Change the shape and color of the nail plate is one of the characteristic features of mycosis infection. To stop the development of fungus and get rid of it permanently is a difficult task, but doable. The main thing — from a variety of options offered by pharmacists and traditional medicine to choose the most effective remedy for nail fungus on the feet.
The most effective pharmaceutical preparations from fungus of the toenails
The fungal infections are called infectious diseases which source of damage to the skin and nails become parasitic fungi, Types of fungal diseases klassificeret, respectively kinds of fungus-the causative agent.
The infection is a fungal infection occurs through contact with infected people, animals, things or objects, and brings a lot of discomfort. As a fungal infection, the nail plate can change the appearance and structure, and is gradually destroyed. At the same time in the affected areas the person feels itching and pain.
Modern pharmaceutical industry produces a lot of medications which help to relieve unpleasant symptoms, but to cure the fungus required a long course of treatment antimicotic special funds, according to testimony adequate kind of fungal infection.
Ointment for fungus
Ointment for fungus is an efficient antifungal cream is effective and safe. The basis of preparation of beaver musk, softening the nail plate for quick penetration of active components of the complex plant oils that have healing properties:
- celandine — prevents the spread of fungus, antiseptic effect, heals wounds;
- mother-and-stepmother — relieves itch, heals cracks, eliminates peeling of the skin;
- St. John's wort — helps to restore the skin, provides anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects;
- lemon balm — soothes and calms the skin, kills fungi and other pathogenic microorganisms;
- Valerian — reduces irritation, normalize blood flow in the lesions;
- Kombucha — neutralizes odor, reduces sweating
- hell and Yule decontaminate the affected skin.
Among the additional components of the ointment — colloidal silver and resin.
The use of the cream is simple. On a purely washed and thoroughly dried skin of the feet (including the healthy parts), applied a small amount and is easily rubbed to improve absorption. The average course of treatment is a month.
Antifungal lacquer
Antifungal lacquer is one of the newest development of pharmacists in the UK. A characteristic feature of medicines on the basis of the amorolfine hydrochloride in the form of lacquer used to cover the affected nail plate.
The lacquer not only allows us to treat a fungal pathogen, but also creates a polymer film that protects healthy skin from infection. Effect and after a single application persists for over 10 days. The course of treatment may last about a year, depending on the degree of development of the infection.
Among the most effective means of fungus are:
- patches of fungus. Help to cleanse the diseased nail. Accelerate the growth of new and healthy plates;
- Toxic liquid a bright crimson color with a characteristic odor. Applied to the nail using cotton swab to avoid burning healthy skin;
- Disinfectant and antiparasitic agentthat is used in veterinary medicine. Destroys fungal infections within two months;
- Drug internal use to combat most types of fungus. Leads to a complete destruction of the infection. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the lesions;
- Internal anti-fungal agent. Treatment one week per month for six months.
These means are not recommended for treatment of pregnant and breastfeeding.
Folk remedies for the treatment of fungus on toe nails
Despite the fact that a folk remedy from fungus is not able to completely rid the infection, their use helps to improve health, eliminate unpleasant symptoms, and strengthen overall health. Nevertheless, using the recommendations of folk medicine is appropriate only in conjunction with drug therapy and after the approval of the dermatologist.
Propolis
The use of medicinal properties of propolis important when addressing many health problems. If regularly applied on the nail plate alcohol tincture of propolis can speed up the process not only to eliminate the fungus, but recovery of the affected tissues.
Particular efficiency different the bath with the addition of tincture. In one liter of hot water add a teaspoon of oil or alcohol tincture of propolis. The duration of the bath 10 minutes. After the procedure to stop and remove the affected particles of skin and nails, then put on cotton socks.
Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide
Ammonia, being a solution of ammonia, when combined with water forms an alkaline solution, the effect of which is to detrimental parasitic microorganisms. Therefore, the use of ammonia is important in the treatment of fungal infections.
In mycotic lesions of the nails and toes use such methods of influence ammonia:
- the compresses. In a glass of water take a tablespoon of ammonia. Soaked means the tampon is fixed to the affected area of feet before bedtime. Morning wrap removed. Repeat for 10 days;
- the bath with the addition of hydrogen peroxide. One part of ammonia taking one part peroxide and three parts water. The procedure lasts 20 minutes. Rinse your feet;
- drawing on the nails and skin of the solution of ammonia, rubbing alcohol, glycerine and boiled water, taken in equal proportions.
After the characteristic hiss, due to the reaction the mixture is kept for another five minutes and wash off with water.
For the bath just add a water a teaspoon of baking soda and immerse the feet for 10 minutes.
Vinegar and iodine
Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial properties, and in the treatment of fungus, allows relieve itching. The addition of two glasses means a therapeutic bath for the feet affected by mycosis, making it more effective.
And when combined with a tablespoon of vinegar and three drops of iodine, to give a solution for application to the nail plate in the form of a compress. The minimum exposure time is three hours, but it is best to leave the compress on the night.
The use of plants to combat fungal diseases
Many herbs have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Extracts from them appropriate to use for cooking trays and pulp their plant material — the perfect base for a poultice.
Among the most effective herbs — celandine, calendula, thyme, Echinacea, Hemlock. Decoctions of Echinacea and thyme are recommended to use inside. For this a teaspoon of herb brewed Cup of boiling water.
Kombucha
The composition of Kombucha includes a large number of organic acids, vitamins and amino acids, can effectively treat fungal microorganism.
If we boil an infusion of Kombucha for one hour, you get vinegar, which softens the nails. Enough to attach to the plate compress the prepared infusion and leave for the night.
Another way to use Kombucha as a Supplement to the patient's nail crushed pulp.
Garlic and onions
Antibacterial potential of garlic and onion is good to use in the fight against fungus. A few cloves of crushed garlic combined with a piece of butter and applied to the diseased nail. In the same way, use the bow. The procedure is performed before going to bed after the soda bath.
The adoption of therapeutic baths - recipes
The use of baths fungal infections, speeds recovery and relieves acute symptoms.
For the preparation of the treatment solution based on natural raw materials and drugs from the home medicine Cabinet:
- similar proportions of chamomile, calendula and pine needles, brewed with boiling water and used for bathing;
- three tablespoons of juice Golden mustache added to the water bath;
- series, birch buds and celandine pour vodka and kept for 10 days, then a portion added to the water bath. One glass of vodka take one tablespoon of each type of plants;
- two tablespoons of soap, grated, dissolved in two liters of water and make a bath for the feet;
- a teaspoon of iodine and carrot juice, stir and add in water bath.
Bath doing twice a day. Treatment duration 15 minutes. The water temperature should be around 40C°.
Prevention of fungal diseases
The main sources of fungal infections are considered to be places such as baths and saunas, swimming pools, gymnasiums and changing rooms. It is important not to ignore the rules of personal hygiene and wash hands after each contact with the objects of common use.
It is unacceptable to use other people's things — shoes, towels and other personal belongings of an infected person can be a source of infection.
Patients who have suffered a fungal infection, prescribed special rules for the prevention, designed to prevent the recurrence of the disease:
- throw out old shoes;
- to observe personal hygiene;
- avoid walking barefoot in areas designated for bathing;
- to deal with sweating, apply disinfectant sprays;
- to monitor the condition of nails, to haircuts to use personal cutters;
- wearing only natural clothes and shoes from natural materials;
- periodically take antifungal drugs.
Subject to compliance with sanitary standards and ensure preventive measures the risk of Contracting athlete's foot is minimized. And in order to increase the overall resistance of the body, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system.