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Nail fungal treatment in the toes at home

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common disease.These infections cannot cause serious damage to health, but significantly reduce the quality of life and cause discomfort.The cause of the infection is a direct connection to the carrier of the disease or the things.Damage to the nail plate is the result of the spread of pathogenic disputes in the area next to the skin.Therefore, the first fungus shows itself along the edge, and then spreads to the entire surface of the nail.

Onichomycosis can be infected when visiting a public place, such as a sauna, swimming pool or bathroom.In humid environment, infections are not only preserved, but also actively.The treatment of nail fungus on the toes is a long process, as the disease is difficult to refer to the therapeutic.

Symptoms of disease

Reason -as a fungal appearance in the toes

In the early stages of development, the fungus did not show itself.Initially, the infection can only be detected by the condition of the skin between the fingers and around the nail plate.

When increased dryness, cracks, rash and wounds appear, therapy should begin, because without the treatment of infection gradually switching to the nails.

In the future, the pathology is indicated by the following symptoms (they may vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate gradually turns the colors to yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nails lose their transparency and become boring.
  3. The surface has a characteristic roughness, which can be recognized not only by touch, but also during visual examination.
  4. The nail plate begins to rotate on the edge, so the wound area increases.
  5. There are many burrs on the skin around.
  6. Significantly slows down the growth of the nails.
  7. Itching appears, pain and discomfort while walking in closed shoes.

In some cases, onychomycosis is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.

Damage to nails with fungus occurs gradually, so the disease has certain stages of development, each characterized by certain features.

  1. Early stage.Small dots of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which does not attract attention.Next, they increase in size and grow into spots or strips.At this stage, eliminating the infection is easiest.
    2. Stage of fungal development in the toes
  2. Progressive or intensive.The nail plate not only changes the color, but also its structure.The light area grows significantly, and the nails begin to spread, partially break, thicken.Absence arises, which causes mechanical damage effects.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nails are true -the loss of healthy appearance and exfoliation of its bed.Pain appears.

The faster the fungus is identified, the faster and the easier it is to get rid of it.

The grounds of development

Often, pathogenic carriers are other people's shoes or in contact with things that are not processed in public places.

But experts think that certain factors contribute to the spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Uncomfortable shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and footwear;
  • mechanical damage to the nails;
  • wound on the skin of the finger;
  • broken legs;
  • Age -related changes;
  • ignoring the rules of personal hygiene;
  • artificial nails;
  • infringement of blood flow to the limbs;
  • Chronic and somatic chronic diseases.

Usually onychomycosis is transmitted between family members.

Drug therapy

In the first signs of pathology, it is necessary to seek the help of a specialist who can identify pathogens and prescribe medications and procedures.In some cases, therapy lasts up to 2 years.

Removing fungus is possible at home.

In the first and second stages of the disease, treatment is performed using ointment or varnish, which can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.The funds are used directly to the affected plate and the adjacent skin and have a local effect.But before using it, it is necessary to perform the preparation action:

  • Peel the nail plate with alcohol;
  • Treat the surface with files to remove fungal damage;
  • Apply the product with a spatula and wait at least 3 minutes to dry.

Subsequently, all tools must be disinfected with alcohol solution so that the infection cannot spread further.

With fungus running, it should be treated with the help of medicine not only from the outside, but also internal use.Their dosage and duration of admission must be adjusted with the doctor.

There is also cosmetics for nail polish cleaning from fungus.

Before applying the product to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.To do this, you should pre -steam nails in a special solution: 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then wipe the dry feet with a towel and finish the patch around the nail plate.Apply a product with a thick layer, avoiding entering a healthy area.Cover nails and phalanx with patch and leave for 4 days.After time, remove the bandage, sweep the nails and pedicures to scrape the removed top layer.Repeat the procedure until the nails completely clean the fungus.

The recovery of the people

Along with drug treatment, the use of folk remedies from fungus is allowed.At home, you can use therapeutic baths, various ointments and compress based on natural components.

With progressive and advanced forms of onychomycosis, folk remedies should be used in combination with drug therapy.

Vinegar

The effective action of this component is to create an acidic environment, as a result of further development of the pathogen suppressed - the fungal spores are dead.

When performing treatment, it is necessary to adhere to the dose of the components used:

  1. Therapeutic baths.Heat water to 50 degrees and pour it into the basin so that the level reaches the ankle.Add 200 ml of vinegar and stir well.Put your feet for 20 minutes.In the end, wipe your feet and dress warm socks.This procedure is recommended to be repeated once every 3 days until the situation improves.
  2. Ointment.Mix 1 egg, 1 tbsp.L. essence acetic and 30 ml of olive oil.Mix everything thoroughly until homogeneous mass.To wet the cotton pad in the product and apply it on the affected nail.Fix the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to perform the procedure before bed.The duration of therapy is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix vinegar with water in the same amount, add flour to get a thick consistency.Apply the resulting mixture to the nail plate and set it with a layer for 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 3-5 days until the damaged nail area is removed.

Soda

Drill soda has bactericidal, disinfects, and stimulates cell regeneration.The use of this component for fungal treatment allows not only to eliminate problems quickly, but also to avoid the possibility of recurrence.

Effective recipes.

  1. In the early stages of the disease, soda and sea salt in the same amount should be added to warm water.Put your feet for 15 minutes.At the end of time, wipe damaged nails with chamomile infusion.Within 20 days, repeat the procedure daily.
  2. With a more advanced form of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following components in 5 liters of warm water: 50 g of mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoons of potassium permanganate, 1 teaspoon.Soda, 30 g of crushed laundry soap.Mix everything up until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.Put your feet for 20 minutes.Then wipe it dry and place on the socks.Therapy is carried out daily until the condition improves.

Garlic

Methods of use for fungal treatment:

  1. Blend 2 cloves of garlic and add the same amount of butter, stirring.Give the mix for 24 hours.Before bed, apply to a damaged nail area and determine with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat daily for 4 weeks.Significant improvements occur after 7 days, but therapy should continue.
  2. Grate 3 garlic teeth on a fine grater.Apply the resulting gruel to the nail and leave for 15-20 minutes.Therapy is carried out within 20 days.
  3. Mix chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in the same amount.Use the resulting mixture to compress, apply for 15 minutes.Repeat every day for 14 days.

Iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and allows you to eliminate infection in no time:

  1. At the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.Therapy should be carried out within 14 days.
  2. In the case of neglecting the disease, you can use iodine -based medical baths.Pour warm water into the basin of the ankle and add 7 drops of components.Green your feet for 10 minutes, wipe dry and apply anti -inflacal varnish on damaged nails.

Do not apply iodine to people suffering from thyroid disease or with hypersensitivity to components.

Phytotherapy

Many medicinal plants are also effective in combating fungus.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon.Celandine juice with tincture calendula and oregano (1 drop), add boiled water (100 ml).Apply product to damaged nails three times a day.
  2. Mix the collection of chamomile flowers, calendula and oak bark in the same amount.Pour 100 g of the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Give 30 minutes, and then add 30 g of sea salt.Think of the foot in a 20 -minute solution.Perform the procedure daily for 10 days.
  3. Place burdock leaves or mountain ash with a spoon until the juice appears on the surface.Then wrap it with the thumb with the affected nails.Change the bandage every 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g of lilac color 150 ml vodka and demand 15 days in a dark place.Use to wipe the damaged nail plate 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh celandine juice three times a day to damaged nails and adjacent skin.This procedure should be performed for 14 days.

Prevention

Observing simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all the tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when visiting pools, sauna, baths.
  3. Shoes often dry and perform regular processing in vinegar or formalin.
  4. Treat wounds and cracks at the right time on the feet.
  5. Do not let the nail review.
  6. Shoes must be purchased in size.
  7. Use a special product (talc) to sweat excess feet.