Not everyone knows that the detachment of nails can be caused by several reasons: infectious mushrooms - dermatophytes, which contribute to the spread of the disease - onycholysis, uncomfortable shoes, as well as the result of an injury. With the second and third reasons, everything is more or less clear. It is enough to pay special attention to the purchase of shoes, its quality and convenience. Do not forget about sneakers, as a rule, because of them, problems with the health of nails begin.
Toenails or hands leave after injuring them. In addition to painful sensations, bruises or bruises appear under the nail plate, and the nail becomes bluish or black. After detachment, a new nail will grow back within 2 weeks. It remains to wait a bit, and a new beautiful nail will delight you again.
So, let's pay attention to our first reason - nail fungus. Why do toenails and arms leave due to infection? How to recognize a disease? What to do for treatment?
What is a fungus and how does infection occur?
Disease of the nail plate is an infectious disease caused by a pathogenic fungus. Infection occurs by contact, for example, in a pool, sauna, gym, and other public meta. Elevated temperature and moderate humidity create favorable conditions for the existence and propagation of infection. Also, infection can occur at home - through shoes or household items.
It is noteworthy that infection does not always occur. The main factors for the favorable development of the disease are: taking antibiotics, an immunodeficiency state, old age, vascular diseases and oral contraceptives.
After infection, the fungus invades and fills the nail bed, in connection with this, the toenails leave. Depending on the type of infection, the degree and depth of the lesion is determined.
How to recognize a disease?
Some time after infection, the nail plate is covered with longitudinal stripes or spots. Moreover, these manifestations can be either bright yellow or whitish or grayish in color.
Yeast so thin the affected area so that the nails on the legs or arms peel off. The rollers swell, thicken and blush, then gradually the nail skin begins to disappear. Tissue nutrition ceases and, after that, transverse furrows appear. Against the background of malnutrition of the nail plate, molds can grow . In this case, the color of the nail can be yellow, green, blue, brown or black.
If there is any sign of illness, you need to visit a doctor to determine what type of fungal infection caused your disease. Remember that self-treatment is fraught with irreparable consequences. In addition, if your toenails extend, then the fungus may not be the only cause of this phenomenon.
How and how to be treated?
Are the nails on the legs or arms moving away? Have you noticed the signs of fungus and hope that everything goes away by itself? It is necessary to consult a doctor and begin treatment, otherwise a protracted infection can provoke a weakening of the immune system and exacerbation of chronic diseases.
During treatment, you can use local ointments, such as "Kanizon", "Nizoral", "Lamisil", "Microspore". Creams are applied to the affected areas of the nails and left for a day. The course of treatment is before the growth of healthy nails.
In the initial form of the disease, antifungal varnishes are used - “Batrafen” or “Loceryl”. Their treatment takes from 6 to 10 months. "Bartafen" is used according to the scheme - in the first month it is applied every other day, the second month - twice a week, in the third month and the next - once a week. The course of treatment is until complete recovery.
If ointments and varnishes do not bring the proper result, prescribe antifungal drugs - Diflucan, Fluconazole, or Flucostat, etc. They are used once a week, for 6-8 months, until recovery. Before using drugs, you must carefully read the annotation, in particular with contraindications.
Remember that in addition to your own treatment, you need to process your shoes, socks, etc. vinegar solution. After all, it is here that the fungus settled, which will infect you again and again. The floors in the apartment, the bathroom and pedicure items must also be disinfected. Carefully monitor your health and avoid unwanted effects.