Every third person on Earth came across a problem such as the stratification and anger of the nails, the announcing of the plate: this is onyicomicosis.The disease affects the various age groups.The mushroom of the nails on the legs (the photos are presented below), spreads rapidly and adapts to new conditions.
We will consider the main occurrence factors, types and methods for the treatment of mushrooms at home in a more detailed way.
Classification
The causal agents of this disease are saprophytes, mold mushrooms, candida and other pathogenic microorganisms.
The main types of disease agents of the disease:
- Epidernophyton Floccosum.Anthropophilic mushroom, which affects the stingy layer of the epidermis.After the infection on the skin, pink peeling stains begin to appear with characteristic vague edges.It is transmitted with tactile contact or via the household items.
- Trichophophyton Rubrum and Trichophyton Mentagophytes.These are two mushrooms similar to the baking powder Trichophons.They have a toxic effect, they are able to remain in an asleep state for a long time and after exposure to negative factors to be activated.The first signs of the disease have an itching between the fingers and an unpleasant smell, an eruption and a peeling later.The color of the pan can remain unchanged.
Mycologists distinguish four varieties of mycosis, which can be caused by various foot mushrooms:
- The canceled form is the simplest.It is characterized by insignificant itch between the fingers and the light that detach the skin.The reason is Saprofit Candida.Its incubation period is 2 weeks.Very often, patients simply do not notice the signs of infection and are the distributors of the mushroom.Even in the absence of treatment, the disease passes by itself.
- Squamin -Iperkeatotic.The advanced shape of this foot mushroom can cause the appearance of deep cracks and damage to the tissues of the leg up to the ankle.Interestingly, in the initial phase of the disease there are no external manifestations.The sole does not itch and does not hurt, sometimes small cracks arise;
- Intriginous or interpassum - the most common.Very often, the primary injury begins with the fold of the thumb and index, then spreading along the foot.The possible causes of occurrence are contact with an infected person (surface), injuries and non -compliance with the rules of personal hygiene;
- Dyshidrotic or vesicular form - mycosis, which causes the appearance on the epidermis of skin eruptions and local erosions.It is transmitted exclusively by the patient and is extremely diagnosed on the skin of the legs.This mushroom is believed to love several brushes and palms.In the absence of adequate treatment due to the effects of pathogenic microorganisms, mycotic eczema occurs.
Over time, the fungal lesions progress, although this happens extremely slowly.Sometimes people live with mushrooms for decades and start to worry only when the nail goes away, painful sensations appear.There are several phases in total.
- The initial phase.The fungal infection is just starting to destroy the nail, its changes in color, transparency disappears.
- The appearance of hyperkeratosis.This phenomenon, when with mycosis, the nail begins to thicken, becomes very dense, sometimes grows strongly.Towards the end of this phase, the nail plate is attached, sometimes its upper layers can simply scrape the finger.
- In the next phase, the fungal infection moves under the nail.The cuticle is separated from the nail plate, the nail roller can blush, swell and inflame.
- Race stage.The nail is atrophic, the color changes completely.At this stage, the nail plate often starts or destroys.
It is advisable to suspect the nail fungus in the initial phases, in an advanced form it is difficult and treated for a long time, sometimes it is necessary to completely remove the nail plate.Do not perform mycosis.
Symptoms
The onychomycosis most often affects the nails on the legs, the hands suffer less often.The disease begins with the thumb and little finger (the outer edge is touched), hitting all the plates without problems.
The main symptoms of onychomycosis will help determine the fungal infection (see photo):
- the appearance of strips and spots of a whitish or greenish tint under the nails;
- Ruviation of the dish, a change in its color (from yellow to dark brown);
- Redness and peeling of the skin around the nail;
- the appearance of Rugno on the feet and between the fingers;
- The formation of mold on the nails.
To find out how to recognize the disease in the initial phase, you can see the main manifestations of the nail fungus in the photo.This will understand at least approximately how the development of the infection begins and, in the event of similar signs, consult a doctor.
What a mushroom in the photo
In any case, the initial inspection of the legs is carried out independently.In order not to confuse the mushroom with possible seeds or ordinary mechanical damage to the foot, we recommend that you study the photos of the nail fungus in the initial phase.
Diagnostics
There are more than 50 subspecies of mushrooms that cause onyicomicosis, therefore it is possible to precisely determine the species only in laboratory conditions.The preliminary diagnosis at home is possible from the second stage when the symptoms appear.
- It is necessary to inspect the nail plates to determine the location of a fungal infection.
- The next criterion is the form of changing the thickness of the nail, the presence of peeling stairs and anger.
- The decisive factor can be the color of the outbreaks of the infection.
- It is necessary to evaluate the condition of the skin and hair at the time of the detection of onychomycosis: many mushrooms affect them before and therefore move on to the nails plates.
In some cases, pathogen is different types of fungal infection.Combinations of dermatophytes with mushrooms or molds similar to yeasts with candidates are possible.
Treatment of the nail fungus in the initial phase
In case of this disease, 3 treatment options are possible, it all depends on the stadium in which the mushroom is located.So this is:
- use of local drugs;
- use of oral drugs;
- Combined therapy.
- Local drugs are represented by various ointments, gels, suspensions, emulsions and other types of external drugs.They only act on the injury and do not penetrate the blood.They are mainly used in the early stages of the development of dermatomicosis or with a small focus of infection.The treatment, as a rule, ranges from a week to several months, depending on the abandonment of the lesion.
- Periral drugs are taken inside and influence the pathogen from inside the body.They have side effects and influence not only the affected area, but also the body as a whole.In some cases, there is enough single use, sometimes a treatment course is needed.They are used for serious injuries and advanced phases of fungal diseases.
- Combined therapy is used more often.The action of external drugs reduces the intensity of the symptoms, accelerates the healing of damaged areas and the tablets act from within the pathogen.
With any treatment option, the course of therapy cannot be interrupted.The diagram of the use of drugs and the duration is determined by the doctor.As a rule, the continuous treatment after the disappearance of the symptoms and the external events of the mycosis for several days (up to a week).
Paints and ointments against the mushroom
If the nail fungus is not neglected, but it is in the initial phase, you should try to use paints and ointments that help to soften the affected area.In this case, the spores of the mushroom die under the influence of the drug.
For nail treatment, select a type of drug.It is not recommended to alternate funds, these manipulations will lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of the therapeutic effects.Before starting use, be sure to read contraindications.Pregnant women and people suffering from individual intolerance to use anti -theft paints for treatment.
Before applying paint or ointment, it should be removed as much as possible with a fungal area of the nail using a special file provided with the medicine.With a degree of nails for water alcohol solution, a layer of paint is applied, which should be changed every few days.Before the procedure, you can take a Soap-Soda bath.The paint is removed in the same way as the decorative, using organic solvents.
Traditional medicine
The mycosis of the nails in the initial phase can also be treated with home methods.Popular remedies are good assistants in the complex therapy of the disease.
- Sea salt.This tool is better combined with conservative treatment methods.Bathrooms with sea salt - Recommended preparatory procedure before applying local funds.You have to take a teaspoon of salt for a small amount of hot water, keep your legs for about 15-20 minutes.
- Bathrooms from a decoction of vertical branches are used 3 times a week.To prepare, collect young sprouts, finely cut, take 500 gr.Raw materials and pour 2 liters of water.Boil, reduce the heat and resist for 10 minutes.After cooled the decoction, filter and keep your legs for 20 minutes.
- Tea tree oil.The injured nails must be lubricated before bedtime, blindfolded and leave during the night.In the morning, remove the bandages, clean the nail from the keratinized layer and again drip the tea tree oil, but it no longer wraps it.It is important to continue the treatment until a healthy nail begins to grow.
- Acetic baths.In 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees), dilute 5 tablespoons.the.9%vinegar.The legs must be loose in this solution for at least half an hour.Subsequently, clean the softened and keratinized layer of the nail with a file and treat the areas concerned on the feet and between the fingers with a pumice.After this manipulation, it is recommended to apply a cream or an antifungal solution.The procedures are regularly (1-2 times a day) within a month.
- Ceilandi.This plant has long been used against nail and skin diseases.It is necessary to manage it carefully due to the active effect "cauterization".The cut juice, the decoctions and oils based on this plant are used against the mushroom.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is one of the latest methods for the treatment of the nail fungus, especially in the following stages.This method is an alternative to surgical removal, after which a long recovery period follows.With laser treatment, healthy tissues are not touched, during the procedure the patient does not undergo pain and other unpleasant sensations.
Against laser treatment: high price, among the procedures that must take breaks, only a qualified dermatologist can lead them.Regardless of the selected therapy method, it is necessary to follow all the rules of personal hygiene.The nail fungus can resort, the treatment will not be effective if this is not done.
In the treatment of the nail fungus on the legs, it is necessary to regularly perform hygiene procedures, often changes, ventilated shoes after socks.The same rules must be followed so that the mycosis of the nails no longer occur after the treatment.
Prevention
Of course, it is better to warn the mushroom rather than fight its consequences for a long time.
How to protect you from the mushroom:
- In the first signs of the mushroom (itching, redness, peeling), it is necessary to lubricate the feet in abundance with a special ointment with antibacterial and moisturizing the skin with the effect;
- Before each visit to the pool, sauna, gym or other place where you need to take off, it is important to treat the skin with protective cream;
- He regularly elaborates the shoes, wash if possible and dry in the fresh air.It is not necessary to use special compositions for this.Most products can be deleted from the inside with alcohol or other antibacterial solutions.
To strengthen the skin and provide local immunity, a recipe for a preventive onion -based mixture is suitable.A onion is rubbed with two tablespoons of honey.The resulting pasta is applied to the skin of the feet and palms.It is recommended to resist the mask for 30 minutes.Repeat on alternate days.