Itching, peeling of the skin around the nail and, finally, a change in the nail plate are clear signs of a fungal infection. It reproduces well in a warm and humid environment, so people who are prone to sweating in the feet will create all the conditions for it. Sneakers, shoes made of artificial materials, syntenic socks - this is what the fungus needs for excellent health.
For the prevention of fungal diseases, it is necessary, of course, to combat sweating in the feet and observe hygiene rules: do not use other people's towels and shoes, and also do not walk barefoot in baths and pools. It is necessary to have two pairs of shoes so that one of them has time to dry and air properly before use. Socks should be changed every day, and for persons with heavy sweating - twice a day.
But if the fungus has already appeared, how to deal with it?
We use nail fungus varnish
One of the good effective remedies is nail polish varnish . Such drugs include Batrafen, Lotseril and Demikten. True, they are not cheap, but they are convenient to use and effective. This means about the same broad spectrum of action. They treat different types of fungi and have antibacterial properties.
For several hours, the nail polish penetrates deep into the nail plate, reaching the nail bed. Destroying the cell membrane of the fungus, it prevents its further development. The intensity of its effect depends on how affected the nail. After 2 weeks, the highest concentration of this substance is created on the fingernails and after a week on the fingernails.
Before the procedure of applying varnish, the nail is cut as much as possible with manicure scissors.
For better penetration of the varnish into the nail plate, it is preliminarily cleaned of fat with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and then the nail is treated with a special patch (it is sold with varnish) over the entire surface. Apply varnish from the fungus once a day, then, after a month - twice a week and another month - once a week.
The general course of treatment will take from 3 to 6 months for fingernails and up to 12 months for toenails. Do not worry if you feel a burning sensation after applying nail polish. This is a valid reaction.
Safety regulations
Nail polish should not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. It is contraindicated in children.
By the way, if your nails are affected by a fungus, then do not use decorative nail polish. He will not protect against fungus, but the condition of the nail plate can worsen.
Do not forget that files for treating the affected nail are not used for care
for healthy nails! You can also not use artificial
false nails, while you apply nail polish as a treatment.
Carefully read the instructions for each type of varnish, since the dosage and method of processing the nail, for different types of this agent, may differ.
And last, the most important advice: before you start using antifungal varnish, do not forget to consult a doctor! Only he can decide how effective such a treatment will be for you.