The change in the shape and color of the nail, peeling, dryness and flaking – is to know the mushroom. Always on foot, he quickly learned and feel perfectly, rearing under the nail plate, and feed on the keratin of which it is composed. Gradually mold the mycelium grows and finally breaks a nail. Then to solve the situation only by external means already will be required to complete drug treatment, with the application of tablets, and sometimes a dropper (if the doctor-mycologist will find in the nail mold).
But so far this did not happen and the fungus is able to "conquer" only the edge of the nail plate, which affects up to 2/3 of the surface, it is possible to strike in advance, and kill him with the help of a course of anti-fungal drops.
How to choose an effective remedy against fungus on the feet?
Before you start to be cured and to buy drops from nail fungus, you need to understand which type of parasite that do. Often unwanted guests – representatives of one of the three classes of mushrooms:
- dermatophytes – fighting with their effective drugs on the basis of azola and allylamine;
- candida – die after the interaction with polyene antifungal, which include drugs nystatin group;
- mold – a strong enemy, that he is afraid only antifungal class echinocandins.
Recognize the mushrooms can external features:
- Dermatophytes begin to "eat" the nail with free edge, gradually advancing towards the hole. Plate turns yellow, becomes hard, metal, starts hyperkeratosis – increased thickness of the nail.
- Candida behaves in a different way. It is the first thing that hits the nail at the base, it begins to deteriorate, close to the hole, and then already the fungus grows up to the brim. The plate can be such as the yellowing and become white, but to grow will not be the fungus destroys the cells responsible for the growth of the nail.
- The mold makes the plate becomes dark, covered with dark spots and stripes. Also, rarely limited to a single nail. Quickly destroying his mould, proceed to the soft tissues.
So it is that the mushrooms must behave according to the scenario of text-books of medicine, but, in practice, distinguish dermatophytes from candida in only one respect is not always in force, even a dermatologist. The latent stage of the development of a fungal infection may be delayed for years to come, and to classify the mushroom at the beginning is very difficult.
That's why deciding which the active substance used in the treatment and, consequently, what are the drops of purchase, the doctor can only and exclusively after receiving the the conclusion of the laboratory. So don't be surprised if during your next visit to a dermatologist, you will make scraping of the nail. Obtained disputes in the laboratory will grow and then it becomes clear that the fungus is established on the leg.
Drops from nail fungus
- Drops with terbinafine hydrochloride reconcile well with all types of fungi on the nails. This means that any fungus or settled in the foot – yeast, musty, or dermatophytes – terbinafine hydrochloride sooner or later will prevail (average duration of treatment is 6 months, drop two times per day).
- Drops of active ingredient amorolfine. Affects the synthesis of plant sterols, which are composed of the cells of the fungus. Interfere in this process, amorolfine gradually changes the structure and destroys it. The more effective you will reorder the good with the representatives of the genus Candida.
- Drops composed of a substance derived from allylamine – naftifin. Particularly harmful is without prejudice to the cells dermatophytes but these fungi in 8 out of 10 cases nestle inside of the nail plate.
Ointment from mushrooms
An innovative tool for fighting the fungus, the composition contains only natural ingredients, which completely eliminates the side effects. The active principles of the drug have the properties to accumulate in the body, which improves the immune system and reduces the risk of re-infection. This tool is completely safe and allows you in a short time to get rid of the fungus.
Some ointments, for the most part include in its composition synthesized acid, which together with the fungus can damage healthy tissues and cause poisoning, and pain.
How does the drug against the nail fungus in the foot in the form of drops
Depending on the type of active substance, which enters in the composition of the drug, drops against the nail fungus on the legs act in one of two directions:
- To destroy the structure of cells that make up the fungus – fungicide effect.
- Slow down the process of cell division, that is, do not give them to multiply – fungistasi.
Drugs fungicidal impact work against adult forms of the fungus, but they are powerless to fungal spores. While the drops with fungistatic action consume as once the young of the form. Of course, to destroy mushroom mycelium, which has taken root in the nail plate, is only possible for those medication, which will at the same time, and fungicidal, and fungistatic effect. Fortunately, most of the modern drops act in both directions. However, to understand the pharmacological properties of the drug and do the assignment must doctor.
You have drops there is still a strong side – which not only consume the fungal bodies, but also to prevent the spread of pathogens processes to nearby tissue. Then, as soon as you are suspected of fungus of the nail, immediately take measures and start treatment drops. Otherwise the mycelium enters the side leather cushions, it will spread all over the foot and then stop, its going to be only a long treatment systemic pills and ointments.
Among other things, antifungal drops:
- relieve the inflammation;
- have antimicrobial action;
- contribute to the rapid recovery of tissues.
How to properly apply the drops for nail fungus?
The only difficulty connected with the application of drops so that the patient, usually, it is difficult to drip directly into the affected area. The fact is that in the vast majority of cases, the fungus curled up under the nail plate and reach, by the use of external means – ointments, creams, lacquers, drops – it is not easy. Then, for the active ingredient and came directly into the lens, and the treatment was really effective, the patient must follow some recommendations.
- How should steam the foot in a special bath. One solution would be to use an antiseptic – iodine, potassium, sodium bicarbonate, soap. You can experiment with decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs. Effective when a fungus, milkweed, marigold, chamomile, as well as essential oils and sea salt.
- If the nail has already begun to detach itself from the nail bed and the free edge, there is a need to cut and Polish the surface of the plate with the lime.
- If the fungus affected the majority of the nail, that is, its meaning and remove it completely. For this are used special solutions, which gradually soften the plate and through a series of applications can be safely removed.
Indications and contraindications
Cure onychomycosis drops is only useful in the initial phase of the disease. It is characterized by symptoms such as:
- yellowing of the nail plate on one of the edges or at the base;
- thickening of the nail, it becomes difficult to trim and rasp;
- the surface is completely loses gloss and healthy pink color;
- the nail becomes undulatis, on it appear longitudinal stripes;
- hit the edge of the plate it divides and separates from the nail bed.
The clinical picture can vary by several years and all this time the disease is in the latent phase – a healthy immune system will not give the mycelium spread in depth. But also a slight decrease of immunity can give the disease new push and then the nail will begin to deteriorate very quickly.
As only the mycelium of fungi capture 2/3 the square of the nail plate, cure onychomycosis drops already will not be possible. Completely eliminate aggressive parasite will be possible only after a long course of integrated therapy. But it is worth considering that most of the pills anti-fungal contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but also for the treatment of children up to 12 years. Their is not prescribed for chronic diseases of the kidneys and the endocrine system.
In the matter of ointments, creams and drops also a limit, but less severe, because when you apply external antimycotic funds blood flow becomes not more than 6% of active substance.
Prevention of nail fungus in the foot
According to statistics, 35% of patients infected by a fungus does not get out of the house. At-risk – families in which they live older people. They are more prone to fungal infections of the natural age-related changes that occur in their body. Reduction of immunity, atrophic disease, and the difficulty of blood circulation to cause outbreaks of infections on the nails.
To protect the other members of the family, not have to walk to the house barefoot and wear others sneakers. Patients should be separated in a towel, and in the bathroom it is better to stay on your rubber mat. Among other things, to bring the fungus in your home can and animals – the dogs are sick athlete so often, as the owners of the house.
The most likely sites of infection – public baths, swimming pools, water parks and gyms. Protect yourself from the fungus in conditions of high humidity and large concentrations of people is almost impossible. The best solution to hit in advance and start enjoying the antifungal before infection.
For example, regularly cover the nails of the hands and feet a special nail Polish antifungal. It dries quickly, has no contraindications and side effects. On it, you can easily apply normal nail Polish.
And remember: the fungus rarely clings to the persons with strong immunity. Pay attention to a healthy lifestyle, just eat, time to recharge the lack of vitamins and sleep well – then the fungus will not be a possibility!