Damage to the nail plate is a fairly common and highly contagious disease. Fortunately, modern medicine does not stop, today there are not only drops for nail fungus, but also various ointments, creams and even varnishes that can be easily bought at any pharmacy.
Of course, the main purpose of any medicine is aimed, first of all, to eliminate the reason why, in fact, this pathology arises. By using any antifungal medicine on time, you can avoid unpleasant consequences.
The treatment of any disease must begin with a proper examination and diagnosis.. Many of us believe that fungal infections are not so dangerous, so they try to self-medicate, which in the end not only does not bring positive results, but also worsens the already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus may not be prescribed to everyone, due to the fact that they, like any medicine, have their own contraindications and features of use.
The first symptom
The changes that occur in the human body cannot be noticed, and based on the symptoms that appear, it is quite possible to suspect the presence of a fungal infection. Often, the symptoms show themselves as follows:
- In the early stages of development, the fungus begins to appear on the feet and between the toes. Often, people pay attention to peeling and redness in these places, which after a while start to itch and itch, causing a lot of inconvenience and some discomfort. It should be noted that sometimes watery blisters may appear on the feet and between the toes. At the initial stage, drops against nail fungus will help, but if you forget about its development, then any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If the first stage is missed for some reason, the second stage will definitely begin, which is much more serious in terms of the scale of damage, because the nail plate is affected. The color scheme of the nail changes and can be yellow, green and even black, after which it begins to peel and move away from the main nail bed. Despite the time lost and the severity of the lesions, creams, drops and sprays can still help at this stage;
- And the last symptom is that wavy or longitudinal lines begin to appear on a person's nail plate, which form white or yellow spots.
If the symptoms described above appear, you should first contact a qualified specialist, and not look for answers on various forums, because to make an accurate diagnosis you need to undergo a short examination, including donating blood and passing a skin test. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but you still need to consult a specialist first.
Please note that even a doctor with years of experience will not always be able to identify the disease by symptoms alone, so you should not waste your money on dubious drugs, because they may not help.
Do not forget that delaying a visit to a dermatologist is dangerous for your own health, because fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat in the early stages.
As mentioned before, if you skip or ignore the initial development and do not use antifungal drugs in the form of creams or sprays, the future use of these drugs will be useless; only drastic measures in the form of nail removal or other surgery. operation can help.
The right treatment
Today, people are luckier than ever, since a few centuries ago there was no modern medicine that could quickly and effectively get rid of nail fungus. Today, anyone has the choice of either using modern antifungal creams or sprays, or using the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is a disease that is best treated with proven drugs, because only in this case you will be sure that the fungus is really treatable and does not disappear for some time.
If the fungus has managed to affect a small part of the nail plate, then it is advisable to use various creams, sprays or drops containing antifungal active ingredients. However, these drugs should not be used for nail fungus that bleeds; first you need to let the wound heal, and then continue the treatment.
Any drops and sprays prescribed by experts for quick recovery are completely harmless, because they are used externally, the only exception is an allergic reaction. But there are some contraindications to the use of internal medicine, such as:
- Pregnancy.
- Some types of liver and kidney diseases that are chronic or acute.
- Drug incompatibility; as a rule, the simultaneous use of drops and internal medicine is allowed by a specialist.
- Children under the age of twelve.
You can find out how to use this or that spray or cream correctly at an appointment with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions, which of course are included in any package with the medicine.
As for any side effects, the most common are dryness, redness and burning of the skin area where the product is applied directly.There is nothing wrong with the appearance of such symptoms, because this is the body's natural response to treatment, as a rule, everything disappears after a few days.
With proper and timely treatment, the disease recedes quickly; according to medical observations, two weeks is enough to completely eliminate nail fungus. Do not forget that the treatment is not limited only to the treatment of the nail plate, we are also talking about shoes and household items, otherwise the risk of re-infection increases.