How to cure fungus nails

Fungus nails is a very widespread disease. In most cases the causative agent is the dermatophytes. Getting onychomycosis can practically everyone, but in elderly and senile age the risk of disease increases dramatically. The vast majority of cases the affected toenails. In addition to the purely aesthetic discomfort, the fungus of the nails are dangerous because the affected area may extend not only to the skin of the extremities, but even the internal organs. Therefore, this disease must be treated.

Instruction

At the first sign of disease need to seek medical help. If possible, try to get to a specialist – the doctor-mycologist. If this is difficult, consult a dermatologist. In addition to the inspection required to take samples from the affected nail bed for the analysis (establish the species of the fungus-parasite). Depending on the results of the analysis and the extent of involvement of the nails treatment.

At the beginning of the disease it is possible to quickly get rid of the fungus, twice a day treating the affected area with anti-fungal remedy, for example, ointment. Before that, it is advisable to prepare for the procedure: steam the feet (or hands, in those rare cases when affected nails on his hands) in hot water with addition of soda and soap.

This treatment (heat treatment plus rubbing antifungal ointment) should be performed until, until you grow healthy nails without any signs of damage to the nail bed.

Drugs used to treat fungus, selected by agreement with the doctor. Them very much, "Clotrimazole", "Nizoral", "terbinafine", "drug zistan", etc. In the initial stages of the disease they are extremely effective.

However, if the mildew has struck the entire thickness of the nail bed, the mere local use of these tools may be ineffective. In this case, the doctor will prescribe stronger antifungals that are given in the form of tablets, for example, "Mycomax", "Orungal", "Fungoterbin", etc. in the appointment of such drugs is important to consider all the contraindications, for example, they should not be taken if the patient has kidney problems or liver.

Useful advice

Fungal nail disease as any other disease is easier to prevent than to treat. Try to observe these simple rules:
- when visiting the pool or sauna, do not go barefoot. Use rubber Slippers;
- when visiting the beach, too, is not go barefoot. Sand is an ideal environment for fungi;
- in any case, do not wear someone else's shoes;
- observe good personal hygiene daily change your socks or stockings.

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