Onychomicosis is a fungal nail disease caused by dermatophytes and mushrooms of the candid genre.The infection occurs in contact with infected and animal people.Initially, the nail fungus develops slowly and imperceptibly, but after a while the symptoms of the disease are rapidly growing.
Ways of infection
The fungus injury can occur in the following conditions:
- injuries, cuts, scratches, skin irritation on the fingers of the legs;
- Frequent or prolonged contact of the legs with water: when the density of the fabrics decreases, the spores of mycosis penetrate freely in the deep layers of the nails;
- Excessive sweating: narrow shoes, synthetic socks create a warm and humid environment, optimal for the development of mushrooms on the legs;
- taking the course of antibacterial drugs;
- Varicosis, venous insufficiency, diabetes mellitus and other systemic diseases that negatively influence the circulation of capillary blood and the lymphatic flow.
After the fungal infection penetrates the upper and deep layers of the nail, the mycelium begins to grow, destroying the nail plate.At this stage, using the diagnosis, it is necessary to determine the presence of a fungal infection and choose the optimal treatment method.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the disease can be divided into two categories: by changing the color and structure of the nail plate.
The color of the affected nail may differ according to the pathogen:
- The yellow stripes that occur on the edge of the nail indicate the epidermophythosis;
- With trichtophytic, the shadow of nail becomes gray gray;
- White spots and white stripes indicate rumofitosis;
- In the case of the Favus infection, the shadow of the entire surface becomes yellow, while at the beginning the disease remains a smooth and lucid surface of the nail plate.
In the case of the growth of mycosis, the structure of the nails changes: the nail loses hardness and becomes free, fragile, easily delays.If infected with epidermophytes, the thickness of the nail increases and in the form recalls an claw of a bird.
The nail fungus can be accompanied by an unpleasant smell, allergic reactions to the legs, irritation, redness of the skin of the fingers of the feet.In the case of the advanced phase of the disease, there is the risk of detachment and loss of nails.
How to treat the nail fungus at home
For a successful leg and nail treatment, an integrated approach is important:
- the use of pharmacological antifungal agents in the form of cream, ointment, paint;
- the use of traditional medicine recipes;
- Preventive measures after recovery.
Together with the drugs, the prescriptions of domestic treatment are quite effective in the fight against onychomycosis.The standard treatment of the nail fungus of the legs of the house includes the use of compressions and bathrooms with natural fungistic agents.
- Compressed by the garlic.Several cloves of garlic are crushed into potato puree, which is positioned on the nails affected on the legs.The garlic should be kept for 40 minutes every evening.
- Fir oil.Lubricate the areas concerned with fir oil several times a day.The duration of the treatment is 2-4 months.
- Bath with Timyan.For infusion, you will have to pour 100 grams of dry thyme grass with 2 liters of boiling water.When the solution becomes moderately hot, it is necessary to filter the liquid and steam the legs for 15-20 minutes.The procedure is performed daily until recovery.
- Bathrooms with salt and permanganate of potassium.In hot water (3 liters) Add 3 tablespoons.the.Salt and several potassium permanent crystals so that the solution acquires a pink color.The legs are steamed for 20 minutes, after which you should apply an antifungal cream.
- Rowan leaves.100 grams of green mountain ash leaves must be cut and added 1 tablespoon of salt.The commitment of Rowan's leaves is covered with polyethylene and held all night.
Iodine
An iodine alcohol solution is an excellent antiseptic that is successfully used in antifungal therapy with domestic methods.
To get rid of the mushroom, use a 5%iodine solution.To do this, it is necessary to drip the iodine solution on the plates for nails interested twice a day.A favorable result of the treatment will be evident in a week.Continue with the treatment with iodine from 5 to 8 weeks.
Necessary bathrooms with iodine.In moderately hot water, add 5 drops of iodine to 5%and steam the legs for 10-15 minutes.The disinfectant effect of the iodine solution acts on a fungal infection better if the nails and the skin on the fingers are well cooked steamed.
After the procedure, it is necessary to clean the legs with paper towels and treat hydrogen peroxide.Subsequently, the antifungal cream should be applied.
Ammonia
The ammonia solution is successfully used to treat the nail fungus, as it has not only anti -theft, but also antibacterial properties.
The ammonia painting consists of 200 ml of refrigerated boiled water and 1 tablespoon.the.ammonia.For the procedure, cotton bearings are used, which must be wet in the solution and put on interested nails.The picture is left all night.To fix the cotton bearings on the fingers, you can wear attacks.
Therapeutic bathroom: in moderately hot water, it is necessary to add 2-3 tablespoons of ammonia, 1 tablespoon of liquid soap and 1 tablespoon of soda.The legs must be steamed in the solution for 10-15 minutes.Then the nails are cut and the upper layer with a file is cut above.After that, you have to rinse your legs in clean water, dry and use an anti -flaung ointment or a paint at night.
The nail fungus with this method should be treated every evening for 10-12 days.After the improvements have become evident, the bathrooms must be used in another 2-3 weeks.
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent antiseptic and has proven to be in the treatment of different types of dermatophytes.Use a 3%solution of hydrogen peroxide, since a high concentration can negatively influence the nails and the skin of the legs.
To prepare the painting, you will need a bathroom with hot soap water, a 3%solution of hydrogen peroxide, cotton bearings, polyethylene.The legs must be cooked in hot water for 10-15 minutes, then fix cotton bearings impregnated with damaged nails hydrogen peroxide.At the top you can cover the picture with polyethylene and isolate.
The picture is positioned for 40-50 minutes, after which the antifungal cream is applied on the surface of the nails on the legs.The course of treatment is 15-20 days.
Vinegar and egg
Vinegar and acetic acid are often used to combat fungal infections at home, since the acid environment inhibits the development of all types of mycosis.The recipes use vinegar 3% and 9% concentration, vinegar essence, apple cider vinegar.In this case, the product is mixed with other components to soften the effect of the acid environment on the skin.
- Treatment with vinegar and egg.It is necessary to take 3 raw proteins and 2 tablespoons.the.vinegar and alcohol.The product is thoroughly mixed up to a homogeneous state and applied to the nails interested on gauze or cotton bearings.After 20 minutes, the used cotton bearings are thrown away and the picture must be repeated again with new discs.Then it is necessary to wash the legs in clean water and apply the antifungal paint.During the procedure, it is possible to experience a slight feeling of combustion, the redness of the skin is possible - this is how the effect of vinegar is manifested.If the feeling of combustion is very strong, the vinegar concentration in the recipe should be reduced.To treat the mushroom at home with vinegar, it will take 2-3 months of daily procedures.
- Iodine vinegar and apple cider.These ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and the product is applied in cotton.For each nail, use a new stick.Since the recipe includes iodine, the nail plate will be brown.The medical mixture can also be applied to the skin affected by the mushroom.The solution is used 2-3 times a day for 10 days with a break for a week.At the end of the course of treatment, the procedure is repeated several times a week for a month for preventive purposes.
Folk treatment methods
The external treatment of the mushroom at home is carried out using decorations of herbs and healing dyes.The only condition when it is necessary to stop the treatment of the nail fungus with the agents indicated is the appearance of allergic reactions.
- Tincture from lilac.Lilla has a strong antibacterial effect.The tincture will require 10 grams of dry lilac and 100 ml of alcohol.The product must have insisted in a dark place.Store the tincture in a dark glass ship.To eliminate the nail fungus, fatte the affected areas with the lilac tincture 2-4 times a day up to a complete cure.
- Cheeric water.Chezieric is a toxic herb that is used only externally to destroy dermatophytes, losing, lice.The alcoholic solution of Cheritsa is sold in the pharmacy.The product is applied to the nails and skin interested on the legs several times a day.Cheritsa can also be used as a preventive agent after the destruction of the Wholenomicosis.
- Antifungal collection.For a decoction, it will require Ruta grass, fencing fruit and noodles.It is necessary to take 1 tablespoon of each plant and pour a glass of boiling water.After the liquid has been inflated and cooled, it can be used as compresses 2-3 times a day.
- Antidano decoction.Dill Grass has a strong disinfectant effect.To cook, you will have to boil 2 tablespoons of dry dill in two liters of water using a water bath for 15-20 minutes.During this period, part of the water is evaporated, then it is necessary to add boiling water to the decoction to bring the amount of liquid to 2 liters.A decoction of dill is used for daily baths for onychomycosis and dermatomicosis of the stop.This domestic treatment method is used daily for a month.
- Curtain.The curtain grass is quite poisonous and has bactericidal and anti -infunity properties.To prepare the infusion, you will need 3 tablespoons.the.Ceilandes and half a liter of boiling water.The resulting liquid after cooling must be filtered.The infusion of curtains is used for cleaning and compresses on areas with a mushroom 2-3 times a day.
- Peppermint.A decoction of peppermint relieves inflammation and itching and is used for the bathrooms for the onychomicosis.It is necessary to prepare the right amount of decoction based on the proportion: 2 tablespoons.the.Dry grass of mint and 1 cup of boiling water.The cooking time is 15 minutes in water bath.
What the consequences can be
If it is not the disease, the advanced form of nails mushrooms can cause serious consequences, which can significantly worsen the general conditions of the body and nails on the legs.The main consequences of the Onychomicosis include the following conditions:
- The hyperkeratosis of the perenogue is a complication of the icydomicosis, in which the nail plate is significantly thickened.
- Nail onsolisi: detach the nail from the nail bed, when a void is formed under a solid layer.
- Destruction of the nail plate.In this case, it may be necessary to surgically remove the nails.
- Epidermophides are allergic consequences of the nail fungus, which periodically manifest rashes throughout the body.
- There is the probability of spreading the infection throughout the body.Mycosis can affect significant areas of the skin of the legs, arms, faces and hair follicles and, in rare cases, nerve and lymphatic systems.
Prevention
The prevention of ounings aims to maintain the protective functions of the body at high level, this requires the following measures:
- Take vitamin and mineral complexes;
- consume enough vegetables;
- Minimize the use of foods with a high sugar content, since the high level of glucose in the blood helps to multiply mycosis;
- eliminate intestinal dysbiosis;
- Avoid stressful situations.
It is also necessary to monitor the integrity of the skin and hygiene of the legs.This follows:
- Treat wounds and scratches in time;
- get rid of the legs of the legs;
- Do not use other people's shoes and hygiene products.
For the prevention of the mushroom on the legs, you can use the drugs that are used once a week.To this end, antifungal paints are used, for which color paint is allowed.