More than 20% of the population of our country suffers from a nail disease such as onychomycosis.The causative agent of the disease is most often dermatophyte pathogenic microorganisms.Treatment of toenail onychomycosis is complicated by the fact that in most cases it is associated with other fungal diseases, the development of which was provoked by fungi such as yeast.Before we talk about how to get rid of this disease, let's remember what factors provoke its appearance and how it manifests itself.
Causes of development and signs of onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is a fungal disease.You can get it very easily.To do this, it is enough to walk barefoot on wet tiles in a public place or try on the shoes of a sick person.
The disease manifests itself gradually.In the initial stages of its development, it does not cause unpleasant symptoms for its carrier.First, white veins (mycelial threads) appear at the tip of the nail, which eventually merge to form a large white spot.
After that, the process of destroying the nail plate begins.It thickens, takes on a dirty gray color and begins to peel.The surface of the nail becomes rough and uneven.Scratches and bumps appear on it.When onychomycosis "plays", the nail begins to leave the nail bed, emitting an unpleasant smell.
But onychomycosis is also manifested in other ways.The nail does not crumble, but becomes very thin and seems to just fall apart.At the same time, the nail plate itself has a shiny and smooth surface.
How to get rid of toenail onychomycosis
Every person who has encountered this disease is puzzled by the question - how and with what to treat toenail fungus?After all, getting rid of this disease is quite difficult, and it progresses very quickly.
There are many medications available to treat toenail onychomycosis.The most effective of them are:
- Itraconazole-based drugs are used quite often in medical practice, as they can eliminate the problem without prior surgical intervention.The course of treatment is only 10 days.
- Drugs based on terbinafine - these drugs are the most powerful.It is used for several months, although the results of the treatment become visible only one year after the course of treatment.The active components are strongly absorbed into the nail plate, preventing the reproduction and growth of pathogenic bacteria.This allows you to grow healthy nails and prevent their damage in the future.
- Ketoconazole-based drugs are often used to treat onychomycosis.But they have an important drawback - they are effective only in combination with surgical treatment.This means, if you do not remove the affected nail, its use will not give any result.
All medicines should be prescribed only by a doctor.Self-medication in this case can lead to the progression of the disease.
Folk remedies for the treatment of toenail onychomycosis
Nail fungus is an unpleasant thing, especially when it comes to mycelial threads.This disease is firmly established in the nails, and therefore it is very difficult to get rid of it.Folk remedies will help to increase the effectiveness of the use of medicines.They are especially effective if onychomycosis is accompanied by active proliferation of yeast-like fungi or mold.
So how do we treat toenail onychomycosis using traditional medicine?The most popular way is to treat nail fungus with kombucha.A small part is cut from it, applied to the affected nail plate, tied with a bandage and left overnight.Before applying the compress, your feet should be well washed and steamed.
In the morning, after removing the kombucha, you need to scrape off the dead cells from the nails and treat its surface with iodine.The treatment should be carried out for at least 20 days.
Onychomycosis can also be treated with propolis.This bee product has a good anti-inflammatory effect and promotes rapid regeneration of damaged cells.In addition, propolis negatively affects the vital activity of fungi and promotes better removal of the infected nail.
You can simply apply propolis, as is the case with kombucha, or you can buy an alcohol solution with propolis at the pharmacy and simply treat the affected nail plate with it several times a day.
You can also use regular iodine to treat this disease.It is also applied to the nail several times a day for several weeks.But it is worth noting that it can cause a strong burning sensation.If the pain during the procedure is strong, then the use of iodine should be abandoned.
An effective treatment for onychomycosis of the toenails is not one that gives a quick visible effect, but one that gives lasting results.They can only be achieved if you combine traditional and modern medicine.Together they will help you quickly get rid of this disease once and for all!