Exoderil is one of the top-selling cures for mycoses on the skin. It is no less often used for nail fungus. The drug gained popularity due to its high effectiveness in the fight against fungal ailment. Reviews about "Exoderil" are abundant.
Release Forms
The active ingredient of the drug is naphthyne hydrochloride. This component is classified as a broad-spectrum antifungal drug. It is very active against dermatophyte, yeast, mold and some other fungi. Exoderil is available in three forms: in the form of a solution, cream and nail polish. Ointment and solution of the drug contain one percent naphthyne. In the nail polish, another active substance is amorolfine. One milliliter of varnish contains 50 milligrams of the active substance.
Cream "Exoderil" is prescribed for mycoses, including lesions of the feet. The solution is intended for interdigital spaces, nail plates and other hard-to-reach spots. With nail damage, varnish is suitable. Exoderil cream also contains sodium hydroxide along with alcohol, sorbitan stearate and purified water. The solution contains three auxiliary substances in the form of propylene glycol, ethanol and purified water. The base of the varnish is formed by polymers, due to which a dense protective enamel on the nails is created.
According to reviews, Exoderil helps to get rid of the fungus very quickly.
Indications
The medication is very effective against many of the most common types of fungus. “Exoderyl” is a broad-spectrum agent. This medicine is prescribed for any damage to the skin and nails with a fungus sensitive to the action of the drug. The use of this medication is indicated for any mycosis. Due to its liquid form, the solution penetrates under the nail plates, so it can be used in the presence of onychomycosis paired with varnish or as an independent tool. Reviews about the solution "Exoderil" are mostly positive.
It is also prescribed for foot and hand mycosis, it is very convenient for them to process the spaces between the fingers. This drug in liquid form can be used for lesions of the scalp. He does not stain hair, acting locally on the lesion. Ointment (cream) "Exoderil" is used for any skin mycosis, for example, for the treatment of palms, head, feet, hands or inguinal folds. The cream can be used for nail fungus.
Reviews about "Exoderil" from the fungus are of interest to many. Given the thick consistency, the cream may not penetrate well under the nail plate, in this regard, it is advisable to use it exclusively at the initial stage of the disease. The cream is prescribed for the treatment of ringworm caused by dermatophyte. This tool very quickly minimizes the discomfort with itching, protecting healthy skin from fungal spread.
Nail polish is intended only for the treatment of onychomycosis. It is very toxic and can be used exclusively on the nail plates, but not on the body or head.
How should I use this medication?
The duration of the course of treatment, along with the scheme for applying this drug, is determined individually in each individual case. Features of the use of the tool may depend on several of the following factors:
- From the localization of fungal infections.
- From the type of pathogen.
- From the severity of symptoms.
In the presence of severe forms of mycosis and onychomycosis, the use of external drugs like Exoderil in combination with other drugs in tablets is practiced. Therapy in this case is selected by the doctor.
Cream application
As mentioned above, Exoderil cream should be used only at the initial stage of the disease, since it is not able to penetrate deep into the nail plate. With the development of onychomycosis, preference is given to the liquid form of the drug. The cream is applied once a day. Before processing the affected area, hygiene procedures should be carried out. The cream is applied only to dry skin. In the treatment of onychomycosis, you must first steam the legs, and then apply the cream.
According to the instructions and reviews, the ointment "Exoderil" is completely safe and usually well tolerated.
The average duration of treatment is:
- Four weeks in the presence of fungal infections of smooth skin.
- Six weeks with the treatment of mycosis of the scalp.
- Six months with damage to the nail plate.
The cream is applied to the healthy epidermis around the affected area. First, they cleanse the skin, dry it and apply the cream to the affected area, grabbing along the way about two centimeters of healthy tissue around the infected area. When processing nails, the cream is also applied to the periungual ridges, and in addition, to the interdigital spaces. In the presence of onychomycosis, it is recommended to use the drug twice a day, in the mornings and evenings. According to reviews, Exoderil cream is the most popular compared to other forms of release.
You can not stop therapy immediately after the disappearance of symptoms. After reducing discomfort, treatment should be extended for another two weeks. This is required in order to prevent another development of the disease in the event that fungal spores still remain on the skin.
Feedback on the use of Exoderil will be presented at the end of the article.
Use of solution
The solution is used for skin fungus or against the background of nail damage. The solution of "Exoderil" is suitable for the treatment of the following ailments: onychomycosis, candidiasis of the skin, pityriasis versicolor and with inflammatory dermatomycosis. The jar with the solution is equipped with a dispenser that allows you to apply the product on the affected area. It is very convenient in the treatment of fungus on the nails. A drop of the product is distributed over the nail, which ensures leakage under the nail plate. You do not need to apply dressings or grind the drug, since it independently fills the cracks in the nails. The tool is applied to the nails twice a day.
In the presence of skin lesions, the solution is applied in the same way as the cream, only once a day, while a small area of healthy skin is captured during processing. The duration of nail fungus therapy is approximately six months. In the presence of skin mycosis, treatment takes about six weeks, which depends on the causative agent of the disease and the severity of symptoms.
Reviews on the drops of Exoderil are also positive.
Nail polish
Nail polish is not used often, only once a week. The entire period between repeated treatments, the medicine continues its work, since the active components of the drug are preserved under the enamel that is created on the nail. Immediately before processing the nail plate, the following rules must be observed:
- Feet should be steamed and softened.
- Next, the nail plates are treated with manicure tools and sanded with a complete file. This is required to remove broken particles of the nail.
- Varnish is applied only to a fat free surface. To do this, wipe the nails with alcohol wipes. This procedure is repeated every time immediately before applying varnish from the fungus. A special nail file for nail polishing is supplied in one package with Exoderil. It is important to remember that these files are forbidden to use for processing healthy nails. Otherwise, it can lead to infection of healthy tissue.
After preparation, the varnish is applied using a special applicator to the entire area of the affected nail. After application, you must wait about five minutes. It is worth noting that the varnish treatment for the fungus "Exoderil", according to reviews, takes quite a long time. With nail damage, approximately six months are required. In the presence of fungal infection on the skin, treatment sometimes takes up to twelve months. After the diseased nails completely grow back, it is necessary to continue using varnish to prevent re-infections. For these purposes, it is applied for one month three times a year.
Side effects
It is necessary to try to avoid getting this drug on damaged areas and mucous membranes. Side effects are usually very rare and depend on the release format of the drug.
According to reviews about Exoderil, when applying cream and drops, a local allergic reaction may occur, which may manifest as redness of the skin, dryness, itching, allergic rash, and local irritation. This drug does not have a systemic effect on the body. When applying varnish, the structure and color of the nails may change. They can become brittle, yellow and flaking. At the same time, such a reaction is the result of direct exposure to onychomycosis.
This is confirmed by the Exoderil product instructions for use and reviews.
Contraindications
For the treatment of fungus in children, other drugs will have to be selected, since Exoderil is not suitable for babies. In addition, the cream, exactly like the solution, can not be used with individual intolerance to the patient naphthyne. Before starting therapy, it should be noted that the solution contains alcohol. Fungal preparations must not be applied to damaged skin. If there is a deep wound, treatment should be postponed until the epidermis is completely restored. Varnish is not used for intolerance to amorolfine.
Pregnant women should better discard the use of this drug. The product is not able to penetrate into breast milk, therefore, against the background of lactation, it can be taken to treat a fungus. It is important to avoid getting this medication in the eyes and mucous membranes. In the event that this happens, the eyes should be rinsed with plenty of water. No cases of an overdose of Exoderil have been previously identified.
Cost of medicine
The cost of "Exoderil" depends on the release format of the drug. The solution is released in 10 and 30 milliliters per package. A small bottle costs about four hundred and fifty rubles, and a large one thousand two hundred. Cream "Exoderil" is sold in two volumes, in tubes of 15 and 30 grams. A small tube costs four hundred rubles, and a large seven hundred. Varnish costs about one and a half thousand rubles, but it is not sold in all Russian pharmacies. Lacquer "Exoderil", the cost of which also bites, paradoxically, is the cheapest antifungal medicine in this form of release.
Storage Features of Exoderil
It is worth noting that the ointment and solution of this drug have a fairly long shelf life. The presented drug is suitable for use within five years after its manufacture. No special maintenance measures are required. All you need is to tightly close the tube or bottle with a lid. Exoderil varnish has a slightly shorter shelf life, which is thirty-six months. After opening the bottle must be used until the end within six months. Keep the varnish tightly closed, protecting it from direct sunlight.
According to reviews, analogues of Exoderil are no less effective.
Analogues of Exoderil
If it is necessary to use Exoderil, it will not be difficult to select an analogue for it. Complete analogues of the drug in the form of a cream and solution are any naphthyne-based products. These include Naftifin cream, Estesifin spray, Exo-Derm solution, and Fungerbin ointment.
Medicines such as Naftifin, along with Estesifin and Exo-Derm, come in as a cheap Exoderil analogue. The last two medicines will cost an average of three hundred rubles. The problem is that they are produced by Ukrainian pharmaceutical companies, and therefore they are not represented in all Russian pharmacies.
Next, we find out what customers say about this medical tool in their reviews.
Reviews on the treatment of fungus
The medication is currently a very popular and popular drug against fungal skin lesions, which is dispensed without a medical prescription.
In reviews of "Exoderil", people report that it acts very quickly and almost does not cause any adverse reactions. The vast majority of patients who used this medicine remain completely satisfied with its healing properties.
According to the reviews, in the first two weeks it is not always possible to notice the result. But usually in the second week of treatment, redness already passes, and at the same time, itching also decreases, but in general, the skin still looks unpresentable. But on the seventeenth day of treatment, according to the assurances of consumers, cracks begin to heal, areas of redness disappear and peeling decreases. Judging by the reviews, it takes about a month to complete the treatment.
People write in reviews about Exoderil that it is an economical means. For example, as consumers report, only two tubes of cream are consumed during treatment. A lot of people praise him and advise him to other people, since he really works, albeit slowly.
Thus, at present, this drug is widely used and effective in the fight against skin diseases, especially with nail fungus. Consumers trust this tool and very often use it, even despite the rather high cost.
We reviewed the ointment "Exoderil" instructions and reviews.