail fungus: it is necessary to apply the medication several months to half a year. So the main thing — patience and consistency.
If the toenail is already heavily deformed nails, then it is worth it to visit a specialist who deals with health and feet and who will be able to handle the infected nail so as to not disturb live. And it would be nice to change or at least sanitized the inside of the shoe, which contact with the affected nails.
In rare cases it is necessary to remove the nails.
Whether to treat fungus folk remedies
All folk remedies — this is a dubious alternative pharmacy antibiotics. Iodine, vinegar, herbal teas and juices, salt — all this is a weak antiseptic that can destroy the fungus on the surface of the nail, but will not be able to fully lime infection.
The most effective of these funds more dangerous, since they burn the skin and only aggravate the situation.
Where easier to buy a special remedy, and not suffer, inventing another bath with the defeat of the composition. The only plus warm baths for the feet — nail to soften a bit, so there's a chance that the antifungal ointments and drops work better.
Than dangerous fungus, if left untreated
Fungal infections are treated long, and so many forget to apply the medication, or not to buy a new pack when the old has ended, and the treatment is not completed.
If the fungus is not stopped, it spreads and the whole nail becomes thick and hard, begins to turn yellow and crumble. The skin around the nail and under it may be ill, increasing the risk of injury, ingrown nail and its volumes.
If the infection goes on the skin between the toes and feet, then will appear more and cracks, which also pain.
As not to pick up the fungus
Fungi often attack people whose immunity can not cope with the infection, for example, their body is weakened by chronic diseases. So diabetes sufferers or with psoriasis need to pay particular attention to the health of nails.
- Attention to hygiene. Clean and dry hands and feet fungus do not attract. So wash your feet and shoes, socks should be replaced every day (and, if necessary, even several times a day), do not forget in time to clean and cut his nails.
- Carefully choose the material that will be in contact with the nails. Socks made of cotton, gloves and mittens — made from natural materials.
- Wear slippers and bags, and especially in the locker room and showers.
- Do you wear other shoes. Do not sit all day in the same shoes that she walks down the street, and especially if it is a winter shoes and boots: put the feet to sweat.
- Not share your towels. These are the things for personal hygiene, like toothbrush.
- Don't do manicure and pedicure at home or in the salon, where there is no well-treated instruments — so you can catch not only nails, but also something at least.