Hello, dear readers.Every fungal disease has infectious soil.That is, it is caused by pathogens, which most often affect the skin or nails (essentially nails, essentially modified, keratinized skin).But if the fungal lesions of the soft tissue (including the skin) are treated without problems, if they are selected properly, then the nail fungus is treated much more difficult and longer.Especially - if it is started, that is, no one paid attention to the disease for a long time, hoping that "she will pass like that."Therefore, than to treat a crushed, already rooted disease where it is better to stop it at the initial stages of development.And even more optimal - to prevent infection!This article will help you with that.
The legs are no less aesthetically important part of the body than the hands or even a face.Especially in the warm season, when the pores of open shoes and the season on the beach come.
But at a time when for some they become proud and even universal admiration, others can cause severe aesthetic discomfort.
It's all about the sponge.Drawing the toenails, one after the other, he makes them not only unattractive, but also aesthetically unacceptable.
The legs change color and structure, lose honesty and can make a fetidal odor.That's all - the results of pathogen activity.You can't allow this!
And the first thing you need to do is learn information about exactly where you can get this disease.
Methods of infection with a fungus
As this is an infection, the infection itself occurs when in contact with it: either with a direct medium or with the place where it touched.That is, you can get infected:
- In the bathroom, bathroom or pool.
- When you wear shoes, socks or other things of a sick person.
- With direct bodily (physical) contact with it.
- In the gym or on the river, etc.
If the situation has already happened, it is important to know how to get rid of the nail fungus at home.It is important to know what drugs are medicines.
How does nail infection occur
Methods of infection - mass.And if the mushrooms get wet and hot in the environment, then for some time they can be multiplied even in it, beyond their biological carrier, which will increase their population (concentration) at that place and significantly increase the risk of infecting a healthy person when connecting to such a place.
Therefore, if you visit public places, especially those whose examples are given above, always pay attention to the quality of cleaning in them, the degree of disinfection and the level of service provided as a whole.
And another, also a very important point: carefully follow your own hygiene (foot hygiene).
After all, even if the mushrooms came to you, you have up to 24 hours to get rid of them without any negative consequences for your health as a whole.
So it is recommended to perform prevention procedures every time you are at risk (after visiting the gym, sauna, contact with a sick person, etc.).Choose for yourself what suits you the most.
The best medicine for nail fungus
Speaking of how to get rid of the fungus of the toenails, it cannot help but mention folk remedies, along with drugs for pharmacies that have long been used by different generations.
Acetic acid (9%)
This is a simple table table.Take 30 for 1 liter of warm clean water and with loaded leg skin - 45 milliliters of vinegar, dissolve it in water and lower your feet in this solution for 15 minutes.
Then, if you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to rinse them under warm running water and be sure to dry them thoroughly.
You can then apply a moisturizer or special antifungal preventive cream or medicine in different form.
Hydrogen peroxide
It can be purchased at almost any pharmacy.About 15 milliliters of peroxide will be needed for 1 liter of warm water.Apply - just like vinegar.It is not advisable to resort to such procedures more than once every 3-4 days.
Tea tree
It can be used in its cleanest form (if your body perceives it well) or in diluted (for 1 liter of water - up to 20 drops of oil).
In pure form, the oil is applied to the foot, especially carefully to the nails and the area around them.Rinse it is not necessary.If you decide to use oil in diluted form with water, then you can do this for about 1 time every two days.
Keep your feet in the solution for up to 20 minutes.Before using undiluted oil, the legs should be pre -left in warm water, better - with the addition of insurance soap in small quantities.
A highly natural coffee
A very unusual method if we take into account the fact that coffee should not drink, but it holds your feet in it.It turns out that this loved by many, the drink has pronounced antifungal properties.
Do you want your feet to emit a pleasant smell of coffee and not be subject to fungal infections?
Then, in a very natural coffee, keep your feet for 15-17 minutes.The procedure can be performed daily.The coffee should be slightly warm, but not hot!
Prevention measures
So, from the above, you can draw a few conclusions that will definitely help in prevention:
- Avoid visiting potentially dangerous (in terms of infection) places.
- If the first rule has been missed, take all measures to reduce the risk of fungi (vinegar, peroxide, coffee, etc.).
But, and that's not all!These tips will help you to protect yourself further and complement the overall picture of the prevention:
- In affordable ways, strengthen your immune system: be more in the fresh air, avoid strong stressful situations, rationally eat.
- Exit and rest completely, play or temper.
Always wear clean and fresh shoes, socks, never borrow them from other people, follow the prevention of your feet (it is advisable to wash them with a household or a special bactericidal soap that will help fight mushrooms).
Shoes can also be processed (approximately one week) with a special antifungal agent, such as a "nizoral spray" or through vinegar, peroxide dissolved in water (if it does not damage the shoes).
At least once every six months, visit a dermatoverologist for the purposes of preventive exams!
How to get rid of nail fungus with medicines
Despite the high efficiency of those folk remedies currently available in the arsenal of unconventional medicine, the remedies produced in pharmaceutical plants, according to modern recipes, are of high demand.
And last but not least - thanks to the really obvious and confirmed efficiency.
Let's look at the most popular, safe and fast -acting.They are produced in various forms.Most often - these are ointments, creams, sprays.
And also - it can be used both externally and externally.If the fungus is lubricated, then it is best to combine the use of internal medicines using external medicines.
Undoubtedly, they will help you choose the best option for their combination of a qualified doctor.We will look at what options exist at all.
- Oral (for oral consumption) medicinesSThey are generally not used for prevention, but serve for high quality fungus treatment.
- SluiceSThis is already very old, but it has proven its effectiveness, an instrument.Now she does not enjoy as highly popular as, say, decades ago.But some of the pharmacies still prepare such fluid on request - according to a prescription.It can be used for both prevention (occasionally) and treatment.
- Tamurov paste.This medicine generally has no direct destructive effect on pathogenic fungi and harmful microflora.But this excludes their reproduction, since it completely deprives them of the nutrient medium: the legs, with the regular use of this paste, do not sweat.
- Antifungal special nail polishes. Today, this is an alternative to many pharmaceuticals as they allow you to avoid infection and at the same time take care of their nails.
- Prevention spraysSThey can be used both for treatment and to prevent the development of the disease.But if you have used the medicine for prevention, then you should undergo a full shortened course, otherwise the next time the tool may be ineffective.
Disinfection of nail fungus shoes
This is one of the important points: the shoes should always be dry and clean.It should be cleaned, washed, dried on time.The upper sprays can be used to process shoes inside.
The article was given tips for processing it with vinegar solutions or hydrogen peroxide.For the season, you need to have several pairs of shoes so that you can change them with the help of the next pair while the previous one is at the disinfection stage.
Prevention is a very important point in maintaining healthy nails.But if you notice the signs of infection: the nails are thin or, conversely, condensed, changed color, began to rotate, etc.- It may now be advisable to talk about treatment.
But remember that the best nail fungus remedy is to prevent its appearance.Folk remedies will help you with this.