Any fungal disease has a contagious soil. That is, it is caused by pathogenic fungi, which most commonly affect the skin or nails (nail plates are basically modified, keratinized skin). But, if fungal lesions of soft tissues (including the skin) can be treated without any special problems, if it is chosen correctly, then the fungi on the nails are treated much harder and longer. In particular, if it is started, that is, for a long time no one paid due attention to the disease, hoping that it will "disappear anyway. "is to prevent infection! This article will help you in this.
The legs are no less an aesthetically important part of the body than the arms and even the face. Especially in the warm season, when open shoes and the beach season come.
But at a time when for some they become an object of pride and even general admiration, for others they can cause the strongest aesthetic discomfort.
It's all about the fungus. Affecting the nail plates on the feet, one by one, makes them not only unattractive, but also aesthetically unacceptable.
Legs change color and structure, lose integrity, and can emit a foul odor. These are all results of the activity of pathogenic fungi. That can't be allowed!
And the first thing to do is to adopt information about exactly where the disease can be picked up.
Methods of fungal infection
Since it is an infection, the infection itself occurs when in contact with it: either by a direct carrier, or otherwise - the place he touched. That is, you can get infected:
- In the bathroom, bathtub or pool.
- When wearing shoes, socks or other items of a sick person.
- With direct physical contact with him.
- At the gym or on the river and so on.
If the situation has already happened, then it is important to know how to get rid of nail fungus at home. It is important to know what the pharmaceutical preparations are.
How does nail fungus infection occur?
There are many ways of infection. And if the fungi enter a humid and hot environment, then for some time they will be able to reproduce even in it, outside their biological carrier, which will only increase their population (concentration) in this particular place and significantly increase the risk of infection healthy person in contact withsuch a place.
Therefore, if you visit public places, especially those whose examples are given above, always pay attention to the quality of cleaning on them, the degree of disinfection and the service provided in general.
And another, also very important thing: carefully follow your own hygiene (foot hygiene).
After all, even if the fungus gets to you, then you have up to 24 hours to get rid of it, without any negative consequences for your health in general.
Therefore, it is recommended to carry out preventive procedures every time you are in danger (after visiting the gym, sauna, contact with a sick person and so on). Choose for yourself what suits you best.
The best remedy for toenail fungus
Speaking of how to get rid of nail fungus, we can not fail to mention folk remedies, along with pharmaceutical preparations that have long been used by different generations.
1. Acetic acid (9%)
This is plain table vinegar. For 1 liter of warm clean water, take 30, and for hardened skin of the feet - 45 milliliters of vinegar, dissolve it in water and immerse your feet in this solution for 15 minutes.
After that, if you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to wash them under warm running water and be sure to dry them thoroughly.
After that, you can apply a moisturizing nourishing cream on your feet, or a special antifungal prophylactic cream, or a medicine in another form.
2. Preparations
You can also use antifungal drugs, as well as their analogues, after any situation that increases the risk of your infection.
However, in terms of your safety, it will be better if you use drugs from the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries after you have previously treated your feet with one of the products prepared according to folk recipes, such as item number 1, or in the following paragraphs. . .
3. Hydrogen peroxide
You can buy it at almost any pharmacy. For 1 liter of warm water you will need about 15 milliliters of peroxide. Apply in the same way as vinegar. It is not advisable to resort to such procedures more often than once in 3-4 days.
4. Tea tree oil
It can be used in pure form (if your body accepts it well) or diluted (for 1 liter of water - up to 20 drops of oil).
In its pure form, the oil is applied to the foot, especially carefully - on the nail plates and the area around them. You don't need to wash it. If you opt for oil diluted with water, you can do so approximately once every two days.
The feet should be kept in the solution for up to 20 minutes. Before using the undiluted oil, the feet should be evaporated in warm water, preferably with the addition of small amounts of laundry soap.
5. Strong natural coffee
A very unusual method, given the fact that you should not drink coffee, but keep your feet in it. It turned out that this drink, which was loved by many, has pronounced antifungal properties.
Do you want your feet to emit the most pleasant smell of coffee and not be susceptible to fungal infections?
Then keep your feet in strong natural coffee for 15-17 minutes. The procedure can be performed daily. The coffee should be a little warm, but not hot!
Prevention measures
From the above, you can draw a few conclusions that will certainly help in prevention:
- Avoid visiting potentially dangerous places (in terms of pollution).
- If the first rule is missed - take all measures to reduce the risk of fungus (vinegar, peroxide, coffee and so on).
But that's not all! These tips will help you protect yourself even more and complete the big picture of prevention:
- Strengthen your immune system in affordable ways: spend more time in the fresh air, avoid difficult stressful situations, eat rationally.
- Get enough sleep and get a good rest, exercise or get in shape.
Always wear clean and fresh shoes, socks, never borrow them from other people, observe foot prevention (it is desirable to wash them with household or special bactericidal soap, which will also help fight, prevent fungus).
Shoes can be treated (approximately once a week) with a special antifungal agent or vinegar, peroxide dissolved in water (if it does not damage the shoes).
Visit a dermatovenerologist at least once every six months for preventive examinations!
How to get rid of nail fungus nail remedies
Despite the high efficiency of folk remedies currently available in the arsenal of alternative medicine, funds produced in pharmaceutical factories according to modern recipes are in high demand.
And last but not least - thanks to the really obvious and proven efficiency.
Let’s take a look at the most popular, safest and fastest. It comes in a variety of forms. These are most often ointments, creams, sprays.
And also - it can be applied both outside and outside. If the fungus is neglected, then it is best to combine the use of internal remedies with external means.
A qualified doctor will undoubtedly help you choose the best option for their combination. We will consider what options exist at all.
- Oral (for oral administration) drugs. As a rule, they are not used for prophylaxis, but are used for high-quality treatment of fungi.
- Medicinal liquid. This is already quite old, but it has proven its effectiveness, that is. It is not as popular now as, say, a few decades ago. But some pharmacies still produce this liquid on demand - on a doctor's prescription. It can be used for both prevention (occasionally) and treatment.
- Paste. This drug, to a large extent, has no direct destructive effect on pathogenic fungi and harmful microflora. But it excludes their reproduction, because it completely deprives them of nutrient medium: the feet, with regular use of this paste, do not sweat.
- Antifungal special nail polishes. Today, they are an alternative medicine for many pharmaceutical products, because they enable the avoidance of infections and at the same time the care of nails.
- Prophylaxis spray. They can be used both to treat and prevent the development of disease. But if you have used the drug for prophylaxis, then you have to go through a completely shortened course, otherwise the next time the drug may be ineffective.
Disinfection of shoes on nail fungus
This is one of the important items: shoes must always be dry and clean. It should be cleaned, washed, dried on time. The above sprays can be used to treat the inside of the shoe.
Above the article, tips for treatment with vinegar or hydrogen peroxide solutions are given. You should have a few pairs of shoes for the season so you can change them using the next pair while the previous one is in the disinfection phase.
Prevention is very important for keeping nails healthy. But if you notice signs of infection: the nail plate has thinned or, conversely, thickened, changed color, started to peel and so on, then it might be advisable to discuss treatment.
But remember, the best remedy for nail fungus is to prevent its occurrence. Folk remedies will help you with this.
Check all medications with your doctor.
Take care of yourself and your health. Be healthy!