Nail fungus

Nail fungus

When failures appear in the body, it signals it.External signs of disorders - hair loss, rash, nail fungi.Such symptoms require care and thorough examination, because serious diseases can be hidden behind them.

Fungal formations need to be treated in the early stages of appearance, this can destroy the nail and lead to the irritation of finger soft tissues.The pathology leads to constant unpleasant sensations, worsens the quality of the patient's life, causes a sense of constant embarrassment to others and the fear of infecting loved ones.

The fungus of nails refers to contagious diseases;In medicine, it is commonly called onicomycosis, or just ringworm.The disease is treated in hospital conditions under the supervision of the assistant doctor.

Nail fungus

Nail fungus appears most often in women, but men are also subject to ringworm.The early stage of nail fungus manifests itself in the fact that the nail disappears, acquires a yellowish hue and ends up becoming brown.If you notice a change in nail color, contact a specialist in obtaining advice and analysis.

Then white spots appear on the nail plate.They differ in size, acquire a yellowish shade.The nail is deformed, changes the shape, twists, becomes fragile, brittle and crumb.

In subsequent stages, without proper treatment, fungal infection passes to the skin and corrorely.The affected skin is inflamed, the waves, the peeled and dripping wounds.With proper care of the hands of the pathology, you can avoid.

Hand nail ringworm is most often subjected to women, the reason for this are unreserved manicure tools.According to statistics, this situation becomes the root cause of the appearance and development of the fungus in the hands.Carefully monitor how the master processes the tools.

Nail fungus

Nail fungus    

The fungus mostly affects nails from the lower extremities.The main reason is the non -compliance with the rules of leg hygiene.Sweating your feet, uncomfortable or very close, the use of shoes with multiple people - the standards accepted in society.This behavior becomes a source of infection difficult to leave.    

Mycosis is an infectious and infectious disease that can be praised by contacting an infected surface: put slippers, enter the bath after a person with a feet onicomycosis.The biggest risk is when the use of public places such as pools, saunas, baths.Wet medium and high temperature contribute to the reproduction of harmful bacteria.   

Although pathology does not threaten life, it causes discomfort, itching, burning, discomfort.It interferes with the leadership of a healthy and family lifestyle because it affects an organ involved in the life of 75% of the time - our feet.    

Signs

Nail fungus signs

Settings of fungal infections, origin and a little manifestly manifested. The general sign is nail damage, the appearance of white spots that become more.The first symptoms do not force themselves to wait.Already a week or two after the bacteria enter the nail, the first signs are visible and you will see how the nail fungus looks like.

In the nails of the legs, longitudinal stripes of yellow or brown appear.The nail plate is compacted and, on the sides, turns yellow and migrated.The defeat spreads from the end or root of the nail.The most common situation is that the free edge of the large nail is affected, followed by the rest of the nails, the space between the fingers.

There is a feeling of itching and burning on the skin, traces of diapers appear.

An unpleasant odor, increased perspiration - obvious reasons for contacting a doctor.If you do not start treatment at once, later, the nail will be completely brown, deform itself and collapse.A white or yellowish plate appears on the skin around the nail, then between the fingers, on the thumb pillow.At the advanced stage, the foot on the sides is covered with mold, the skin is quite inflamed, peeling, swelling the legs.A complete loss of nail is possible and the view will be terrifying.Bacteria turbulence appears in a strong smell of decay.See the symptoms of the fungus on the video legs and how dangerous it is.

Reasons

Causes of nail fungus

The causative agent of nail fungus - Candida fungi.Under normal conditions, these microorganisms live in the environment and are present in the human body.They do not bring any harmful action only because they are constantly suppressed by other bacteria in our body and our immunity.

The activation of Candida's parasitic properties occurs when favorable conditions occur for them.This is a general weakening of our body, not compliance with the rules of elementary hygiene and unhealthy norms.

We are constantly in contact with parasites in the environment, but the body rejects a negative effect.Susceptibility increases due to the following factors:

  • Increased perspiration;
  • Walking constants in close and uncomfortable shoes;
  • Weak immunity;
  • nail or skin injuries around;
  • Violation of leg hygiene;
  • Internal talk in the endocrine or nervous system;
  • visiting saunas and swimming pools;
  • Elderly age.

Such conditions have our skin easier to take parasites and resist less harmful effects.Entering the dermis layers, the bacteria settled, germinate and postponed disputes.If there is no specialized treatment, they continue to grow more and the action is aggravated.

The direct path of the infection is contact with the natural habitat of Candida, such as the soil of the earth, plants, animals.Indirect - Taking someone else's infection through the use of shoes, towels, things.

Treatment

Nail fungus treatment

The first thing to do when finding the symptoms is to contact a specialist.A highly specialized doctor who treats exclusively fungal infections - a mycologist.In the realities of our lives, it is difficult to find a specialist.If it was not possible to contact him, a dermatologist will help.Its element is skin diseases, and it will help solve the problem with nails.

After analysis, the doctor is a treatment course.The foot fungus is a persistent wound that is difficult to leave.Anti -Septics or Standard Disinfects products help for prevention but not for treatment.

Medicines are prescribed for local use.Exceptions - When metabolic processes are violated against the antecedents of developed ringworm.Then the means to increase immunity and vitamins for nail growth and strengthening, calcium is prescribed.

To win in the fight against mycosis, use strong specialized drugs: ointments or drops.Recently, therapeutic enamels are popular.

The seals are distinguished by the fact that, unlike other means, they are not erased during the walk and remain, they act during the day.They are prescribed as part of complex therapy or as an independent medicine.Varnishes have a markedly positive result if not more than 50% of the nail plate is affected.

The cheap and effective tool is tea tree oil.This is a powerful anti -Septic based on the antibacterial effect.Oil is famous for its properties to kill the fungus, so it is widely used by doctors.

fungus

Pay attention!Mycosis is microscopic bacteria of mushrooms that constantly multiply and do so at great speed.Therefore, you need to get rid of everyone according to the latest bacteria.Treatment is interrupted or an incorrect treatment course will necessarily lead to relapse.

Take the treatment of all responsibility.The result depends on your self -discipline.A competence compiled course will only be useful if you adhere to it.

If you do not pay attention to the processes caused by ringworm for a long time, it threatens not only to loss of nail, but also the aggravation of the state of the whole body.All systems in your body suffer from inflammation in one place, because most forces match the infection.Violation of metabolic processes is the first thing that threatens.

Do not forget to process all the things with which there was contact, otherwise the relapse cannot be avoided.Carefully disinfect shoes, floors, bedding, bathroom.During treatment, it is advisable not to walk barefoot around the house and not visit public institutions, where there is an opportunity to infect.

If people still live with you, take preventive measures to protect them from the infection.And after the end of the course, do not forget the prevention of the fungus, use anti -spaces and carefully monitor the hygiene of the lower extremities.

Popular remedies

In addition to the generally accepted medications, people's artisans know the secrets of a pathology independently.These methods are based completely on natural medicines, which are easy to obtain in a natural environment.Cheap methods tested by time.

This is convenient because most components used can be easily found at home from any housewife.Defenders of non -traditional medicine say that treatment with natural agents is much more effective than drugs for pharmacies.

The most common is the processing of the legs with iodine.Thus, the fungus bacteria are precautionary and die.Nail plates affected twice a day are abundantly lubricated with a 5%iodine solution.The iodine acts slowly.This is the external processing method, after three weeks of this treatment, you will notice some improvements.And only after 40-50 days do you guarantee to forget how to fungus nails and what it is.

Iodine not only destroys parasitic bacteria, but also helps restore and strengthen the nail plate.A new, healthy and whole grows in the destroyed nail site.The alcohol solution removes itching and burning the skin and, like an anti -saptic, removes the unpleasant smell.

Iodine can be used in conjunction with other means.Mixing iodine with Celandine, you will receive an ointment.Process with it heels and fingers several times during the day.The effect will be clearly noticeable after 2 weeks.

At the same time, you can take decoctions of vitamins or means to strengthen immunity.This will improve the general condition of the body and help you fight inside.

Vinegar baths are widely popular.Acetic acid has excellent properties to combat the mold and other fungi.Baths with this medicine do not harm the skin, and the infection is completely inhibited.

For use, ordinary table vinegar is suitable for use and apple.In particularly difficult cases, it is allowed to increase concentration using 70%vinegar.A common application scheme - 4 parts of water 1 part of vinegar.You can add tea tree oil to a stronger anti -space effect there.

This method is suitable for those who have time to get involved in their legs, as each procedure lasts 30 minutes and should be repeated twice a day.The ideal time is in the morning and at night.Vineyard baths are not used as an independent product because they only suppress and interrupt development, the spread of microorganisms.The disputes die in the acid environment created, but adult individuals are mainly.For the most complete and effective treatment, it is worth using the complex.

After bathing, remove the affected nail and clean the skin with a stone.Then you will remove a large layer of accumulated bacteria.And then - Apply an antifungal agent to achieve maximum benefits of manipulations.

It is important to know!In advanced stages, traditional medicine cannot be the only way to combat ringworm.Be sure to use medications, otherwise attempts to completely get rid of the infection are unsuccessful.

Folk methods can only be used in cases where the doctor was allowed.In some situations, it is strictly forbidden to influence nail with alcohol or vinegar.

The greatest effect of all non -traditional methods will be at the first stage of onychomycosis development, until open skin wounds and finger and foot inflammation appear.