A pathogenic fungal organism can infect toenails while visiting a sauna, swimming pool, wearing someone else's shoes or socks, using pedicure tools that are not disinfected.
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on a visual examination and the results of laboratory tests, and then prescribes drugs for toenail fungus. In the initial stage of the disease give a good effect external means - drops, creams, ointments, sprays and solutions.
In advanced situations, therapy will be long and expensive - it will be necessary to use a range of drugs, including systemic pills.
Advantages of antifungal drops
The first advantage of the drops was the convenience of using them. They are available in compact bottles with a dispenser that allows you to accurately dose nail treatment drops without resorting to other medical accessories. The dispenser limiter allows you to apply the product point by point without wasting the medicine. This makes this form of medicine economical.
Safety is the second advantage of nail drops to treat nail fungus. The drops act on the surface layers of the nails, the skin, without penetrating the blood.
This makes them safe to use, unlike toxic drugs that are administered orally. In addition, the drops on the nail are applied carefully without touching the surrounding skin and nail fold. This eliminates irritation and allergies.
The third of the main advantages of fungal drugs in the form of drops is their effectiveness. The drug is well absorbed, does not stain clothes, does not smudge. The drops directly affect the focus of the disease, quickly dealing with the infection. Even a cheap antifungal drug can defeat advanced onychomycosis as part of a complex therapy, eliminating the need to remove the nail.
How do fungal drops work?
After identifying the cause of the disease, the doctor will tell you which drops of toenail fungus will be most effective. Modern drugs act on the fungus in a complex way - in two directions at once:
- fungicidal - destroys fungal spores and the fungi themselves;
- fungistatic - stop the growth of fungi at the cellular level.
Thanks to such a complex work of preparations it is possible to choose the optimal treatment for the nails, there is no chance for fungi and bacteria to multiply on the nails. An additional effect of the drops is the elimination of inflammation, improving cell regeneration. When applied topically, the components of the drops accumulate in the nail plate in optimal concentration. The drug blocks the synthesis of ergosterols - compounds that form the basis of the cell membrane of fungal microorganisms. As a result, the life process of the fungus is disrupted, as a result of which the pathogenic microflora dies.
As mentioned above, to achieve such a result, anti-fungal nail drops must be prescribed by a competent physician. He will prescribe the necessary medication, dosage and choose the duration of the course of therapy.
Indications for use of drops from onychomycosis
The drops are prescribed for damage to the nails of the hands and feet, with the manifestation of fungus on the skin, signs of ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms in which the dermatologist prescribes drops and other external nail fungus preparations:
- irritation, peeling and redness of the skin between the toes;
- the appearance of itching and burning of the foot, between the toes, near the nails;
- soreness, signs of inflammation around the nail;
- the appearance of streaks, grooves and spots on the nail plate;
- change in the color of the nail, its deformation, thickening, delamination.
The above signs signal a fungal infection. If you consult a doctor immediately, treatment will be cheap and you can quickly get rid of the problems. Onychomycosis refers to infectious diseases, it is not just a cosmetic discomfort, but a danger to the carrier of the disease and others.
In the advanced stages, the fungus leads to intoxication of the body, reduced immunity and complications. The problem will not be solved by itself, over time the disease progresses without adequate therapy.
Contraindications to fungal drops
Each drug, including antifungal drops, has its own contraindications and side effects. You must read the instructions before starting treatment. The main points that do not allow the use of drops are: individual intolerance to the drug, age up to 12 years, pregnancy and nutrition, the presence of wounds and suppuration. The use of drops can cause burning, itching, redness and flaking.
There are not as many contraindications to the drops as to systemic antifungal drugs, but the doctor must prescribe them.
Effective drops of fungus
First, the nails affected by the fungus are steamed, cleaned, dried and only then applied drops.
The procedure is repeated twice a day, the course lasts up to six months (the period depends on the time of growth of a healthy nail). The drops may cause flaking and itching of the skin, but you should not cancel the treatment.
The drops are prescribed in the initial stage of the disease and to prevent recurrence.
Reviews of the use of drops note their cost-effectiveness and ease of use. There are few contraindications, side effects are rare. But the drops help to quickly neutralize the fungus, restore the beauty and health of nails.
In advanced cases, the drops are used as part of a complex therapy, which includes taking pills, dietary adjustments, hygiene procedures, medical pedicures and more. The exact treatment regimen is chosen by the doctor individually for each patient.