Legs legs on the legs are the most common disease that is found in both men and women. Its discovery in the initial stages is quite difficult and problematic, as the fungus slowly affects the nail without giving any symptoms. But the earlier the disease is diagnosed, the easier it will be to get rid of it. And before we talk about how to overcome this disease, a few words should be said about the main symptoms of this disease and the methods of its independent diagnosis.
As mentioned at the outset, it is very difficult to recognize the nail sponge in the initial stages. The thing is, it is not practically managed. The only sign of nail damage with yeast -like nails is the appearance of stripes and spots on the nails. However, they are barely noticeable and have the same color as a healthy nail.
As the fungi multiply, spots and stripes begin to expand and glow until the nail itself changes its shape. But again it happens so slowly that one doesn't even notice it. And as the fungus grows strongly, the first major symptoms of the disease appear. This:
It is these symptoms that attract a person's attention to the disease. But it's too late. Healing the sponge in this case is no longer an easy task. We need to make every effort to get rid of it once and for all.
If you notice the symptoms described above, but doubt that in your case they are associated with a fungal disease, then you can perform self -diagnosis at home. To do this, you need some potassium permanganate and hot water. Prepare the potassium permanganate solution and lower your feet in it for a few minutes.
Then pull your feet, wipe them off and carefully look at your nails. In the absence of fungal damage, all nail plates should be brown. If some parts of the nails did not color, then your fears were true - you have fungi.
You should not hesitate to treat it as your health depends on it. Do not think that the fungus is only settled in the nails. No, they penetrate deep under the nails and enter the circulatory system through the skin. The pathogenic mushrooms are then carried throughout the body, having a negative effect on the whole body.
Therefore, as soon as you notice the manifestations of a fungal disease, you should consult a doctor immediately. If because of your work you cannot go to the hospital, then you can start home treatment (which is extremely desirable). But in this situation, it cannot be inactive. This will affect your health badly.
How to cure the sponge on the toenails? This question should only be asked by a doctor. The thing is, the varieties of fungi are more than 300. Each has its own characteristic and a threshold of stability to a particular medicine.
Here it is necessary to take medicines from both external and oral use. The former are necessary to eliminate the symptoms of the disease, the latter - to destroy the fungus inside the body.
There is a huge amount of antifungal drugs on the pharmaceutical market. These are pills, capsules, and ointments, gels, and drops. They all have a different price, but they act in the same way.
External medicines are administered to the affected nail several times a day. They are quickly absorbed, inhibiting the growth of fungi. October drugs penetrating the stomach quickly absorb into the circulatory system, providing a powerful impact of pathogens, destroying them one after the other.
If you have been able to recognize the nail sponge at the initial stage of development, then you are very lucky. The treatment of this disease will pass quickly and without any consequences.
If you start treating the fungus at this stage of development, you may not even have to wait until the healthy nail grows as the fungus does not have time to destroy it.
Things are more difficult here. The thing is, at this stage of its development, the fungus already affects the bigger part of the nail. The main symptoms begin to occur and the disease is already introducing a major discomfort to a person.
At this stage of the development of the disease, strong medicines such as the appointment of a doctor can be used.
They are also applied to dry and washed nails. Now, however, loose areas appear on their surface. They must be removed. You can do this with any sharp tool. But you have to be careful. By eliminating the loose particles, you can injure yourself that this will only make the current situation worse.
Remove the free plaque should not only on the surface of the nail, but also under it. The drug should then be administered in the resulting cavity. In this case, it is convenient to use drugs in the form of drops. Such manipulations should be performed daily until a healthy nail grows.
At this stage of the disease, the suicide of the fungus of the legs is unacceptable. He is required to seek help from a doctor. Oral medicines cannot be distributed. And they have different contraindications and side effects, so they are strictly assigned to an individual basis.
This happens only after a microscopic examination and special tests for the stability of the fungus to the drugs. During suicide, you can make many mistakes that will definitely come in the near future.
The treatment of nail fungus at home is in many ways similar to the treatment of nail fungus of the hands. But it must also be done carefully. If a worsening is observed, then you should consult a doctor immediately and give up the idea of self -self.
So, what advises us with traditional medicine? And it offers us many ways to treat our toenails. But! They should only be used in combination with drug treatment.
The most effective method of combating nail fungus is garlic. It is lubricated with a knife or passes through a compress and then applied to the affected nail and covered with polyethylene and bin on top. Such a compress should be left overnight, and in the morning you have to remove the remaining garlic from the nail and attach a new one.
Also in the treatment of fungal nail damage, iodine has proven well. It is applied with a cotton swab on the affected nails several times a day. Only before using it is you need to wash and dry your feet.
In order to prevent the "migration" of the fungi of adjacent nails, they should also be treated with iodine periodically. But there is one "but" here. After the use of iodine, the nails acquire yellow.
The use of Celandine is also an effective method of treating nails. It is a poisonous plant that is easy to find in the vastness of our country. The juice of this plant is used to treat fungi. It is applied to the affected nail several times a day. You do not need to rinse it.
The disadvantage of this method of treatment of the sponge is that it can only be used free of charge for a few months (in summer). Then you will need to go to the pharmacy and buy Celandine oil. By the way, it also has a good therapeutic effect.
In addition, soda baths also have a good therapeutic effect. They are just prepared - a few liters of warm water is taken and a few tablespoons of baking soda are hit. Soda creates an alkaline environment in which fungi cannot develop and multiply normally. With its systematic use, the fungi eventually die and the disease withdraws.
You can also use 9% vinegar. Before using it, it is necessary to wash and dry the legs. Then, using a nail file, eliminate the free nail and just smear it with a cotton swab that must first be moistened in vinegar. Heat, dilute or do something else with vinegar before use.
The fungus of the toes of the toes causes mass discomfort for a person. You can take it anywhere. Of course, it is always easier to prevent the disease than to cure. And even if you have been able to overcome this disease, it does not mean that you are now insured by it for the rest of your life.
You need to follow some rules that will help you once and for all forget about your nail sponge:
All these simple rules will help you protect yourself from this disease. And if it happens that you already had to get acquainted with this disease, do not delay a visit to your doctor. The earlier you start treating the fungus properly, the faster you get rid of it.