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Treatment of nail mushrooms on the go of the leg at home

The nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common disease.The infection is not able to cause serious health damage, but considerably reduces the quality of life and causes discomfort.The cause of infection is direct contact with the carrier of the disease or his business.Damage to nail plaque is the result of the spread of pathogenic litigation in adjacent skin areas.Consequently, the fungus manifests itself first along the edge, then spreads over the entire surface of the nail.

Onchomycosis can be infected when visiting public places, such as a sauna, a swimming pool or a bath.Under the conditions of a wet environment, infection is not only preserved, but also actively.Treatment of the nail fungus on the go of the leg is a long process, as the disease is difficult to refer to therapy.

Symptoms of the disease

The reasons for the appearance of the fungus on the thumb of the leg

At the initial stage of development, the fungus does not show itself.Initially, the infection can only be detected by the condition of the skin between the fingers and around the nail plate.

When increased drought, cracks, rashes and wounds appear, therapy should start, because in the absence of treatment, infection gradually passes to the nail.

In the future, pathology is manifested by the following symptoms (they can vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate is gradually changing its color in yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nail loses its transparency and becomes dull.
  3. The surface acquires a characteristic roughness, which can be recognized not only by touch, but also during visual examination.
  4. The nail plate begins to turn on the edges, then the area of the lesion increases.
  5. There are a lot of burrs on the skin.
  6. Considerably slows the growth of the nail.
  7. The itching appears, pain and a feeling of discomfort while walking in closed shoes.

In some cases, onychomycosis is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.

Damage to the nail with a fungus occurs gradually, so that the disease has certain stages of development, each of which is characterized by certain characteristics.

  1. The initial step.Small points of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which do not particularly draw attention.Thereafter, they increase in size and turn into stains or bands.At this point, getting rid of infection is easier.
    2. Mushroom development stages on the thumb of the leg
  2. Progressive or intensive.The nail plate not only changes color, but also its structure.Light spots grow considerably and the nail begins to spread, breaks partially, thickens.Unequal appears, which creates the impression of mechanical damage.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nail completely loses its healthy and exfoliation of its bed.The pain appears.

The sooner the fungus is identified, faster and easier to get rid of it.

Development reasons

Often, the wearer of the pathogen is the shoes of others or contact with unprocessed things in public places.

But experts argue that certain factors contribute to the spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Close annoying shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and leg layers;
  • Mechanical damage to the nail;
  • injuries on the skin of a finger;
  • foot fractures;
  • age -related changes;
  • ignore the rules of personal hygiene;
  • constant collage of artificial nails;
  • violation of the blood flow in the members;
  • Endocrine and somatic chronic diseases.

Often, onychomycosis is transmitted between family members.

Pharmacotherapy

During the first signs of pathology, it is necessary to request the help of a specialist who can identify the pathogen and prescribe drugs and procedures.In some cases, therapy lasts up to 2 years.

The removal of the fungus is possible at home.

In the first and second stage of the disease, the treatment is carried out using ointments or varnishes, which can be purchased in a pharmacy without prescription from a doctor.The funds are applied directly to the affected plate and the skin adjacent and have a local effect.But before using them, it is necessary to carry out preparatory actions:

  • Peel the nail plate with alcohol;
  • Treat the surface with a file to delete fungal damage;
  • Apply the product with a spatula and wait at least 3 minutes to dry.

After that, all the tools must be disinfected with an alcohol solution so that the infection cannot spread more.

With a mushroom in progress, it is necessary to treat drugs not only with external, but also internal use.Their dosage and admission time must be coordinated with a doctor.

There are also cosmetics for painless cleaning of the fungus affected nail.

Before applying the product to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.To do this, you must pre-stagnate the nail in a special solution: 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon of soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then wipe the dry leg with a towel and fix the patch around the nail plate.Apply the product with a thick layer, avoiding entering healthy areas.Cover the nail and phalanx with a patch and leave 4 days.After the time, remove the bandage, steam nail steam and pedicure supplies to scrape the upper layer exfiled.Repeat the procedure until the nail completely cleanses the fungus.

Folk remedies

In addition to the drug treatment, the use of fungus popular remedies is authorized.At home, you can use therapeutic baths, various ointments and compresses based on natural components.

With a progressive and advanced form of onychomycosis, folk remedies should be used in combination with drug treatment.

Vinegar

The effective action of this component consists in creating an acidic environment, following which the subsequent development of pathogens is deleted - the spores of the fungus.

During treatment, it is necessary to strictly observe the dose of the components used:

  1. Therapeutic bath.Heat the water to 50 degrees and pour it into the pool so that its level reaches the ankles.Add 200 ml of vinegar and mix well.Stack your legs for 20 minutes.At the end, wipe your legs and dress hot socks.The procedure is recommended to be repeated once every 3 days until the condition is improved.
  2. Ointment.Mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon.L.Acetic essence and 30 ml of olive oil.Mix all carefully to a homogeneous mass.To wet a cotton in the product and apply to the top of the affected nail.Correct the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to carry out the procedure before bedtime.The duration of therapy is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix the vinegar with water in equal quantities, add flour to obtain a thick consistency.Apply the resulting mixture on the nail plate and fixed with a motionless layer for 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 3 to 5 days until the damaged area of the nail is exfoliated.

Soda

The drilling soda has a bactericidal, disinfectant property and stimulates cell regeneration.The use of this component for the treatment of the fungus makes it possible not only to eliminate the problem quickly, but also to avoid possible relapses.

Effective recipes.

  1. At the initial stage of the disease, soda and sea salt in equal quantities should be added to lukewarm water.Stack your legs for 15 minutes.At the end of time, wipe the damaged nail with a chamomile infusion.Within 20 days, repeat the procedure daily.
  2. With an advanced shape of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following components to 5 liters of lukewarm water: 50 g of mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoon of potassium permanangate, 1 tsp.Soda, 30 g crushed linen soap.Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.Stack your legs for 20 minutes.Then wipe them and put them on the socks.Therapy is carried out daily until the condition is improved.

Garlic

Methods of use for the treatment of fungi:

  1. Growing 2 cloves of garlic and adding the same amount of butter, stir.Insist the mixture for 24 hours.Before going to bed, apply to the damaged area of the nail and fix with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat every day for 4 weeks.A significant improvement occurs after 7 days, but therapy must be continued.
  2. Grate 3 garlic teeth on a thin grater.Apply the resulting porridge on the nail and leave 15 to 20 minutes.Therapy is carried out within 20 days.
  3. Mix chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in equal quantities.Use the resulting mixture for the compress, applying 15 minutes.Repeat every day for 14 days.

Iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and allows you to eliminate infection in a short time:

  1. During the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.Therapy should be carried out within 14 days.
  2. In the event of the negligence of the disease, you can use medicinal iodine baths.Pour hot water in the basin on the ankle and add 7 drops of the component.Greak your legs for 10 minutes, wipe and apply an anti-inflacal varnish on a damaged nail.

Do not use iodine to people with thyroid diseases or with hypersensitivity to the component.

Phytotherapy

Many medicinal plants are also effective in the fight against fungi.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon.Célandine juice with calendula and oregano dyeing (1 drop), add boiled water (100 ml).Apply the product to the damaged nail three times a day.
  2. Mix the collection of chamomile flowers, calendula and oak bark in equal quantity.Pour 100 g of the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Insist 30 minutes, then add 30 g of sea salt. Check the legs in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.Perform the procedure daily for 10 days.
  3. Detach a broth or mountain ash leaf with a spoon until the juice appears on the surface.Then wrap it with an inch with an affected nail.Change the bandage every 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g of lilac colors 150 ml of vodka and insist 15 days in a dark place.Use to wipe the damaged nail plate twice a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh celandine juice three times a day to the damaged nail and adjacent skin.The procedure must be carried out for 14 days.

Disease prevention

Observing simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all the tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when you visit a swimming pool, a sauna, baths.
  3. Dry the shoes regularly and perform a treatment periodically inside the vinegar or formalin.
  4. Treat the injuries and cracks on the legs in a timely manner.
  5. Do not leave the nail survey.
  6. The shoes should be purchased in size.
  7. Use special products (TALC) for excessive legs of the legs.