Mycosis is a disease of an infectious nature, provoked by pathogenic fungi. Most often, it affects the tissues of the feet or nail plates and often acquires a chronic form.
Signs of toenail fungus:
- spots of white or yellow on the nail plates;
- changes in the structure of the nail (surface deformation, thickening, decrease in the density of the plate);
- burning and itching of the skin between the fingers;
- bad smell.
As a rule, the infection begins to affect the skin (on the feet, between the fingers). The patient feels severe itching and burning, blastula with liquid gradually forms, and then the structure of the nail is destroyed.
There are factors that are not associated with a fungal infection, but can trigger the disease:
- the presence of microcracks on the legs and between the fingers (due to dry skin or excessive sweating);
- various pathologies of blood vessels, endocrine system;
- varicose veins;
- low immunity.
Treatment tactics
To eliminate the infection, as a rule, use remedies for toenail fungus :
a) a complex of oral medications (tablets, capsules);
b) local preparations (gels, creams, ointments, nail polishes, special plasters).
Nail polish from toenails is considered a very effective remedy. Particularly popular are the preparations "Batrafen", "Lorecil", "Lamisil". They contain special components that penetrate into the deep layers of the nail plate and neutralize the fungus. Before applying this varnish, it is necessary to remove the affected areas of the nail with a nail file and degrease them with ethanol. In addition, it can be used as a prophylaxis before visiting the sauna, pool. Most often, the composition of such a drug is dominated by an antifungal substance - 5% amorolfin. After the formation of the varnish film, its concentration increases to 20%
Remedies for toenail fungus will be effective only if you prepare the nail for their use. To remove the affected part of the nail plate, keratolytic ointments or patches are used. They contain components (ketoconazole, quinosole, iodine, salicylic acid), which help soften the nail and remove necrotic tissue. After attaching the patch, you need to fix it with a bandage and clean off the damaged tissue every 2 days. The duration of treatment is usually about 9-12 months. Remedies for toenail fungus can be used only after consulting a doctor.
During treatment, carefully monitor compliance with hygiene standards, disinfect all the things that you use (towels, clothes, shoes, underwear). The surface of the bath should be treated with chloramine and washing powder. Boil clothes for about 20 minutes in a 2% solution of soap and soda.
Remedies for nail fungus on your feet will definitely help in the treatment, but it is better to avoid problems in advance. Therefore, remember about the prevention of fungus.
To avoid fungal infection, take the rule:
- Do not wear other people's clothing, shoes;
- Do not use narrow shoes that soar your feet ;
- use in pools, baths ointments or creams against fungal infections;
- take care of your immunity.