What is nail fungus like

Every third person on Earth has a problem, such as layering and damage to nails, shadows of the plates - this is the tumor.The disease affects all ages.Nail fungus on the legs (photos are shown below), spreading rapidly and adapting to new conditions.

We will consider the main factors in the occurrence, type and method of fungi at home in more detail.

Classification

The causes of this disease are saprophylaxis, fungi, candida and other pathogenic microorganisms.

The main types of pathogens of the disease:

1. Epidermal nophernophophyton flocculation.Anthropomorphic fungi affect the tiny atmosphere of the epidermis.After infection on the skin, the pink peeling spots have characteristic blurred edges.It is transmitted through touch contact or household items.
2. Trichomonas burrs and hairs.These are two yeast-like mushrooms from the genus Trichophytons.They are toxic and can stay asleep for a long time and after exposure to negative factors.The first sign of the disease is itching between the fingers and the unpleasant odor, followed by rashes and peeling.The color of the crust may remain the same.

Mycologists distinguish three sibling variants, which may be caused by various foot fungi:

1. The erase form is the easiest.It is characterized by a trivial itching between the light peeling of the fingers and the skin.The reason is Saprofit Candida.It has a incubation period of 2 weeks.In most cases, patients simply do not notice signs of infection, but rather distributors of fungi.Even without treatment, the disease itself passes.
2. Scaly - Hybrid.The advanced shape of this foot fungus can cause the appearance of deep cracks and damage to leg tissue in the foot.It is worth noting that there is no external manifestation in the early stages of the disease.The soles of the shoes won't itch or get hurt, and there will be small cracks occasionally.
3. Interesting or interpathy - most common.The main lesions begin with folding the thumb and index finger and then spread along the foot.Possible causes of occurrence are contact with the infected person (surface), injury and non-compliance with personal hygiene rules;
4. dyshidrotic or vesicle form - mycomycosis, which can cause rash epidermis and local erosion appearance.It is transmitted only from the patient and is rarely diagnosed on the skin of the legs.This fungus is thought to prefer brushes and palms.Because the effects of pathogenic microorganisms are not properly treated, moldy eczema occurs.

Over time, fungal lesions develop, although this happens very slowly.Sometimes people have lived with fungi for decades and only start to worry about pain when their nails are completely gone.There are several stages in total.

1. Initial phase.Fungal infections have just begun to destroy the nails, and their color changes and transparency disappears.
2. The emergence of hypersecretion.This phenomenon, when mycosis's nails start to thicken, it becomes very dense and sometimes grows.At the end of this phase, the nail plate becomes loose and sometimes its upper layer can simply scratch your fingers.
3. In the next stage, the fungal infection moves under the nails.The cuticle is separated from the nail plate and the nail roller will blush, swell and become inflamed.
4. Running phase.The nails are atrophic and it completely changes the color.At this stage, the nail plates often leave completely or break.

It is recommended that you suspect nail fungi in the initial stage, in advanced form, which is difficult and long-term treatment, and sometimes it is necessary to remove the nail plate completely.Don't run fungi. 

symptom

Thyroid disease most often affects the nails on the legs and suffers less frequently with both hands.The disease starts with the thumb and little finger (touch the outer edge), which smoothly affects all plates.

The main symptoms of dinoflagellosis will help determine fungal infection (see photos):

• The appearance of strips or green tones of strips and spots under the nails;
• clouds of plates, whose color changes (from yellow to dark brown);
• The skin around the nails is red and peeled;
• The appearance of roughness on the feet and between the fingers;
• Mold formation on the nails.

To know how to identify the disease in the initial stage, you can see the main manifestations of nail fungi in the photos.This will at least give an overview of how the development of infection begins, and consult a doctor if there are similar signs.

What is the fungus in the photo?

In any case, the initial inspection of the legs was performed independently.To avoid confusing fungi with possible ordinary mechanical damage to corn or feet, we recommend that you study photos of nail fungi in the initial stages.

diagnosis

There are more than 50 subspecies of fungi that cause myomycosis, so you can only accurately identify the species under laboratory conditions.Starting from the second phase of the onset of symptoms, a preliminary diagnosis can be made at home.

1. It is necessary to check the nail plate to determine the location of the fungal infection.
2. The next criterion is changing the form of nail thickness, the scale of peeling and the presence of cringing.
3. The determinant may be the color of the infection foci.
4. When thyroidosis is detected, it is necessary to evaluate the condition of the skin and hair: many fungi first affect them and then switch to the nail plate.

In some cases, the pathogen is a variety of fungal infections.Combination of skin plants with yeast-like fungi or mold with candidates is possible.

Treatment of nail fungi in the initial stage

If this disease occurs, there may be 3 treatment options, all depending on the stage where the fungus is.So here is:

• Use local medicines;
• Use oral medications;
• Combination therapy.

1. Topical drugs are represented as various ointments, gels, suspensions, lotions and other types of external drugs.They act only on lesions and do not penetrate the blood.They are mainly used in the early stages of skin disease development or in the focal point of small infections.Usually, treatment is from one week to several months depending on the neglect of the lesion.
2. The surrounding drugs are absorbed in the body and affect pathogens from within the body.They have side effects that affect not only the affected area, but also the entire body.In some cases, there is enough single use that sometimes treatment is required.They are used in the advanced stages of severe lesions and fungal diseases.
3. Combination therapy is used more frequently.The effect of external drugs reduces the intensity of symptoms and accelerates the healing of damaged areas, and the tablets work from the pathogen.

With any treatment plan, the treatment process cannot be interrupted.Graphs of medication and duration of use were determined by the doctor.Usually, treatment will continue for several days (up to a week) after the symptoms disappear and external manifestations disappear.

Varnishes and ointments for fungi

If nail fungus is not ignored but is in its initial stages, try using varnishes and ointments that help soften the affected area.In this case, the spores of the fungus die under the influence of the drug.

For nail treatment, choose a type of medication.It is not recommended to replace and change funds, and this operation will lead to a reduction in the effectiveness of the treatment effect.Always read the contraindications before starting.Pregnant women and people with personal intolerance are treated with antifungal varnish.

Before applying a varnish or ointment, use the special documents that come with the medication to remove it using the fungal area of the nail.Use a certain degree of nails with aqueous alcohol solution, apply a layer of varnish and should be replaced every few days.Before the surgery, you can perform a soap soda foot bath.The varnish is removed in the same manner as the decorative one. 

Traditional Medicine

In the initial stage, the mycomycosis of the nails can also be treated with family methods.Folk therapy is a great assistant for complex therapies of the disease.

1. sea salt.This tool is best used in conjunction with conservative treatments.Use sea salt bath - Recommended preparation procedures before applying local funds.You need to use a teaspoon of salt as a small amount of hot water and keep the legs for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Use vertical branch soup 3 times a week in the bathroom.Prepare, collect young buds, chop them, and take 500 gr.Raw materials, pour 2 liters of water.Boil, reduce heat and bear for 10 minutes.After cooling the soup, strain and hold your legs for 20 minutes.
3. Tea tree oil.The injured nails must be lubricated before going to bed, bandaged and overnight.In the morning, remove the bandage, clean the nails from the keratinization layer, and then drip tea tree oil again, but no longer wrap.It is important to continue treatment until healthy nails begin to grow.
4. Bath B.Dilute 5 tablespoons in 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees).l.9% vinegar.It must soar in such a solution for at least half an hour.Next, clean the soft, keratinous layer of your nails with documents and use buoyancy to deal with the affected area between your feet and your fingers.After the operation, it is recommended to use an antifungal cream or solution.The procedure is performed regularly within one month (1-2 times a day).
5. Châlandin.This plant has long been used for nail and skin diseases.Due to the positive "barbecue" effect, it is necessary to handle it carefully.Gravy, soup and oil are used with fungi based on the plant.

Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is one of the latest ways to treat nail fungi, especially in the later stages.This method is an alternative to surgical resection, and thereafter has a long recovery period.With laser treatment, healthy tissues are not affected, and during the procedure, the patient has no pain and other unpleasant feelings.

Disadvantages of laser therapy: High prices, between procedures you need to rest, only a qualified dermatologist can do it.Regardless of the treatment option, all personal hygiene rules must be followed.Nail fungi can recur and if not treated, the treatment will not be effective.

When treating nail fungus on your legs, you need to perform hygiene procedures regularly, changing your socks frequently, and ventilating shoes behind your socks.The same rules must be followed so that mycelium disease of the nails will not occur after treatment. 

prevention

Of course, warning fungi is better than resisting their consequences for a long time.

How to protect yourself from fungi:

1. In the first sign of fungus (itting, redness, peeling), you need to fully lubricate your feet with a special antibacterial ointment and a special ointment that moisturizes your skin.
2. Treating skin with protective cream is important before every visit to a swimming pool, sauna, gym or other places that require takeoff;
3. Process the shoes regularly and dry them if possible.No special composition is necessary for this.Most products can be erased from the inside with alcohol or other antibacterial solutions.

To enhance the skin and provide local immunity, the formula for onion-based prevention mixture is suitable.Wipe one onion with two tablespoons of honey.The resulting pasta is used for the skin of feet and palms.It is recommended to bear the mask for 30 minutes.Repeat every other day.