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 objective of any remedy is, first of all, to eliminate the reason why this pathology actually arose. By using any antifungal medication in a timely manner, you can avoid quite unpleasant consequences.
Treatment of any disease must certainly begin with examination and correct diagnosis.. Many of us believe that a fungal infection is not so dangerous, so we try self-medication, which in the end not only does not bring 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, since, like any medicine, they have their own contraindications and features of use.
First symptoms
The changes occurring in the human body cannot go unnoticed, and based on the symptoms that appear, it is quite possible to suspect the presence of a fungal infection. Most often, symptoms manifest themselves as follows:
- In the initial stage of development, the fungus begins to appear on the feet and between the toes. Most often, people pay attention to peeling and redness in these places, which after some time begin to itch and itch a lot, causing a lot of inconvenience and some discomfort. It should be noted that watery blisters may sometimes appear on the feet and between the toes. At the initial stage, drops against nail fungus help, but if you lose sight of its development, any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If the first stage was missed for some reason, the second stage inevitably begins, which is much more serious in terms of the extent of the 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 off 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 person's nail plate, forming white or yellow spots.
If the symptoms described above appear, you first need to 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 donating blood and passing a test cutaneous. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but you should still consult a specialist first.
Please note that even a doctor with many years of experience will not always be able to identify the disease by symptoms alone; Therefore, you should not waste your money on dubious medicines because they may not help.
Do not forget that delaying a visit to the dermatologist is dangerous for your health, as the fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat in the initial stage.
As mentioned earlier, 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 futile; Only drastic measures in the form of nail removal or other surgical operations can help.
Correct treatment
Today, people are much luckier than before, since several centuries ago there were no modern medicines 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, because only in this case will you be sure that the fungus is really treatable and will not disappear for some time.
If the fungus has managed to affect a small part of the nail plate, it is advisable to use various creams, sprays or drops that contain antifungal active substances. However, these remedies cannot be used for bleeding nail fungus, you must first let the wounds heal and only then continue the treatment.
Any drops and sprays prescribed by a specialist for quick recovery are absolutely harmless, as they are used externally, the only exception being an allergic reaction. But there are some contraindications to the use of internal medicines, such as:
- Pregnancy.
- Some types of liver and kidney diseases of a chronic or acute nature.
- Medication incompatibility; as a rule, the simultaneous use of eye drops and internal medications is allowed by a specialist.
- Children under twelve years of age.
You can find out how to properly use this or that spray or cream at a consultation with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions, which are obviously included in any packaging of the medicine.
As for any 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 these symptoms, as it is a natural reaction of the body to the treatment, as a rule everything passes after a few days.
With adequate and timely treatment, the disease quickly regresses, according to medical observations, two weeks are enough to completely get rid of nail fungus. Do not forget that treatment is not limited to treating the nail plate, we are also talking about shoes and household items, otherwise the risk of reinfection increases.