The fungus is often diagnosed in a dermatologist's office. This very unpleasant disease with rather bad consequences can be eliminated independently at the very first stages of development. In other situations, when the fungus has already spread, the treatment is longer and more difficult.
Features of nail fungus
All diseases of fungal origin are contagious in nature. The nails are often affected by the fungus, the infection usually occurs in a household way from a sick person to a healthy one. Often the reason is the failure to observe basic hygiene rules. Infection can often occur when there are common items in the same family, such as towels. The risk of getting sick increases significantly in places with high attendance, where contact with pathogens is possible, for example, in gyms, beaches, swimming pools and so on.
Defects caused by fungus appear on the nail plates. Yellow spots or stripes on the sides appear on the nail plates on the legs. Bright spots in the center of the nail can indicate a problem. When the nails on the hands are damaged, spots also appear, but usually they are not so pronounced. The more neglected the problem, the harder the treatment will be and longer. Late start of the fight against fungus often causes serious allergies, can weaken the immune system and leads to exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Examinations before starting therapy
Before using any means for treating the fungus, you need to undergo some examinations and take tests. Intolerance to some drugs or their components may be revealed, as well as a number of diseases in which a fungus often appears. Such diseases include neurology, diabetes mellitus, problems with blood circulation in the legs, somatic diseases. In each individual case, it is necessary to seek treatment from a specialist. It will be necessary to pass tests of a general type, to do an ultrasound of the kidneys, a biochemical blood test. Women who have sex are advised to do a pregnancy test.
Preparatory procedure
Any effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands or feet will not show a positive result if applied without preparation. Before applying any medicine, it is recommended to make a therapeutic bath for nails with soap and soda. In a basin with hot water, add one tablespoon of soda and 50 g of soap (it is better to use household, tar or special). Keep hands or feet in the resulting solution for fifteen minutes. Then you need to treat the damaged areas with nail clippers and a nail file. Tools must be sanitized. Repeat sterilization after use. Such a procedure can be therapeutic if the disease is still at an early stage. In the neglected state, the baths will play only an auxiliary role.
Medical preparations
To find an effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands and feet is quite difficult. Pharmacies have a wide range of ointments, creams and gels, but which product will be the best? When the situation is more complicated, and the disease is neglected, the doctor will prescribe the pills. The medication prescribed by a specialist significantly increases the chances of a quick cure. In severe recurrent cases, surgical treatment may be required. As a rule, Nizoral, Microspore, Lamisil, Exoderil, Kanizon, and Clotrimazole are used to treat fungus.
"Exoderil" is sold in bottles of 10 ml. The cost is about 650 rubles, but the exact price depends on the region and the pharmacy chain. There are still tubes (30 g each) - 400 rubles. The active substance (naphthyne) accumulates in the tissues, gradually reaching a maximum concentration, which is harmful to fungi. Auxiliary agents facilitate the penetration of the active substance into the nail tubules, through which the disease spreads.
This is an effective tool for the treatment of nail fungus on the hands that prevents re-infection, significantly relieves itching, and quickly removes the inflammation that the fungus provokes. The only drawback is that no clinical studies have been conducted. This means that the effectiveness of Exoderil has not been proven in the laboratory. Today, the drug is not prescribed for the treatment of pregnant women, young children, nursing mothers, patients with intolerance to the components of the drug. Reviews about the tool confirm its positive effect. Patients especially note that the ointment quickly and effectively relieves unpleasant itching.
"Nizoral" is sold in tubes of 20 g. The cost of the cream is about 400 rubles. The main substance is ketoconazole. The active substance has a strong effect against fungus and is effective against most types of pathogens. This is an effective treatment for nail fungus on the hands and feet penetrates the tissues, upsets the metabolism in pathogenic organisms, destroys their shell, which stops their further spread.
The effectiveness of Nizoral was confirmed by laboratory tests, but the main attention was paid to fungal skin diseases, and not to nail plates. For this reason, considering how well the remedy helps with nail fungus, you can rely solely on reviews. And patients respond only positively. There is not only cream, but also shampoo, which helped many to overcome the oily seborrhea of the head.
The advantage of the tool is that its components are not found in the blood, even with prolonged use. This means that Nizoral can be used by pregnant women, nursing mothers and people with kidney and liver diseases. Negatively, patients respond only to an uncomfortable regimen for the use of the drug. The cream needs to be applied twice a day, and its oily and thick consistency adds complexity. This is especially true for those who conduct treatment outside the home or on the road.
"Lamisil" is a spray (15 ml), which costs about 350 rubles. The main active substance (and this is terbinafine) inhibits the activity of various types of fungus, including those that cause fungal infections of the nails. With proper use of the drug, the concentration of terbinafine reaches a maximum. For a long time, this prevents re-infection. By the way, not only spray is sold in pharmacies, but also ointment, cream, solution or gel. All forms are equally effective. Obvious improvements are observed after two weeks of use.
In this case, the qualitative effect provided by this remedy for fungus under the nails is due to the active action of terbinafine. For this reason, treatment with Lamisil for pregnant and lactating women, children under twelve years of age, and patients with hypersensitivity is contraindicated. In addition, the drug requires strict adherence to the instructions.
Antifungal Nail Polish
The best remedy for nail fungus on the hands for many are special medicinal varnishes. But they will help only if the disease is still in its initial stages. Antifungal varnishes include Lotseril, Batrafen, Cyclopiroxolamine, and Mycosan (nail serum). These are the most popular drugs. They differ only in cost and active substance. In Lotseril, amorolifin is the active substance. A 2.5 ml bottle costs about 1300 rubles. Betrafen (cyclopiroxolamine) costs 1,570 rubles for the same bottle. "Mikozan" (several active substances) costs only 650 rubles, and "Demikten" - about 300 rubles.
Each of the active ingredients is a powerful tool that effectively inhibits the activity and growth of fungi. Lucky is very convenient to use. It is necessary to process nails periodically or once. After you need to "tint" your nails as needed. Apply varnish once or twice a day, or even just once a week. It depends on the specific tool. Some of them need to be used more often. Before use, it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the attached instructions.
Despite the effectiveness of these funds for the treatment of nail fungus on the hands, they do not work well with deep lesions or localization of the pathogen under the nail plate. To some extent, this drawback is offset by the ability of the nail to accumulate medicinal substances, which eventually spread inward. But this does not guarantee that the fungus does not appear again after the end of treatment. The disease can spread from the areas of the nail where the active substances of the varnish have not penetrated.
Varnishes are an effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands, but only if the lesions are minor. The effectiveness of treatment is difficult to predict, but varnishes are the best preventative measures. It is recommended to use them for those who regularly visit the bathhouse, sauna, pool, beach and other public places. Reviews confirm the effectiveness of varnishes. Negatives are only about "Demikten," although patients in that case did not follow the instructions completely (did not steal the nails before applying the varnish).
Nail remover
A remedy against nail fungus on the hands may need a more radical one. To quickly fix problems, you need to remove the affected nail plate. But this should be done very carefully and with the help of special preparations. Those are Nogtimycin and Nogtivit, which will quickly improve the condition. It is an effective remedy against nail fungus on the hands.
The composition of the preparations includes tea tree oil - this is a well-known folk remedy for combating fungus. Also in the composition is stearic acid, urea and other antiseptic drugs. Before use, it is recommended to make a bath with a solution of soda (dilute one teaspoon per liter of water) and mild soap. Wipe dry and apply “Nogtivit”. After the affected nail is sealed with a plaster. After four days, everything needs to be carefully removed and the peeled layer removed. This should be done until the affected nail is removed.
Anti-fungal pills
With fungus, oral tablets are used. "Terbinafine" is a multifunctional product with a very wide range of action. Pills effectively fight fungal diseases with skin and nail fungal infections. The drug blocks the synthesis of new cells, stops their spread. The tablets are packed in seven or ten pieces in a contour package. When ingested, the active substance is actively absorbed from the digestive system, very soon the maximum concentration in the nails and hair is reached, the medicine penetrates into the fatty tissue under the skin.
You can use Diflucan. You need to take one tablet, regardless of the meal. Capsules are convenient and effective. The duration of treatment largely depends on the severity of the disease and ranges from three months to one year. The course must be carried out completely, otherwise the fungus will return very quickly. The dose is adjusted depending on the age of the patient and the presence of concomitant diseases.
Natural remedies for fungus
Strong remedies for nail fungus on the hands can be natural. This is a good choice for those who are allergic to drugs. Suitable "Nogtivit" or "Stop-Active gel." Emulsions “Nogtivit” on average are enough for four nails, but each case needs to be considered separately. The advanced stages of the disease require several procedures to cure, and with a milder form of the disease, it is enough to use the remedy only once. The composition of this effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands includes mineral oil, tea tree oil, beeswax, urea and other substances. Recently, Stop-Active Gel has also been widely distributed. Numerous positive reviews confirm the activity of the agent against the fungus. To cure, you will need to undergo a full course of therapy, the duration of which is 30 days.
Folk remedies for fungus
Remedies for nail fungus on the hands can be used folk. Such therapy, as a rule, takes quite a long time, is suitable only in the initial stages. It is important that even after the disappearance of the visible symptoms of the fungus, you should not give up treatment until a new nail grows. Otherwise, the problem will return quickly. The advantages of alternative recipes are that the treatment will be inexpensive and without the side effects that may appear when using medications. Reviews about the remedies for nail fungus on the hands are positive, but only if therapy is started in a timely manner, that is, at the initial stage of the development of the disease.
A popular remedy is ordinary iodine. It should be applied two or three times a day to slow the development and spread of the fungus. This allows you to stop the progression of the disease. Iodine can be used at any stage of the course of the disease (even in the presence of cracks and damage to the nail). However, when using this method, the nails become yellow, so it is not very convenient to use a folk recipe on the hands. Although, in general, an inexpensive remedy for nail fungus on the hands is quite effective. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.
The natural remedy is propolis. From it is prepared tincture for alcohol. For treatment lotions with cotton pads are used. You need to wrap the nail with cling film or a non-sterile bandage. Keep the compress for 30 minutes a couple of times a day. Do not use alcohol lotions if there are cracks on the nail. In this case, propolis can be rubbed into the nails in pure form.
Used as an inexpensive and effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands of adults, vinegar (9%). Vinegar is used in many ways. You can make baths: per liter of water you need two tablespoons of vinegar, hold for ten minutes. Effective and lotions. Vinegar must be mixed with glycerin in a proportion of one to one. The best remedy for nail fungus on the hands is garlic ointment. Garlic should be peeled, passed through a press and added to butter (one part butter and one part garlic). The ointment is applied to the deformed nail and wrapped with cling film. You need to keep from six to eight hours. You can be treated in this way if there is damage to the nails.
The long-known folk remedy is oak bark. This folk method works perfectly in combination with medicinal herbs: horsetail, blackberry, verbena, calendula. The decoction can be used for lotions or baths for damaged areas. It is not necessary to carry out treatment with any drugs (and especially with the use of alternative recipes) if there are cracks, ulcers and similar injuries in the affected area. An auxiliary substance with a mild action can serve as insoluble coffee. You need to brew a drink in a strong concentration for therapeutic baths. Keep the affected areas in solution for 30 minutes. Such baths are recommended for two to three months.
Most effective remedies for nail fungus on the hands of a number of folk recipes act in such a way that an environment unfavorable for the reproduction of the fungus is created in the affected area. Gradually, pathogenic microorganisms die. But there may be a certain amount of hardy spores, so you need not to stop treatment until complete healing. The fungus is extremely tenacious, so it can again begin to spread. If during treatment with folk remedies positive dynamics is not observed for a long time, then you need to contact a dermatologist as soon as possible.
Disinfection of shoes and linen
The most effective remedy for nail fungus on the hands will be useless if you do not handle underwear and shoes, although this is more true for the situation when the fungus attacks the toenails. Shoes can be processed with “Chlorhexidine”, “Miramistin”, vinegar, formalin solution, “Mikostop” or “Gorosten” products. For effective processing, moisten a piece of cotton with the selected disinfectant and put into shoes. The pair must be put in a sealed bag for one to three days. After this, the shoes should dry well and ventilate.