How the nail fungus begins (photo): Do not miss the infection!

Mycoses, called fungal diseases in everyday life, have an infectious nature and are easily transmitted in contact with an infected person, animal or object.

Once on the skin or nail plate, the fungus immediately begins to eat tissues on which it appeared, gradually settling more and more area.With its enzymes, the fungus decomposes keratin, which is part of the tissues of the skin, hair and nails, that is, destroy them.

Nail mycoses at the initial stage differ only in a less noticeable manifestation.But the disease is homogeneous throughout the entire period of the course of the course and the basis of the treatment used.

How the nail fungus begins: symptoms and photos

Beginning nail mycosis can not always be seen by accident, since its manifestations can be insignificant.

The possible symptoms of this disease are as follows:

• Changing the color of infected areas, often yellowing;
• the disappearance of the gloss of the nails;
• the appearance of embossed spots, points or strips on the nails;
• thickening, waveness, fragility or peeling of infected areas;
• partial destruction of the nail along the edges and skin above the nail;
• itching or pain in infection;
• An unpleasant odor from nails.

The listed phenomena can be both symptoms of mycosis and a consequence of other factors, for example, the following:

• lack of vitamins and minerals;
• accumulation of dead skin or dirt;
• injuries;
• taking some drugs;
• Non -infectious diseases: diabetes, psoriasis, eczema.

Thus, for accurate diagnosis of mycosis, even in the presence of symptoms, a laboratory analysis of the affected fragment of the nail plate is necessary.

Symptoms of the beginning fungus of nails on the hands: photo

Nail mycosis in the hands is somewhat less common than on the legs.

Its manifestations are the same:

• stench;
• itching and pain;
• Atrophy of the nail plate and the skin on it;
• change in the shape and color of the nail plate;
• Loss with the nails of shine and a change in their color.

The same symptoms may indicate the following factors:

• Improper nutrition
• Long contact with detergents or chemical reagents
• Taking certain drugs
• Some diseases of non -infectious nature.

Methods for treating the beginning fungus of the nail

It is necessary to treat fungal infections, since this not only spoils the appearance of the hands or feet, but also leads to impaired immunity.As a result, people with fungus on nails are more prone to colds, influenza and other infectious diseases.

Any way of treating nail mycosis must necessarily include measures to prevent re -infection.With affected tissues, the fungus falls on clothes, shoes and other items to which the patient touches with his fingers or legs.

Therefore, the following rules must be followed:

• Infected shoes that were used before the start of treatment, treat with special means or throw it away.
• Before the complete recovery, wear cotton socks.
• Do not use any slippers except those that are easy to wash (with a smooth inner surface).
• Change socks and gloves to clean every day, and used to wash at high temperature and iron.
• It is advisable to treat the shoes with ultraviolet antifungal liners throughout treatment.

According to representatives of professional medicine, mycose of nails even in the initial stage require systemic treatment in the first place, and the external in the second.The selection of drugs is carried out depending on the type of existing fungus.Laboratory tests can determine it.

1. Systemic anti -inflam agents, or antimicotics.They accumulate in the nails and horn scales of the skin.Penetrating the fungus into cells, the active components of the drugs destroy their membrane or stop the synthesis of the substances with which it feeds.As a result, the fungus dies.Treatment should last at least 3 months according to the following scheme: a week of admission, a three -week break;So repeat 2 times.After that, for another six months, the drug will be present in the tissues affected by the fungus.Thus, a healthy nail will have time to grow, and the fungus will not apply to it.The remaining methods of treatment are used in addition to systemic therapy.The use of only local methods of exposure can heal the infection for some time, but in this case there is a risk of relapse.
2. Antifungal drugs of local use.These drugs soften to the consistency of plasticine affected nails.This effect allows you to easily remove the nails affected by the fungus, accelerates the growth of the new nail and increases the effectiveness of systemic drugs.Antifungal agents are produced in the form of varnishes or ointments.The affected nails are covered with varnish, and ordinary cosmetic varnish is applied on top.
3. Medical pedicure.This method is the removal of tissue tissue affected by a fungus and soft grinding of nails and feet with a special tool with many nozzles.The procedure lasts from 15 minutes to 2 hours and is carried out 1 - 2 times a month.The duration of treatment is from 3 months to a year.Medical pedicure is performed in specialized offices.It not only treats the infection, but also improves the appearance of the nails.After the first procedure, they look much better.And the signs of recovery become noticeable in the first 3 weeks of treatment.
4. Ozonotherapy.The introduction of ozone into soft tissues near nails reduces inflammation in them and increases local immunity.The course of treatment is at least 10 procedures that occupy up to 20 minutes each.They are held 1 - 2 times a week.
5. Traditional medicineOffers the following method of treating nail fungus.The following sequence of actions must be performed daily for at least 3 months or until a complete recovery.In the evening before going to bed, steam your legs or arms (depending on the location of the infection) in a solution of drinking soda with a temperature of 50 degrees.On each nail of the affected limb, apply cotton wool, well -saturated with hydrogen peroxide or apple cider vinegar.Close the foot (brush) with a plastic wool with cellophane or glue them with a patch and go to bed.Throughout the treatment period, cut the nails as needed, as usual.

Prevention

Sources of infection with fungi are:

• public places in which they go without shoes: baths, saunas, showers, sports halls, beaches;
• public items: shoes (most often slippers), gloves (for example, boxing);
• carpets, most often in bathrooms;
• Animals, including domestic, and wool that has fallen from them;
• soil.

In order to minimize the likelihood of infection, it is necessary to observe hygiene rules:

• If possible, avoid contacts with sources of infection, especially wearing common shoes and clothing
• Do not wear tight shoes
• Apply ultraviolet antifungal linings for shoes in cohabitation with a person suffering from mycosis.

You should know that fungi are able to come to life after several months of stay in a dried state.

Risk factors that are not amazed are heredity and slow nail growth.The fungus is easier to spread through a slowly growing nail.Its growth rate decreases with age.

Immunity in this disease does not play a significant role, since in the area of nails it is much less than in most body systems.

Professional medicine successfully treats mycoses, both at the initial stage and after it.However, it is not possible to get rid of this disease without addressing a specialist.