Damage to the nail plate is a fairly common and very contagious disease. Fortunately, modern medicine does not stand still, today there are not only drops for nail fungus, but also various ointments, creams and even varnishes that can be easily purchased at any pharmacy.
Of course, the main goal of any remedy is to eliminate the reason why this pathology, in fact, arose in the first place. By using any antifungal medication in a timely manner, quite unpleasant consequences can be avoided.
Treatment of any disease should begin with an examination and correct diagnosis.. Many of us believe that a fungal infection is not so dangerous, so we try to self-medicate, which in the end not only does not give a positive result, but also worsens an already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus may not be prescribed to everyone, because, like any medicine, they have their own contraindications and features of use.
First symptoms
The changes that occur in the human body cannot go unnoticed, and based on the symptoms that appear, it is very possible to suspect the presence of a fungal infection. Most often, the symptoms manifest themselves as follows:
- At the initial stage of development, the fungus begins to appear on the feet and between the toes. Very often, people pay attention to peeling and redness in these places, which after a while begin to itch and itch very much, causing a lot of discomfort 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 lose track of its development, any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If for some reason the first stage was missed, the second stage inevitably begins, which is much more serious in terms of the magnitude of damage, since 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 injury, creams, drops and sprays can still help at this stage;
- And the last symptom is that wavy or longitudinal lines begin to appear on the surface of a person's nail, forming 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, since to make an accurate diagnosis you will need to undergo a short examination, which includes blood donation and a skin test. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but it is still advisable to consult a specialist first.
Please note that even a doctor with many years of experience will not always be able to identify the disease solely by symptoms, so you should not spend money on dubious drugs, because they may not help.
Do not forget that delaying a visit to the dermatologist is dangerous for one's own health, because fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat at the initial stage.
As mentioned above, if you skip or ignore the initial development and do not use an antifungal medication in the form of a cream or spray, future use of these medications will be useless; only drastic measures such as nail removal or other surgical measures will be taken. Operations can help.
Correct treatment
Today, people are much luckier than before, since several centuries ago there were no modern medications that could quickly and effectively eliminate nail fungus. Today, anyone has the option of using a modern antifungal cream or spray or using the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is a type of disease that is best treated with proven medications, since only in this case you will be sure that the fungus is truly treatable and does not disappear for a while.
If the fungus managed to infect a small part of the nail plate, it is advisable to use various creams, sprays or drops containing antifungal active substances. However, these remedies cannot be used for bleeding nail fungus; You should first let the wounds heal and only then continue treatment.
The drops and sprays that a specialist prescribes for a speedy recovery are absolutely harmless, since they are used externally, with the only exception of an allergic reaction. But there are some contraindications to the use of internal medications, such as:
- The pregnancy.
- Some types of liver and kidney diseases that are chronic or acute in nature.
- Incompatibility of medications, as a rule, a specialist allows the simultaneous use of drops and internal medications.
- Children under twelve years of age.
You can find out how to properly use this or that spray or cream 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 side effects, the most common are dryness, redness and burning in the area of the skin where the product is directly applied.There is nothing wrong with the appearance of such symptoms, because it is a natural reaction of the body to the treatment; As a rule, everything disappears after a few days.
With proper and timely treatment, the disease disappears quickly, according to medical observations, two weeks are 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 reinfection increases.