The fungus often affects the skin of the legs, feet and gaps Interigber - it is epidermophytosis if called foot.But in overwhelming cases, fungal infections have settled on nail plates, and this is called in the scientific world - onychomycosis.The fungus of the nail is characterized by the location mainly on two fingers - on the large and the little finger.The nails on these fingers become unequal, bugux, white muddy or yellowish spots appear on them.The nail plate, with a long course of the disease, can be separated from the bed in the places.It is completely distorted, tends to develop.The redness appears on the foot, then itching, itching (from light to the strong) joints, pustules rashes, hyperhidrosis and an unpleasant odor may appear.The heels crack and also take off often.
The reasons for the formation of infection and what is a dangerous fungus of the nails
In addition to the unpleasant external manifestations, the fungus harms the whole body.Its main danger is that the former fungus causes the complicated course of other serious illnesses (diabetes, allergies, bronchial asthma).Gradually, it completely affects the nail plate and spreads to tissues in contact with the nail.According to experts, it is a kind of conductor for other infections.Sometimes, in the context of reduced immunity, the pathogen can penetrate internal organs and cause their defeat.The last place in this list is not the poisoning of the body.
- The trauma of the fingers on the ends helps to penetrate the skin and the horn plate of sources of infection.
- The choice of shoes of poor quality of air -resistant materials leads to the fact that the legs are constantly in a wet environment.
- The violation of hormonal balance in the metabolism of the body and carbohydrates contributes to the spread of pathogens of various fungal colonies.
- Immunodeficiency, due to systemic failures, weakens the degree of confrontation of infections.
- Therapy with antibiotics and drugs of the bone sessions disrupts the balance of useful and harmful microflora, which causes uncontrolled reproduction of fungal pathogens.
- Dryness and drying of the ends pathologically modify the structure of the skin and cornea, which is a condition for the formation of colonies of harmful microorganisms on them.
According to statistics, infection sometimes occurs in salons providing nail treatment services, whose employees do not monitor health and hygienic standards.The fungus "clings" more often to adults, in children, mycosis is rare.Doctors explain this by age -related changes in the pH of the skin, weakening immunity in the context of various diseases.Sometimes the causes of the development of a fungal infection are:
- thyroid disease;
- endocrine disorders;
- gastrointestinal diseases;
- Violations of the adrenal glands.
At risk, doctors include people abusing alcohol, smoking.Recognizing the disease is helped by specific changes in the nail structure and color.When the fungus is introduced, it is colored in white, yellow, brown and black shades.
The nail plate itself begins to spread and collapse.Over time, its keratinization occurs.Sulls on the nail help to recognize mycoses, which become more over time and prevent treatment.However, these symptoms do not appear immediately.
In addition to aesthetic discomfort, the fungus of the nail complicates the course of chronic concomitant diseases (asthma, allergies and diabetes).It is characterized by increased resistance and adaptation to many types of treatment.When carrying out an incomplete treatment of treatment, a sharp decrease in immunity can cause an active relapse of the disease from a small home of infection.In this case, the re-tours will take place much more.If the fungus is not treated, then gradually, it occupies not only the whole nail, but also the skin that surrounds it.This is dangerous insofar as the affected areas are a "door" in the human body for other infections.And the fungus itself at low immunity can affect internal organs.
Symptoms
In most cases, the fungus of the nails has pronounced symptoms, which is not difficult to notice.
The main characteristics:
- Change the color of the nail plate.According to microorganisms that caused the disease, the nail can change the color from black to white.
- The appearance of itching.In addition, patients often note the pain and the burning sensation on the skin of the legs.
- At the advanced stage, nail growth is compacted.This considerably reduces the effectiveness of treatment and aggravates complications.
- Cases of fever at the initial stage of the disease have been recorded.But due to the lack of pronounced symptoms of fungus of the nail at this stage, this sign is often not associated with onychomycosis.
- The nail plate breaks.
- It is possible to have allergic manifestations and ulcers.
Pharmaceutical products review
In the pharmacy, you can buy effective drugs for the fungus.Not all funds presented have an in-depth list of contraindications.You don't need a recipe for their purchase.It is a familiar product that can be found in any house "First -aid kit".It is a great antiseptic.Affects pathogenic fungi, kill them.Iodine solution to 5% of the infected areas treated 2 times a day: in the morning and before bedtime.For iodine prevention, the neighboring healthy nails are also lubricated.The average duration of the course is one month.The nail fungus on the legs passes after the regular use of peroxide.This liquid is known for its disinfection effect.There are several variations in the use of therapeutic fluid.
- Dress cotton wool, fix the nail, wrap with a film on the top.Keep the compress for an hour.
- Hot baths - Add water to the pool, add a 3%peroxide bottle.Lower your hand or leg for 15 minutes.
Work against the fungus: applied to the nail plate and the affected fabric located nearby.For mushroom treatment, it is used as 5% or 10% ointment.A cotton baguette is soaked in a tube, applied to a finger with a thick layer.Then fixed with a bandage compress, left during the night.In addition, the 10% antifungal ointment is characterized by a high concentration of the active substance.It is used in the context of complex therapy of serious mushrooms.They are applied only on the nail plate, as the ointment entering the skin threatens a burn or irritation.
| Name | Application |
| Tea tree | It is the quickest way to treat the fungus at home.The liquid blocks the viability of pathogenic microorganisms for a long time. The effect of use is the rapid elimination of inflammation and irritation, disinfection, stopping relaxation and destruction of the nail. Use - To impregnate cotton in oil, treat the site.Put a toe on top.Repeat 2 to 4 times a day. |
| Celandine oil | Liquid reduces the growth of fungi, disinfects the wound, eliminates the smell and itching. Dilute in 1 liter of lukewarm water 2 tablespoons.oils, steal the member.After the procedure, moisten the swab in the air and also grease the sick areas. |
| Lemon ether | This is an excellent preventive tool.For treatment, the affected areas are abundantly lubricated with liquid, sprinkled with soda on top.Boiling is formed - the process of destruction of pathogens.Then, the composition is washed, the finger is treated again with clean essential oil. |
| Fir oil, cedar, sea argousia, rosemary | Wipe the painful nails regularly. |
Modern medicine offers a wide range of drugs to combat pathogenic nail organisms.The pharmacy regiments are full of various antimicrobial varnishes, ointments, creams, gels and patches.This group of drugs is easy to use and has a minimum of contraindications.In addition to the local treatment, the treatment of the fungus is carried out in depth using oral drugs (tablets).This group of drugs has a number of contraindications and side effects.The combination of local and oral therapy gives a higher percentage of the probability of complete recovery and the lack of relapse of the disease.But complex treatment must be prescribed and carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
A wide range of drugs offered by manufacturers is due to a certain number of features for each specific case (type of pathogen, degree of damage, a localization objective).With the same drug, with an independent prescription in different patients, can give both a positive result and worsen the disease, the development of the fungus resistance for treatment.Therefore, you must strictly fight the fungus of the nails at home according to the specialist's goal.In the early stages of the development of the disease, it will be preferable that the treatment is carried out using external drugs, such as varnishes, ointments, creams, etc.Their treatment must be accompanied by elimination of the affected area of the nail using special or mechanically plaster.
Folk remedies for nail mushrooms
Home recipes will help get rid of disease at an early stage.These funds are safe and harmless, but by action force, they are not lower than pharmacy products.The basis of successful popular treatment is regularity.Repeat the treatment of the affected finger as often as possible.Before using a therapeutic composition, it is necessary to prepare.To do this, the leg or arm is steamed with lukewarm water, washed with domestic soap.Only the surface of clean skin can be treated.
Treatment with Propolis
To eliminate the fungus on the arms and legs, it is recommended to take a infusion of propolis alcohol.The product has antifungal, bacteriostic and fungicides pronounced effects.The tool relieves itching and inflammation accelerates the healing of injuries.Propolis is prohibited for allergic people or increased sensitivity to beekeeping products.How to use the dye?
- Take 20% liquid.
- Moisten a cotton swab, fix yourself with the sick nail.
- Keep 10 minutes.
- Repeat up to 5 times a day.
The result of use - the patient will disappear, healthy health will develop in his place (the nail plate is updated).Another option to use propolis is the preparation of the ointment at home.To do this, the substance is cooled and chopped, the hot vegetable oil is added, mixed.After cooling, put the finished ointment in a glass container, place in the refrigerator.Apply every night to the defeat area, close with gauze and firmly fixed with a patch.Continue the procedure until the mushroom symptoms are completely underway.
Potato treatment
Cleaning potatoes will also help eliminate the fungus.Carefully rinse the raw materials, then boil until cooking.The water is not drained, in the pan, the mass of potatoes is carefully kneaded, poured into the basin.The legs are lowered into the resulting suspension for 15 minutes.Make the procedure daily until a complete "victory" on the infection.
| Application option | Cooking |
| Pure help | The preparatory step - Cook your legs in lukewarm water.Cut the invaded nail, polish the upper layer of the plate with a file. Then the clean tar is applied to the prepared nail. The action time is 3 hours.You can leave the product at night, also strengthening a cling film. |
| Ointment | Any nutritious cream is mixed with tar.Proportion 2: 1. The resulting ointment with a thick layer applies to the sore nail.Repair with a film, put socks, leave it overnight. |
| Talkative | Ingredients - 50 ml of tar, 10 ml of alcohol and glycerol.Mix the mixture and apply to the nail twice a day. |
| Bath | For 50 ml of lukewarm water 1 tablespoon.L.tar.Stir and go to a dark place for 2 days.The finished liquid is added to the water (2 cups per 1 liter of water). |
For the preparation, you will need salt, fresh mint, eucalyptus essential oil and 1 tablespoon.alcohol.Growing 50 to 70 g of mint, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, mix.Pour 100 g of salt into the resulting green mass, add alcohol.Place the composition in a hermetically closed container, insist for a day.The resulting porridge is applied daily to the sick nail.The essence of vinegar will help eliminate the fungus from an adult.Several ways to use liquid have been developed.
- The easiest way is to impregnate the gauze in a liquid, to attach to the nail, to repair it with a bandage and to leave for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Mix vinegar and glycerin in equal parts.Cover the nail plate throughout the day (after drying).
- Baths - In lukewarm water, dissolve 100 ml of vinegar.Keep your legs for 15 minutes.Then wipe the member, do not wash with water.
- Mix 2 tablespoons.Apple cider vinegar, 10 drops of tea tree oil and 1 clove of garlic.Mix and use for compresses.Rehearsal frequency per day - 3 times.
A mixture of soda and salt will help properly treat the thumb.It is a universal, affordable and budgetary recipe.A light cooking version - Mix 1 liter of hot water 1 tsp.Soda and salt, 2-3 drops of iodine.Wait for cooling at a comfortable temperature, cook your legs or arms.Stay cool.Repeat the procedure every night.In our country, there is not a single disease that they do not try to deal with improvised or folk remedies at home.
Love of self-medication is caused by a low level of medical services in areas far from cities.Whether to trust their health in the recipe for the "grandmother" of distant villages or an affordable qualified help of a doctor, everyone decides by himself.The well -known disinfectant.It must be applied to nails in the morning or in the evening as a varnish.It can be applied both on the infected and healthy nail.But nail applicators in this case use separators so as not to transfer the infection to healthy areas.The processing course is 20 to 30 days.With iodine allergies is not used.
Garlic
Traditional medicine contains many fungus recipes on nails using garlic.The recipe for dyeing carcass and alcohol (equally) with a small amount of water is widespread.Apply garlic to the nail with a thin layer.In use, the ointment is easier and more practical for dyeing.Do it from chopped garlic and butter.With the addition of vinegar, baths on foot are made.The legs are preliminary.A small amount of vinegar is added to the water so that the smell is not caustic and the water only tastes with light bitterness.The legs are immersed in the solution, without touching the bottom of the bath in the feet.For the procedure, 15 minutes are enough.It is important to remember that with an abuse of vinegar solution, as well as with its high concentration, you risk obtaining the strongest skin burn, which the doctor will certainly treat!You have to be observed when used.
Hydrogen peroxide
A well -known disinfectant for injuries.Hydrogen peroxide is added, like vinegar, in small quantities to foot on foot.The procedure will take 15 minutes.After needing to wipe your legs without rinsing.
Celandine
Célandine juice is known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect, tested for more than a century.The infusion is prepared from water and celandin leaves (ratio 1: 1).The leaves are poured with boiling water for an hour.In this solution, the legs are steamed every 6 hours, about 15 minutes.You cannot call this simple and light method.Not everyone has the possibility of carrying out a procedure with a time interval so low.In addition to the infusion, rub the nails and the fresh juice of the stems of the plant.It is important to remember that Célandine in large quantities - poison for humans and its use should be as cautious as possible and without overdose!
The most popular remedy against the fungus on the legs is celandin.This plant is toxic, it must therefore be used dosed.But, as we think, it helps even in the case of a neglected nail fungus. The fresh, washed and tiled chélandine has passed through a meat crusher.The porridge is transferred to the gauze, folded in 3-4 layers and tight.We need 200 ml of juice, which connects to 200 ml of 70%alcohol.The liquid is infused for a day.The resulting dye must be wiped with nails affected after their flight.Make the procedure 3-4 times a day a day until a healthy nail increases.
Lemon
Delicious and healthy universal fruits.Lemon has a whole mass of beneficial properties and folk medicine has received its honored place.The treatment of fungi with lemon is no exception.The thin slices of lemon are applied to the nail, turn with cellophane and fixed with a bandage.Thus, for 12 to 4 days, treatment is carried out.It is necessary to try to avoid prolonged contact with the skin.
Propolis
The product of beekeeping, which real beekeepers do not respect honey.For their useful and disinfectant properties, it is also used in the treatment of fungi on the legs.Propolis dye eliminates well and painful sensations (itching, burns).The sick nails of the use of propolis disappear naturally, which helps to renew the nail.
How to apply vinegar
The acidic environment prevents the spread of the dispute, it is the mechanism of destruction of the colonies during exposure to vinegar.The nail fungus is actually hardened when using correct acetic acid concentration in finished solutions.
- Thermal baths.Heat the water by at least two liters up to 50 degrees, add a glass of 6% vinegar.Place your legs or arms in the bath, keep them in the solution for 15 minutes.Then wipe the members and put socks without synthetic.The procedure is done three times a week.
- Applications.They must be made after washing the legs, because the disc is permeated with 9% vinegar and arranged on a painful cornea.A variety of the recipe is a combined composition for discs - water, glycerin and acetic essence are mixed equal.The irrigated disc is held on a problem plate for 15 minutes.
- Acetic acid -based ointment, glycerol, olive oil, demiliphotolate.70% acid at the concentration is used - 2 parts plus the remaining components - a part.
To make the treatment effective, it is necessary to do the following:
- Before any action, you must first cook your legs in hot water from Soap-Hill (50 ° C).The bath lasts from 15 minutes to an hour (if the nails are very hard).
- Treat the tools with which you will use alcohol and the place of the procedure will be containing chlorine or white.
- If the nail plates are affected by the fungus, cut or cut the painful nails.
- Pull the keratinized skin on the feet.
Without a doubt, the most effective treatment will be prescribed by a tract doctor.But if the condition of the legs is not very neglected, the disease has not been far away, then you can try the following folk recipes.We need apple cider vinegar.We moisten a cotton swab and apply to the nail affected by the fungus.Turn the compress with the cling film and walk for 3 hours a day.We continue to do these procedures until we notice that a new clean plate is developing.
We will need:
- tea tree oil or oregano oil (1 tbsp);
- Olive oil (½ teaspoon).
Mix the two ingredients and apply the nails affected by the fungus.Let them dry naturally.The procedure must be carried out in the morning and evening until the symptoms are reduced.The appearance of onychomycosis is preceded by contact with a sick person or their shoes.The infection occurs in places of accumulation of people favorable to the development of pathogens - saunas, baths, swimming pools, sports complexes.However, all people who visit these places are not sick with yeast infection.The epidermophytes have settled on the feet of those who wear close closed shoes and are subject to perspiration.According to experts, these fungi prefer a slightly alkaline or neutral wet environment.
Prevention of fungal lesions
Mushroom treatment is a long and not always successful process.The use of a number of preventive measures, including hygiene is given to the use of infection, will help protect itself from infection.Dermatologists recommend daily treatment shoes with vinegar or formalum, only carrying their slippers when visiting a bath, a swimming pool or a sauna.The list of preventive measures protecting from the fungus contains the following advice:
- Give regular vitamin therapy lessons.
- Wear high quality shoes in natural materials.
- Try it in the salons, putting socks.
- Do not give your shoes to anyone, change it more often.
- Fight your feet in perspiration.
- If you have to walk barefoot in a public place, treat your legs with a special antifungal agent.
- Apply deodorants for shoes.
- Doing sports regularly.
- Over time, treat chronic infectious diseases - gastritis, tonsillitis, etc.
- Adhere to the rules of a healthy diet.
Even after a complete recovery, no one is immune to re-infection.It is simply impossible to protect yourself from mushrooms and microorganisms.For the fungus, goes up in the body and on a person's skin so as not to damage health, it is necessary to increase immunity.With strong immunity, no mushroom is terrible.After serious illnesses, show special attention to your health.Observe personal hygiene, change your sock every day and do not use the shoes of others.Wear high quality shoes in natural materials and keep your legs dry.These rules will help you avoid infection with fungal infection, so they should be observed for life.
- Do not put someone else's shoes.
- Do not use the manicure devices of others.
- Each day, wash your legs and wipe them carefully with your nails and inter-alternative spaces.
- Each day, wear clean socks and tights.
When is it bad
Treatment of fungi on the legs at home and the use of folk remedies is the most practical, safest and toxic way, but not always the most effective.You must remember that if the relief does not occur, the disease progresses, you must request the help of a specialist.In most cases, antifungal drug treatment is necessary, which consists in taking medication inside and the use of local antifungal agents (ointments, creams).
Advice that will help recover more quickly from the fungus
Having the problem of onychomycosis, people reflect mainly on how to cure nail mushrooms with folk remedies quickly and safely.If you prepare healing compositions in accordance with the prescriptions approved by the doctor, security will be guaranteed.Things are different with recovery speed.Popular remedies, as a method of therapy, are no exception in the fight against disease.Fill up in advance and do the procedures regularly.It will be the key to a successful recovery.In addition, you should know the manipulation rules.The main ones are:
- Before the procedure, painful plates must be steamed;
- Then remove the loose and thickened horn tissues;
- Use disposable or carefully disinfected objects after previous treatment;
- To soften the use of alkaline compositions, you can add soda to a concentration of 1 tablespoon.L.for 1000 ml of water;
- Bath temperature speed is a heated solution to 40 to 50 degrees;
- The temporal exposure regime is at least 15 minutes.
Before using a prescription and processing method, it is necessary to go through bedding, linen, socks with a hot iron.Treat the shoes inside with a 40%acetic acid solution, then place it in a plastic bag and leave it in the freezer at night.These manipulations must be carried out at the start of treatment and at the end.If the treatment is long, it must be done monthly.Well, in another way - be healthy!