Croatia (en)
The fungus big toe – is a condition that can happen to anyone. It is not only change the appearance of the nail, but the itching, pain, redness. Fingers can swell, appear edema, blood circulation becomes more difficult. Research this condition is called "onychomycosis" and if you run into him, you need to deal with it, because it doesn't work.
Disease begins with a slight discomfort, which the patient initially did not pay attention. This can be mild itching, tingling. After some time there are visible changes in the appearance of the nail plate. At this stage the majority of patients understand that they need treatment. The nail plate becomes not so shiny as in the healthy fingers, then become a yellow or gray tone. Nails become brittle, may crumble, eventually darken. Fungus damage the vessels under the nail plate, causing the nail to turn black. Far have an unpleasant odor, may have a fever, the patient feels overwhelmed and impaired. So the fungal infection is often associated with bacteria, which is characterized by a purulent discharge from under the nail, more high temperature and need antibiotics.
Fungal infection in 90% of cases start in the big toe. There are a number of reasons. First, the finger is often in contact with the shoes. Second, the mechanical effect on him stronger than ever. As a result, the appearance of cracks, blisters and other damage. Any damage to the skin, although the minor is open the gates of the fungal infection. If you start treatment as soon as the first symptoms, stop the disease can be much faster. If not immediately to cure nail fungus thumb vertuntur super other nails, interdigital space and the size of the foot.
Characteristics of treatment:
Start medication only after consulting a doctor.
If you are not a supporter of traditional medicine, and the disease has not progressed far, you can make only local treatment. This, the pharmacists have developed a special varnish and antimycotic solutions.
Varnishes consist of a substance (in most cases amorolfine), that disrupt the structure of the cell membrane of the fungus.
Before taking any medication, you should read the package leaflet, which describes the system application. Despite the fact that lucky look basically the same, apply them strictly according to the recipe
To make the nail look more aesthetically pleasing, on top of the treatment varnish can be applied regular nail Polish.
The most commonly used medication for the treatment of nail fungus is lotions and creams. The composition of different substances that are actively fighting the fungal infection. They apply a pre-prepared nails - steamed, cleaned and dried.
The cream is easy to apply, the treatment is different painlessness and reliability. It is usually sufficient to use any creams in the morning and in the evening. Act fast, be sure to soak feet in water with soap and baking soda for 15 minutes, then dry all damaged areas, and remove mortuus skin. Special nail file to remove the top damaged part of the nail. Remember – the deeper penetrate the cream, the more effective it is in treatment.
Advanced local treatment of add internal. Pills that are actively struggling with fungi are a lot of contraindications and side effects. So before supplementation, be sure to consult with your doctor.
Most of these medicines cannot be used for the treatment of children and those patients who suffer from hepatic or renal impairment. Some drugs can interact with drugs against athlete's foot, then put a doctor note, if you also have any other medicines (including contraceptives).
Pills, varnishes, creams and lotions, there are many other medications. For example, sprays, powders, medicated plasters. Modern medicine can not only quickly destroy the fungus, but also accumulate in the tissues for a long time to protect them from infection.
If the hard stage of the nail fungus treatment without medication difficult, the initial stage to handle even folk remedies. For those who want to be treated with more natural products or have contraindications to treatment with medicines.
Coffee is not only aromatic beverage. It is also an effective remedy for nail fungus big toe. The ability to destroy the fungus was seen many years ago, and after a huge number of people were able to get rid of this disease, do baths or masks to the affected areas. Most often treatment with coffee spend so:
Coffee contains many beneficial oils, vitamins and biologically active substances. So it not only fights disease, but also actively care for the skin and nails.
Vinegar is an excellent solution to quickly destroy the fungus. You can add it to foot baths, lubricate the nail plate, make a compress. However, vinegar is a fairly strong acid, on contact with the skin, which can be burned, pain and small wounds. Therefore, avoid applying undiluted vinegar on the skin.
Don't forget that the vinegar of the core may be of different strength. Strong – 70%, but often use a regular 9% apple cider vinegar.
Order therapeutic bath of vinegar, heat water to 50 ° C and add to each liter of water 3 tablespoons of vinegar. These trays can be used 2 times a day, but remember that vinegar is very dry skin, so it needs to be lubricated with baby cream. The use of special antifungal creams after vinegar baths, ointments or compresses for faster healing.
Treatment is necessary to take only natural apple cider vinegar.
Soda in high concentrations can harm the skin, so if you decide to use glue to wet the baking soda, close the skin around the nail band-aid. Also the soda can be added to the solutions in the baths. Well itself has recommended a herbal bath with the addition of soda. Add any solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda and soak your feet in it for 20-30 minutes. Coat the damaged areas with a fungicidal cream, but other skin – oily baby cream.
That the application of iodine to the nail plate makes it more durable, everyone has heard of. But iodine not only can strengthen your nails and enhance them with the early stages of the fungus. With the help of a cotton swab with iodine to cover all the nails, including healthy – this is done for prevention. Usually a few hours after the iodine is absorbed, indicating a lack of iodine in the body. In this case, apply the iodine the second layer. This procedure is carried out 2 times a day.
Iodine can also add to foot bath, mixing it with plain warm water or herbal solutions.
Garlic – a natural antibiotic. He successfully destroys harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi. So use it for the treatment of fungal nail of the big toe is largely justified. In addition, it is a completely safe product available to everyone. Garlic has been used either in single form or in combination with other products.
If you are allergic to garlic, do not handle the mushrooms in this way.
The perfect vitamin remedy, which should be in every home. Unfortunately, today the spread of Kombucha decreased, but in some homes it can still be seen. Kombucha is a storehouse of useful biological components, vitamins, minerals. Consume this drink, you can increase your immunity, so that the body quickly defeat the fungus. The fungus produces special enzymes, which destroy fungi, therefore, to make gadgets with this useful liquid, you can quickly cope with the disease. Kombucha is better to use a complex treatment, in order to completely cure the fungus, it can only in the early stages of the disease.
Cheap fungus treatment – potatoes. In order to prepare for the potato therapeutic weight, take potato peelings and boil in water. The resulting broth to use in the trays. After the procedure, wipe dry feet and put on warm socks. This procedure should be carried out at least once a day.
Antifungal cream can speed up healing.
Ammonia is used either pure or as part of the solutions. Using cotton swabs can cause ammonia to the nail plate and let dry. You can also add it to foot baths. Don't forget that you should avoid alcohol-exposed areas of the skin.
Whether successful treatment of the nail of the thumb with traditional methods, depending on the first, the patient's body and its immune system, as well as the stage of the disease. But in any case, the treatment is long enough – even after the disappearance of all the symptoms, the risk of recurrence is quite high. Therefore, the treatment must be carried out in some cases within six months.
The initial stage is treatable easily. Sometimes it is enough during the week to anoint the sick nail fungus cream, do a few baths with iodine or salt, and the disease will retreat. You can survive only traditional methods, but it is better not to risk it and go to the doctor. Simple swab to determine the cause of the disease, and the doctor is not wrong in prescribing. You can treat the fungus when a bacterial infection (or vice versa), which exacerbates the disease.
It is important to prevent the spread of fungus to other toes, so just in case, the handle and the other nails (if there is no cream, ointment or spray, at least iodine).
In the middle of the stage, when the damage to the nails noticeable to the naked eye homemade treatments should be taken only as a whole. You can poultices, scutras and comprima you need to add a special medical ointments. That's right, you don't "pound" the fungus inside and quickly deal with it.
In advanced cases treatment includes not only traditional methods, creams, lotions, and baths, but also receiving special antifungal tablets that the doctor prescribes. In severe cases, surgical intervention is necessary – removal of nail, laser, mechanical the anesthesia or special chemicals. Sometimes the most difficult step for nail fungus big toe require hospitalization, and compliance with bacterial infections long – term treatment with antibiotics.
