Mycosis of the nail of the big toe is manifested by an unsightly appearance of thickening. Statistics indicate that more than a quarter of the entire population is affected by onychomycosis.
It is laborious and long to treat the disease, after the course there will be relapses.
Why does the fungus appear
All of the factors contributing to thumb fungus infection are due to the pathogenic spores of the fungus entering the skin.
You can be infected by infected objects when you come into contact with them, for example by using other people's objects - shoes, towels
The risk group for onychomycosis on the thumbs includes people who suffer from flat feet, have excessive, sloppy, sloppy sweating at home.
Causes of infection with fungal infection:
- The use of tight and uncomfortable shoes promotes the development of pathogenic flora and the reproduction of bacteria, as perspiration increases. The biggest toe is the most attacked. The spores of the fungus, multiplying, fall on socks, other things and spread on the floor. Infect others.
- Shoes made of low-quality, dense, non-breathable artificial materials "suffocate" the legs, contributing to the growth of bacteria.
- Ignoring hygiene rules in public places. Wear shoes when visiting saunas, swimming pools and showers - this will protect you from foreign bacteria.
- Never wear someone else's socks, tights or shoes and never lend your own. If you're trying on shoes, make sure you have your own sock to try on.
- Fungal infection is caused by immune problems. Weakened immunity is difficult to cope with viruses and fungi. It is difficult to treat the fungus in people with diabetes, psoriasis, varicose veins, obesity, HIV-infected.
- Neglect of basic rules such as washing feet with soap every day, changing socks, caring for nails, promotes the development of fungal infections.
- Improper treatment and care of corns, fissures and corns can cause fungal spores to breed on the big toe.
Symptoms and signs of pathology
Fungal disease occurs due to infection with fungal spores. The infection will not lead to a fatal outcome, but it can spread from the nail to the neighboring toe and fingers.
The disease is initially almost imperceptible, suspicion arises when a yellow tint appears on the nails, then brown with seals and delaminations. Compacted and exfoliated nails cause significant discomfort when wearing shoes.
Medicine divides onychomycosis into 3 levels:
- Initial - the nail plate is covered with spots and stripes of a yellow tint, the feet are not yet affected during this period.
- The second stage - the shine disappears, the color becomes brownish, an unpleasant smell comes from the legs.
- Advanced level - the nail exfoliates from the skin, peels off, crumbles. There are pains. This stage is dangerous, the spores, falling, spread into the surrounding space.
With symptoms such as flaking of the skin of the toes, the periodic appearance of blisters, redness, cracks, one must be vigilant and take preventive measures to prevent fungal infections.
Features of the treatment of the disease
Fungal infection of the feet begins with the thumbnail. The spores of the fungus are comfortable in the upper layer of the nail plate, from where their way to the matrix begins.
Since the thumbnail is affected first, treatment begins at this site. The mode of action of drugs has a local-external and systemic effect. The approach should be individual, taking into account the signs of pathology and the condition of the patient's internal organs.
The therapeutic approach is complex. Disinfectants, bacterial-like antifungal agents, pulse therapy are used.
Pulse therapy involves a long-term exposure pattern with periodic changes in treatment types. This program contains oral medication for one week with a repeat after 3 weeks.
Every day agents are used to suppress the reproduction of pathogenic microflora.
Using a systematic approach allows you to increase the chances of complete recovery from the disease. Complex therapy includes taking vitamins and immunostimulating drugs.
The use of drugs is based on the cumulative principle. The drugs are concentrated and provide protection against disease for a long time.
Ointments to get rid of
Preparations for external use are different ointments, and more options - varnishes and lotions.
The mechanism of action of ointments is based on the destruction of the cell membrane of fungal spores. The cure is long and continues until the final delivery. Dead layers are cleaned with a file.
Iodinol is used as a lubricant. The result is obtained if the sock of the shoe of the infected person is lubricated from the inside, a cotton swab soaked in medicine is applied to the nail.
Tar and sulfur ointments have proven to be very effective as antifungal drugs.
All ointments when used give a good result. But the treatment should be prescribed by a specialist. Different ointments deliberately affect the fungus of a different nature. Only a doctor after conducting laboratory research can choose the most effective remedy.
We get rid at home with the help of folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers many recipes for getting rid of fungal diseases. Treatment of onychomycosis on the big toe at home is carried out in the following way.
With the use of iodine
Onychomycosis is successfully treated with iodine baths. Water is poured into a basin at a temperature of about 40-45 degrees, iodized alcohol is poured into it drop by drop.
For 1 liter of water you need 3 drops of iodine - depending on the volume of the container, you can calculate the right amount.
Put your feet in the water and hold until the water cools. Scissors treated with peroxide cut off the affected part of the nail plate. After the procedure, the nail and the skin around it are treated with peroxide. The effect will be enhanced if an antibacterial dressing with ointment is applied.
Effective use of regular vinegar
Water at room temperature is diluted with 9% vinegar in a ratio of 2 to 1. Bath time is 15 minutes. Then the damaged nail should be filed or cut. The duration of the manipulations is at least 2 weeks.
Lemon and Potato Helper
- Fresh lemon should be doused with boiling water - so it will have more juice. Cut the slices and apply on the damaged nail. Citrus fruits are fixed with a plaster. A good result will be if the compress is made every evening and kept overnight.
- Peel the potatoes. The component is boiled, the water is poured into a bowl and ground to a puree. The legs rise in the broth, then the softened growths are cut off. After cleansing, the porridge is applied for half an hour and washed off.
Medicinal plants in the fight
- Celandine. The fresh juice of this amazing plant can cure almost all types of fungal diseases. Within 2 weeks, a fresh plant (the leaf and stem are kneaded) is applied to the affected nail plates and skin. If possible, change the compress every 2-3 hours.
- Aspen bark. Nail baths are prepared on the basis of 200 g of ingredient per liter of water. The manipulation is carried out for 15 minutes in water that the leg can tolerate. After the bath, a mixture of mild laundry soap and soda is applied to the nails. The proportion is 1: 1. After 30 minutes, everything is washed off with warm water. The nail after such a procedure will begin to renew itself.
As an additional prophylactic, sea salt baths are used.
The nail detaches from the thumb
Fungal nail disease is characterized by such external manifestations as exfoliation of the nail plate from the skin. The lagging part of the nail darkens or turns blue.
Indeed, a layer of air accumulates in the cavity under the nail, which enlarges over time.
The more the process develops, the more the person feels pain. The nail lifts, pustules and bloody discharge appear.
With detachment, treatment is used:
- The use of local treatment - ointments, combined with drugs in the form of tablets, for external and internal use, will give the best result;
- You can use laser treatment methods, these procedures are performed in beauty salons;
- With full detachment, you should immediately contact the surgeon.
To treat the nail, if it leaves the finger without a fungus or with a fungus, you need to drink gelatin solutions, follow the rules of hygiene and do not do a pedicure.
Effective Fungus Treatment
Medications recommended for these lesions:
- Means of local influence. Medicines for general use can be purchased without a prescription. But you must use the rules of use specified in the instructions. Otherwise, there will be no effect.
- Means of systemic influence. These are tablets and pills that, along with ointments, are prescribed by a dermatologist.
- Laser treatment is quite effective. The treatment does not cause pain. The procedure does not cause harm to the patient's body. There are no recurrences after laser cleaning.
- Hardware pedicure procedure is less popular than laser therapy, but its effect is wonderful. More often, this method is used in advanced cases.
- Surgical manipulations have not yet received sufficient popularity, but their effect is strong enough. The disadvantages of this manipulation are pain and a long period of rehabilitation.
Which tool is better
Medical varnishes and serums are recognized as effective and effective drugs in antifungal therapy.
The price of such drugs is higher than that of conventional ointments, but the effectiveness of the drugs is high.
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Fungal diseases on the fingernails are less common. The most common infection is caused by the Candidiasis fungus. Nails are also affected by filamentous fungi.
You can get infected even by shaking hands, through other people's infected mittens, even yourself. By receiving spores from other parts of the body.
The treatment of fungal infections of the hands is prescribed depending on the type of fungus, the age of the infected person and the stage of the disease.
Initially, you need to get rid of the causes of the disease, strengthen the immune system, get rid of bad habits.
It is not necessary to be treated with antibiotics during this period. The patient needs to change the diet - remove from the used foods those that help the reproduction of the fungus, these are sweets and an abundance of carbohydrate foods.
The doctor prescribes research and, depending on the type of fungus, prescribes medication and prescribes treatment. Most often it is a combination therapy.
If the patient has an acute inflammatory process, local treatment should be avoided. Exacerbation should be suppressed.
For the patient, it is necessary to eliminate interaction with means and household items that provoke the development of the disease. Acute inflammation can be eliminated with proven drugs such as Brilliant Green, Fukortsin, Potassium Iodide.
For nails it is convenient to use varnishes for processing. With a fungal infection of the nails of the hands, the spores quickly spread through the skin and fall into the folds between the fingers.
Antifungal drugs will enhance their effect if folk remedies are used in treatment. But they should be used only after consulting a doctor.
The most important and safest advice for those who do not want to get this unpleasant infection or dream of getting rid of it forever is strict observance of hygiene requirements and preventive measures to prevent the disease.
The result can be achieved if you follow the rules of personal prevention - do not put yourself in such conditions where you can get infected with fungal spores - have a personal comb, personal slippers, never use other people's things.
If such a nuisance has already occurred, it is not necessary to let it spread, but to start treatment in time in the early stages. If you experience symptoms similar to a fungal infection, you should seek medical attention immediately.