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Treatment of nail fungus at the thumb of the leg at home

Nail fungus or onychomycosis is a common disease.The infection is unable to harm health seriously, but significantly reduces the quality of life and causes discomfort.The cause of the infection is direct contact with the wearer of the disease or its things.The damage to the nail plate is the result of the spread of pathogenic disputes in the adjacent areas of the skin.Therefore, the mushroom first manifests itself on the edge and then spreads over the entire nail surface.

Onichomycosis can be infected when visiting public places such as a sauna, a pool or a bath house.Under conditions of a damp environment, the infection is not only preserved, but also actively multiplied.Treating the nail fungus at the thumb of the leg is a long process because the disease is difficult to refer to therapy.

Symptoms of the disease

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

The fungus does not appear in the initial phase of development.First of all, the infection can only be detected by the skin condition between the fingers and the nail plate.

If an increased drought, cracks, rashes and wounds appear, the therapy should begin, since the infection gradually changes to the absence of treatment.

In the future, the pathology manifests itself through the following symptoms (they can vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate gradually changes its color to yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nail loses its transparency and becomes dull.
  3. The surface achieves a characteristic roughness that can be recognized not only by touch, but also during the visual examination.
  4. The nail plate begins to rotate on the edges, then the area of the lesion increases.
  5. There are many burrs on the skin.
  6. The growth of the nail slows down significantly.
  7. Itching appears, pain and a feeling of discomfort when walking in closed shoes.

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

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

  1. The initial phase.Small dots of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which do not particularly attract attention.Then increase the size and grow up to stains or strips.At this stage it is easiest to get rid of infections.
    2. Development phases of the mushroom on the thumb of the leg
  2. Progressive or intensive.The nail plate not only changes the color, but also its structure.Light spots grow considerably, and the nail begins to spread, partially breaks through, thickened.Unevenness appears, which gives the impression of mechanical damage.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nail completely loses its healthy appearance and the peeling runs out of his bed.Pain appears.

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

The reasons for the development

Often the carrier of the pathogen is the shoes of other people or contact with unprocessed things in public locations.

However, experts argue that certain factors contribute to the further spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Close uncomfortable shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and diaper of the legs;
  • Mechanical damage to the nail;
  • Wounds on the skin of a finger;
  • Foot fractures;
  • Age -related changes;
  • Ignore personal hygiene rules;
  • Constant gluing of artificial nails;
  • Violation of blood flow in the limbs;
  • Endocrine and somatic chronic diseases.

Onychomycosis is often transferred between family members.

Pharmaceutical therapy

At the first sign of a pathology, it is necessary to seek help from a specialist who can identify the pathogen and prescribe medicines and procedures.In some cases, therapy takes up to 2 years.

Removing the mushroom is possible at home.

In the first and second stage of the disease, the treatment with ointments or paint is carried out, which can be bought in a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor.The funds are applied directly to the affected plate and the adjacent skin and have a local effect.However, before use, it is necessary to carry out preparatory measures:

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

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

With a running mushroom, it is necessary to treat drugs not only externally but also internal use.Your dosage and duration of admission must be coordinated with a doctor.

There is also cosmetics for the painless cleaning of the affected nail from the mushroom.

Before the product is applied to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.For this purpose, you should in a special solution in advance -1 liter water 1 teaspoon of soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then wipe the dry leg with a towel and repair the stain around the nail plate.Apply the product with a thick layer and avoid getting into healthy areas.Cover the nail and phalanx with a patch and leave it for 4 days.After the time, remove the bandage, dampen the nail and pedicure to scrape off the pierced upper layer.Repeat the process until the nail completely cleans the fungus.

Folk remedy

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

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

Vinegar

The effective effect of this component is to create an acidic environment in which the further development of pathogens is suppressed - the spores of the fungus die.

When carrying out the treatment, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage 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 ankle.Add 200 ml vinegar and mix well.Fall your legs for 20 minutes.In the end, wipe your legs and dress warm socks.It is recommended that the procedure will be repeated once every 3 days until the condition improves.
  2. Ointment.Mix 1 egg, 1 tablespoon.l.Essential essence and 30 ml olive oil.Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass.Wet a cotton pad in the product and apply to the affected nail.Fix the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to carry out the procedure before going to bed.The therapy duration is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix the vinegar with water in the same amounts and add flour to get a thick consistency.Apply the resulting mixture to the nail plate and attached with a motionless layer for 10 hours.Repeat the process for 3-5 days until the damaged area of the nail is spiced up.

soda

Drill Soda has a bactericide, disinfectant property and stimulates cell regeneration.The use of this component to treat the fungus not only makes it possible to quickly remove the problem, but also to prevent possible relapses.

Effective recipes.

  1. In the early stages of the disease, soda and sea salt should be added to warm water in the same amounts.Strip your legs for 15 minutes.At the end of time, wipe the damaged nail with chamomile infusion.Repeat the process a day within 20 days.
  2. With an advanced form of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following components in 5 liters of warm water: 50 g mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoons of potassium perming, 1 teaspoon.Soda, 30 g crushed laundry soap.Mix everything until a homogeneous mix is preserved.Fall your legs for 20 minutes.Then wipe them down and put on socks.The therapy is carried out daily until the condition improves.

Garlic

Methods for the treatment of fungus:

  1. Grind 2 cloves garlic and add the same amount of butter, stir.Pass the mixture for 24 hours.Before you go to bed, apply the damaged nail area and fix it with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat for 4 weeks every day.A noticeable improvement occurs after 7 days, but the therapy should continue.
  2. Grate 3 garlic teeth on a fine grater.Apply the resulting porridge on the nail and leave 15 to 20 minutes.The therapy takes place within 20 days.
  3. Mix chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in the same quantities.Use the resulting mixture to compress and apply it for 15 minutes.Repeat 14 days a day.

iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and enables you to remove the infection in a short time:

  1. At the first sign of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.The therapy should be carried out within 14 days.
  2. If the disease is neglected, you can use medical baths using iodine.Pour warm water into the pool on the ankle and add 7 drops of the component.Run your legs for 10 minutes, wipe out dry and apply anti -inflacal lacquer on a damaged nail.

Do not use iodine for people who suffer from thyroid diseases or with hypersensitivity to the component.

Phytotherapy

Many healing systems are also effective in the fight against mushrooms.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 teaspoon.Add Celandin juice with a tincture of Calendula and Oreegano (1 drop), 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.Pour 100 g of the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Pass 30 minutes and then add 30 g sea salt.Grap the legs in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.Perform the procedure a day for 10 days.
  3. Separate a sheet of Burdock or Bergasche with a spoon until the juice appears on the surface.Then wrap it with a thumb with an affected fingernail.Change the association every 10 hours.Repeat the process for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g purple colors 150 ml of vodka and exist for 15 days in a dark place.Use the damaged nail plate twice a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh Celandin juice on the damaged nail and the adjacent skin three times a day.The procedure should be carried out for 14 days.

Prevention of the disease

If you observe simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when you visit a pool, a sauna, baths.
  3. Dry shoes regularly and regularly carry out in vinegar or formalin.
  4. Treat prompt wounds and cracks on your feet.
  5. Do not allow the overview of nails.
  6. Shoes must be bought in size.
  7. Use special products (Talc) for excessive sweating of the legs.