How to get rid of nail fungus. Which antifungal drugs are most effective? Medicines for external and oral use. Let's consider everything in more detail.
Nail and nail fungus is a common and incurable infectious disease caused by pathogenic fungal spores. The most commonly infected are the skin of the feet and the nail plates of the toes and hands. The most effective treatment is in the early stages of the disease, when the area and depth of infection is small.
When the first signs of damage are detected (itching, redness of the skin, thickening and stratification of the nails), it is necessary to start treatment immediately. Modern medicine offers a wide range of effective drugs designed to combat various types of nail fungus - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments, as well as oral agents.
Antifungal drugs are selected by a specialist.
The most effective remedies for nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry provides consumers with a wide range of effective antifungal agents. But in each individual case, it is necessary to consult a doctor, because only a specialist can correctly determine the type and extent of the spread of the fungal infection.
In addition, antifungals (both for topical and internal use) are strong antibiotics and have a number of side effects and contraindications. Self-medication, misdiagnosis can worsen the course of the disease, lead to the development of resistance of various forms of fungi to drugs and even greater progression of the infection.
Modern medicines for the treatment of nail fungus have a fungicidal and fungistatic effect, ie they not only completely destroy the fungus, but also stop the further development and growth of fungal cells, thus providing a long-term positive effect of treatment.
Often, feet and nails are affected by fungal infections, which include several different types of fungi and bacteria. In this case, a good treatment effect can be achieved by alternating external antifungal agents in combination with oral medications.
Highly effective agents have a broad-spectrum antifungal effect, which allows its use in the treatment of nail fungus caused by various types of fungal infections.
Nail fungus varnishes
If you start the treatment of mycosis on time, when the damage to the nails is not too frequent, you can achieve a positive effect with local remedies - antifungal varnishes and anti-fungal solutions on the nails.
Antifungal varnishes have a highly effective antifungal effect, penetrate well into the nail structure, and the effect within the affected tissues continues for 7-10 days after application. The concentration in the body is negligible after prolonged use. Effective for nail damage no more than 2/3.
Antifungal drugs for external use
If the fungus has infected not only the nails, but also the skin of the feet or hands, it is recommended to apply the affected creams and ointments to the affected areas, among which the most popular and effective are:
Creams or gels with the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride are effective. The drugs have an active fungicidal and fungistatic effect on numerous fungi: mold, dimorphic, dermatophytes, yeast. The gels are absorbed faster and penetrate the skin better.
Oral antifungal drugs
The advanced stage of michomycosis is difficult to treat, and the use of external drugs alone is not sufficient. In such cases, it is necessary to use oral medications that very effectively affect the course of the disease, infect the fungus from within and prevent further development of the disease. A particularly positive result can be achieved by applying a complex treatment in the form of tablets and ointments.
In most cases, anti-fungal tablets on the nails can have a toxic effect on the human body, affecting the internal organs that contain fat - the liver and kidneys. But, at the same time, these drugs have a strong therapeutic effect, effectively destroying various types of fungi, contributing to complete recovery. Therefore, all oral medications should be taken strictly according to the instructions of a specialist (mycologist), taking into account possible side effects.
Antifungal drugs should be taken with great care, strictly adhering to the dose prescribed by your doctor and the duration of treatment. If side effects occur, the drug should be stopped immediately and a doctor sought. Patients with various impairments of renal and hepatic function should be taken with extreme caution.
The need for treatment of mycosis and its prevention
Fungal spores are very persistent, the affected areas are difficult to treat, the course can last from 2 to 4 months. Treatment should not be interrupted, because even a small focus, under favorable conditions, leads to the development of a new infection. Even after complete recovery, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene, to avoid contact with other people's shoes.
For preventive purposes, it is recommended to treat feet and shoes with antifungal sprays or other effective means, especially after visiting public places: swimming pools, saunas, beaches, showers in sports facilities.
Only a comprehensive treatment combined with preventive measures will help defeat the fungus forever.