A common mistake is irresponsible attitude towards nail fungus. Many people consider this disease just a cosmetic defect and do not pay attention to its treatment. Meanwhile, these pathogenic microorganisms pose a danger to the whole body. It releases toxic substances that penetrate the bloodstream to all organs and systems and can cause a lot of harm. Not all patients turn to specialists when fungus is detected, believing that the disease can be treated at home using folk remedies. Practice shows that using such methods it is impossible to completely get rid of the fungus.
Traditional methods of combating fungi, their effectiveness
In folk collections there are many recipes for treating nail fungus. The most popular:
- treatment of the nail plate with hydrogen peroxide, iodine;
- hot bath with apple cider vinegar or wine;
- rub nails with celandine juice, garlic
This method has certain effectiveness. Disinfecting properties of tincture of iodine and hydrogen peroxide make it possible to destroy microorganisms. The fungus dies in an acidic environment under the influence of the components of celandine juice and garlic. But, unfortunately, it is impossible to eliminate all pathogens using this method. The fungus spreads deep into the nail plate, skin, and cuticle. Treatment, wiping, bathing allows you to act only on the upper tissue. Microorganisms located in the inner layer remain and multiply rapidly, and the disease continues to spread.
Such a method has another drawback. Its use makes it possible to suppress the activity of the fungus, severe symptoms disappear, and the patient stops treatment, believing that he has overcome the disease. However, a decrease in immunity due to disease, stress, or other reasons gives the fungus the opportunity to multiply actively and increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe affected area.
Treatment with pharmacological drugs
Pharmacies offer a large number of different drugs aimed at treating fungus. You can go and buy products that are heavily advertised, promising instant recovery. Drug categories include:
- antimycotics in tablets;
- antifungal ointment;
- special varnish
All these products include active components that destroy pathogenic microorganisms. But it should be taken into account that there are several dozen types of microorganisms. It is impossible to determine the pathogen yourself. It is important to choose the optimal course of treatment to avoid relapse. In addition, fungus has a negative effect on the whole body, for full recovery, immunomodulators and vitamin and mineral complexes may be needed. We must not forget about the toxic nature of antifungal drugs. Wrong choice and use can cause serious problems. Therefore, only contacting a dermatologist can guarantee complete recovery.
An effective way to get rid of fungus
Modern medicine has effective ways to combat this disease. After diagnosis, determining the type of pathogen and the extent of spread, the dermatologist prescribes a comprehensive treatment. He chooses the optimal drugs, course and dosage. This guarantees complete relief from pathology.
The latest treatment method is photodynamic PAST therapy. This is a painless procedure in which a gel containing components that form active oxygen under the influence of light waves created by a transmitter is applied to the nail plate, cuticle and skin. The advantage of this treatment is safety. No negative effects on the body. In this case, the fungus is completely destroyed. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor after the diagnosis.
Effective modern treatment of nail fungus is carried out in specialized podiatry centers. The institution employs experienced and highly qualified dermatologists and has the latest equipment for innovative RAST therapy.