Every third person on earth has encountered this problem, such as a beam and the nail Polish, the opacity, the plate is onychomycosis. The disease affects different age groups. Nail fungus in feet (photos are presented below), it spreads quickly and adapts to new conditions. Read more to consider the main factors of appearance, types and ways of treatment of the fungus.
Onychomycosis – a disease that destroys the nail plate. The fungus eats the keratin – construction of the base of the nail. The infection enters in the intercellular space and begins its division. In the execution of the initial stages, the disease is able to affect the skin of the feet, the area between the toes, the heel.
Contracting onychomycosis quite easily. The infection can lie on the beach, public, shower, swimming pool. High chances of contracting the fungus-infected relatives or acquaintances (the use of generic tools for the home).
There are some important assumptions, which are able to cause the penetration of the virus in the human body:
Toenail fungus starts on the thumb. Also, in parallel, the virus is able to develop and on the little finger.
Onychomycosis can cause different types of mushrooms. Dermatophytes, for example, manifest themselves in the form of opacity of the nail. We observe the formation of yellow spots on the edges or in the middle of a plate. Also, can occur as longitudinal stripes along the affected area.
The yeast fungus causes a deformation of the nail plate. She is a very diluted and begins to move away from his place, becomes grayish. The metabolism of the injured cells worsens, the nail cushion appear to be furrows. In addition, the adjacent skin appears inflammation, swelling, redness, it is observed the disappearance of the nail of the skin.
Mold bacteria can damage the nail plate, if you already have diseases that cause eating disorders in the nails. In this case, also occurs in the penumbra plate, changing its colour (from light yellow and green to brown and even black).
To find out the cause and pathogen-negative changes in the skin and nails, it is necessary to consult a specialist. Self-definition of the disease and its treatment without the advice of the doctor can be fraught with consequences.
Athlete's foot nail affects the healthy cells little by little. The disease has several stages of development, each characterized by the specific manifestations. How has the development of the fungus in different forms, as shown in the photo.
The first phase onychomycosis has lively celebrations. In the majority of cases, it runs hidden. The first signs – the nail a little fogging, is changing its color, form cracks and yellow stains in the shape of a circle or longitudinal stripes, appears tuberosities. Beginner mushroom can be accompanied by itching and burning. To correctly recognize the infection in the initial stage difficult, because the symptoms are similar with other diseases (psoriasis, disease of the liver).
If time does not begin treatment, the disease enters the next phase – the hyper trophic. The nail becomes thickened, dark. Occurs the deformation of the plate, his the and destruction.
Launched form of nail disease manifests as a strong thinning of the nail plate, which leads to further loss of hair. Adjacent to the skin becomes blue, there is an unpleasant smell.
In the case of infection related infections can occur purulent process.
Onychomycosis most often affects the nails of the feet, less likely to suffer from hand. The disease begins with the thumb and the little finger (interested in the outer edge), without solution of continuity that hits all the dishes.
To determine the fungal infection is help the main symptoms of onychomycosis:
To know how to recognize the disease in the initial phase, it is possible to see the main events of the mushroom of the nail on the photo. This will at least understand how to start the development of infections, and in case of detection of similar symptoms, seek medical attention.
Therapy onychomycosis depends on the degree of negligence and the individual characteristics of the disease. The treatment must be global, and composed as a result of the drugs and methods of support of folk medicine.
Beginner mushroom lends itself well to the therapy external. You can use creams, ointments, lucky. Listed the medications to penetrate deep into the infected tissues. Are struggling with the fungus, not only in the thickness of the nail, but also to eliminate the infection that has spread on the foot, the heel, the area between the toes.
In the execution of phases of onychomycosis local treatment it is necessary to strengthen the system of drugs (for internal use). Drugs are available in the form of tablets or capsules, and act on the pathology fungal inside.
Important!
The pharmacological treatment assigns the doctor according to the flow characteristics of the disease, the type and the degree of negligence. The self-medication is excluded, as well as the uncontrolled intake of medicines can harm to the health.
Nail fungus can be treated, and animals ways. Folk remedies are good helpers of integrated therapy of the disease.
In 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees) dissolve 5 tablespoons of 9% vinegar. The legs should go up in this solution, not less than half an hour. Next, a nail file to clean softened the stratum corneum of the nail, pumice and treat the affected areas on the feet and between the toes. After this manipulation, we recommend that you apply an antifungal cream or solution. Procedure to periodically (1-2 times per day) for a month.
Injured nails, it is necessary to lubricate before going to sleep, wrap and leave overnight. In the morning take off the bandages, clean the nail by the horny layer, and again drop of tea tree oil, but not put a tent on. The treatment it is important to continue until it begins to grow the healthy nail.
Injured the nail plate may need 2 times a day to lubricate a 5% solution of iodine. Therapy lasts at least 3 weeks. When they are actively used in pharmacy medicines for internal and external use, prescribed by your doctor.
Before handling popular or pharmacy means of legs it is recommended to steam out in a soda or a saline solution, and to remove the stratum corneum. Careful preparation of the plate, the procedure allows the drugs to penetrate deeper affected layers and the most effective ways to fight the infection.
The fight with the fungal infections is a complex process. If the disease has revealed the baby, the treatment should assign exclusively to medical, as well as most of the drug against the fungus, toxic, and capable of arousing in the children a strong allergic reactions.
With regard to folk remedies for the treatment of nail fungus in children, experts recommend not to use as a main treatment. Bathrooms, gadgets and tools for rubbing can eliminate the symptoms and the infection remains inside. Therefore, therapy onychomycosis the child must have a medical and strictly consistent with the doctor.
Athlete's foot nail a lot of time can manifest deleted the symptoms, and the patient not one time can not pay attention to them. Usually the treatment starts with obvious signs of the disease (thickening and opacity of the nail plate, its the break up and the rejection by the bed). It is important to avoid heavy steps, and in a timely manner and contact a doctor. Complete therapy will help to carry the fungus and to prevent complications.
