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Nail fungus or nail fungus is one of the most common and insidious disease, which is treated not provoke complications. This disease affects the nail plate on the hands or feet, and then near the area of the skin. The affected area is attractive and is perceived as a serious aesthetic problem that can cause many complexes. In addition, the disease progresses, your body will suffer from the toxins that the fungal microflora secrete during their life. It is therefore necessary to learn how to recognize nail fungus at an early stage.
Nail fungus early stages has practically asymptomatic, this is his greatest danger. Fungal spores are always present in the environment, they are able to cope with the earth's surface even in freezing temperatures. But especially favorable warm and humid micro-climate, where they multiply at an incredible rate.
Such an environment has been created in many public places with large crowds (sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, Park, gym). And if there appears a person infected with a sponge to the surrounding surfaces (lattice shower, shoes, etc.) are microscopic flakes of skin affected by the fungus. As a result of fungal spores to quickly find a new host.
Tract infection, fungal infection, much. Danger lurks everywhere, because all that is necessary for the spread of the fungus is microscopic flakes of skin and nail, which is a division person who has onychomycosis. It is not enough just to walk barefoot, wear other people's Slippers, to use a common towel or just hold the handrail on public transport.
The infection is just taking root in the body when its defence is weakened, and skin injuries (abrasions, cracks, blisters). Lovers of bath procedures, you should know that the most dangerous are the wooden benches, floors and other household items made of this natural material. The fact that wood has a porous structure, and even thorough disinfection cannot completely remove the mycelium of the fungus.
That the fungus can penetrate the body and start destructive activities, but needs some circumstances. It is known that the fungal infection affects the more elderly and patients with reduced immunity. In addition, to promote the infection of the following predisposing factors:
Numerous studies and inexorable statistics show that every lived 10 years of life increases the risk of Developing a fungal infection 2 times.
When the fungal spores penetrate the skin through the affected area begins the development of infection. Splashes spores of the fungus into the skin passes a certain incubation period, which lasts for a very long time. This time is necessary for the fungus to start multiplying. The fungus requires root, which is a nutrient medium under the plate, the nail and the skin of the feet. Today there are about 50 varieties of fungus, can lead to loss of the nail plate, but the main accounted for the proportion is still the group of dermatomycetes.
The pathological process of onychomycosis localized're the nail, and her album, bed of the nail. When the penetration of the fungus into tissues develops hyperkeratosis, which promotes separation of the nail plate and its slow destruction.
To determine the onset of the disease, you need to know how the initial stage of nail fungus. Because without correct and effective in the treatment of onychomycosis, the disease is always progress and can accompany a person throughout life.
Nail fungus is caused by fungi parasites, which begins to destroy healthy tissue after only a few days after infection. To fix this unpleasant situation, if only to take timely measures. Otherwise, it is a gradual destruction and separation of the nail plate, which can lead to a complete loss of the nail and other unpleasant complications.
As a result of disease affected nail is going to look quite carefully, what you see in the picture the early stages of nail fungus. It thickens, changes color and shape over time, it is impossible to cut with conventional nail scissors.
Depending on the fungus symptoms may be different, but there are some signs that are common to all varieties:
Especially rapid during the initial stage, in that case, if a person wants to wear tight and uncomfortable shoes made of thick synthetic material, impervious to air and prevents air exchange. This contributes to excessive sweating and to create a warm and moist environment favorable for the development of the fungus.
Most often, nail fungus affects the feet, although sometimes it can be seen in the hands. First, the structure of the nail is formed of several yellowish cavities, which look like spots and stains. Then the nail plate on the hands becomes thicker and lighter. Sick people notice that it is difficult to cut the nails regularly with nail scissors, and deal with them using a nail file or a special pair of pliers.
No need to try to improve nail fungus. Because there are several different types of fungus and all of the medications are equally effective, can independently purchase pharmacy drug in this case is useless. Therefore, it is necessary to remember that at any stage of the disease without medical intervention professionals can do.
When it is defined as the initial stage of nail fungus on the feet or hands, you need to immediately start treatment. The optimal system of care and the necessary drugs must choose a dermatologist based on the results of the tests.
There are 2 ways to deal with nail fungus:
Modern topical antifungal medications - help treatment of the disease, they are used for the external treatment of the affected nails.
For the best effect, in addition to the main course of treatment prescribed by the attending physician, you can use folk remedies.
Well proven cleaning the nail plate with iodine. It is necessary 2 times a day, apply iodine to the nail and the skin around it, in order to kill the active spores of the fungus and disinfect the affected area. Since iodine is drying the nails after a week, of course, need to take a break for a few days.
Garlic has powerful disinfectant properties and quickly destroy the micro-organisms, so it is often used in the treatment of onychomycosis. You need to take a clove of garlic, peel it and grate. The resulting slurry should be applied to the affected area and apply a bandage. Leave the mixture overnight and in the morning remove. Perform the procedure until her condition improved.
Juice chistotela also helps to remove the fungus on the nails. You need to take the stem of the plant, and break it. To replace the scrapped produce dense yellowish milky juice. Fresh juice is smeared on the affected areas of the nails. But before using this method, you need to test yourself for allergies, to avoid the negative consequences.
The onion will help to cope with the fungus like yeast. It is necessary to peel the onion peel, RUB it on the grate and the resulting mass mixed with a spoon of honey. Enough to hold this mixture on the nail plate in just a few hours a day and a few days after a noticeable improvement.
Alleviate the condition of the nail disease to help bath with the addition of soda. Solution preparation it is necessary to take 1 tbsp. spoon soda in 2.5 l of water and add liquid soap. Take a bath is necessary every day for 15 minutes.
Folk remedies treatment of nail fungus is effective enough, but it is better to combine the medication prescribed by the doctor. This combination treatment allows to cope with the infection in a short time, you can restore your nails a healthy appearance and restores their structure.
Treatment of onychomycosis is considered complete when you hit mikoz nail plate is completely replaced with a healthy. It is a long process, however, care has to be worn-out, you can't interrupt it. To confirm the absence of fungal microflora in the laboratory experiments, that make two times two weeks after the end of treatment and after a month.
Only in the case when the results both times negative, we can assume that there was a complete recovery. But in this case, can be satisfied with, to prevent possible recurrence of the disease and to exclude re-infection, it is necessary to strictly observe the rules of hygiene and the use of antifungal agents (varnish, creams, lotions), as a preventive measure.
When traditional remedies do not help in the treatment of the fungus in the early stages, you can use the drugs on a natural basis.
The most important prevention of nail fungus hands are:
In order to avoid the appearance of fungus on the nails, you need to follow the following instructions:
It is not necessary to paint the affected nails with the colored Polish, because this increases the damage and slowing recovery.
Effective and correctly chosen treatment, that is not all. Thoroughly disinfect all surfaces with contact to the sick – bed linen, clothes, shoes, floor, etc. The man who was ill, onychomycosis, is more susceptible to this disease.
Because the nail fungus in the initial stage it is highly contagious, you need to carefully follow all the rules of personal hygiene. This will help prevent transmission and protect against the intrusion of other people. Special caution must be taken hygiene when a family has small children and elderly relatives.
Compliance with all medical regulations allows you to quickly and effectively improve the early stages of nail fungus and prevent its transition to the running stage.
