It is quite difficult to find effective drops from nail fungus on your own. Therefore, with the development of such a disease, you should consult an experienced doctor. Only a qualified doctor will be able to choose a drug for you that will not only eliminate the existing problem, but also prevent its reappearance.
The best antifungal agent
What are the best drops from nail fungus? Experts say that the Exoderil medication works best with the problem in question. About what properties are inherent in it, how it should be applied, etc., we will tell a little later.
Form, composition
The preparation “Exoderil” for fungus is produced in the form of a 1% clear, colorless solution for external use, a slightly yellowish tinge, with an ethanol smell.
The main substance of this tool is naftifina hydrochloride. Also it includes: ethanol, propylene glycol and purified water.
Pharmacological and kinetic features
What is the medicine “Exoderil” (price, reviews about this medicine will be indicated below)? According to experts, this is an antifungal agent intended for external use. Its principle of action is based on the inhibition of the synthesis of squalene-2,3-epoxidase, which ultimately leads to a decrease in the formation of ergosterol, which is part of the walls of the fungal cells.
The medication in question is active against mold, yeast and other fungi, as well as aspergillus naftifin and dermatophytes. In relation to the last two, it acts fungicidal. As for the former, here the drug exhibits fungistatic and fungicidal activity (depending on the strain of the microorganism).
It is impossible not to say that Exoderil, the composition of which was presented above, has an antibacterial effect on gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria that cause secondary infections. It also exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to eliminate signs of inflammation and itching.
Is the external medicine “Exoderil” absorbed from the fungus? According to the instructions, its main substance quickly penetrates the skin, creating stable antifungal concentrations in various layers.
Indications and contraindications
The drug "Exoderil" (cheap analogues will be listed below) is indicated for use in:
- Candidiasis of the skin.
- Fungal infections of skin folds and skin, including interdigital mycoses.
- Pityriasis versicolor.
- Fungal infections of the nails (onychomycosis).
- Dermatomycosis (with and without itching).
It should also be noted that treatment with Exoderil is prescribed for mycoses, which affect the hair growth zone and skin area with hyperkeratosis.
As for contraindications to the use of this medication, then the following conditions are referred to them:
- pregnancy period;
- the presence on the skin of various wounds and abrasions;
- breast-feeding;
- hypersensitivity to the substances of the solution.
With caution, the drug in question is prescribed in childhood.
Instructions for use of the drug "Exoderil"
The composition of this drug is such that it should be used only externally. "Exoderil" is applied to the affected surface of the skin, as well as its neighboring areas once a day, after thorough drying and cleansing. At the same time, they capture about 10 mm of healthy skin (along the edges of the affected area).
The duration of treatment of dermatomycosis with this drug is 2-4 weeks (if necessary, up to 8 weeks), and candidiasis - about 1 month.
In the presence of onychomycosis, before the first application of the solution, it is necessary to remove the affected part of the nail plate with scissors and a file. In this case, the drug should be used twice a day for six months.
In order to prevent recurrence of infection, therapy should be carried out for 2 weeks after a complete clinical cure.
Medication "Exoderil": price, reviews, side effects
The cost of the funds in question is approximately 518 rubles per bottle.
The antifungal solution "Exoderil" is tolerated quite well. Sometimes, against the background of its use, patients experience such local reactions as hyperemia, dry skin and burning sensation. It should be noted that such effects are reversible and do not require discontinuation of treatment.
Most consumer reviews about this drug are positive. The agent in question is an effective and effective antifungal medication that quickly copes with its direct task.
According to patients, in addition to the complete elimination of fungal disease, this drug well eliminates the inflammatory process and itching on the skin.
Similar means
What can replace the Exoderil solution? Cheap analogs do not always work effectively. Therefore, doctors recommend paying attention to the quality of the medication, and not to its low cost.
So what drops of nail fungus can be used instead of Exoderil? We list them right now.
The drug "Terbinafine"
Synonyms of this tool are: "Binafin", "Lamikan", "Lamisil", "Mikonorm" and so on. All of these drugs, including Terbinafine, are actively used in the treatment of nail fungus. They are also often prescribed for dermatological diseases such as trichophytosis, microsporia, epidermophytosis and candidiasis.
The antifungal drug "Terbinafine" goes on sale not only in the form of drops for external use, but also in the form of a cream.
Before using this tool, the affected nail plate should be removed using special keratolotic drugs. Only after this, drops can be applied twice a day.
Drops "Cyclopirox"
Drops of “Cyclopirox” get rid of nail fungus quite well. The analogues of this medication are the following: “Olamine”, “Daphnegin” and “Batrafen”.
The drug in question is most effective in the early stages of a fungal disease, when 1/3 or half of the nail plate (that is, without damage to the matrix) is affected by the infection. It is also prescribed after oral administration of systemic drugs.
Medication "Bifonazole"
Drops from the nail fungus on the legs of Bifonazole are a 1% solution, available in 15 ml vials. Its analogue is the drug "Mikospor".
Apply this tool should be on the bed of the nail plate, rubbing it slightly into the affected area. The drug must be used 1 or 2 times a day.
From a nail fungus, Bifonazole drops are treated fairly well. Also indications for the use of this remedy are: trichophytosis, microsporia, candidiasis of nails, pityriasis versicolor, rubrofity, candidiasis of the nail ridges, excessive sweating of the feet and diaper rash between the fingers.
It should be noted that in case of nail damage, the most effective is not the Bifonazole solution, but the ointment. With this drug, it is necessary to treat the affected area, and then apply a patch and a bandage for exactly one day.
Before applying the next dose of the medication, the fingers of the lower extremities should be kept for several minutes in warm water, and then carefully remove all parts of the softened nail plate. Similarly, it is necessary to act until the removal of the entire affected nail. As a rule, this process takes about 1-2 weeks.
According to experts, from a nail fungus, Bifonazole drops will be as effective as possible if combined with oral antifungal tablets prescribed by a dermatologist.
Other anti-fungal medicines
Drops from toenail fungus are sold in all pharmacies. But, unfortunately, even the most experienced pharmacist will not be able to tell you which remedy is the most effective. Therefore, with a fungal disease, you should immediately contact an experienced doctor.
Most often, after a thorough examination of the patient, doctors prescribe drugs such as Exoderil, Cyclopirox, Lamisil, and Bifonazole. These are quite popular drugs that are in great demand in pharmacies. In the absence of the listed medicines, they can be replaced with such medicines as:
- "Terbinafine."
- Lamican.
- "Terbifin."
- "Binafin."
- Mikonorm.
- Fungoterbin.
- Onykhon.
- "Terbinafine Pfizer."
- "Terbizil."
- Mycoderil.
- Thermicon.
- "Exifin."
According to experts, all these drugs contain terbinafine hydrochloride, which exhibits pharmacological activity against many types of fungus found in humans.
The most effective analogue of Exoderil Drops is the Naftifin Medication. It got its name from the main active ingredient. This drug works well when infected with yeast and yeast fungi, and can also be used as a preventive measure.
Despite the safety of all the funds mentioned, they should be used only as directed by the doctor. If mycosis has spread not only to the nail, but also to the skin of the feet, then it is better to use another form of the drug, for example, cream.