Damage to the nail plate is a fairly common and highly 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 goal of any drug is primarily aimed at eliminating the reason why this pathology actually occurred. By using any antifungal drug in a timely manner, you can avoid quite unpleasant consequences.
The treatment of any disease must certainly begin with an examination and a correct diagnosis.. Many of us think that the fungal infection is not so dangerous, so we try to self-medicate, which in the end not only does not bring a positive result, but also worsens the already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus cannot be prescribed to everyone, due to the fact that they, like any medicine, have their own contraindications and peculiarities of use.
First symptoms
The changes that occur 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. The most common symptoms are 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 a while begin to itch and itch a lot, causing a lot of inconvenience and some discomfort. It should be noted that watery blisters can sometimes appear on the feet and between the toes. At the initial stage, drops against nail fungus will help, but if you lose sight of their development, then 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 scale of the damage, since the nail plate is affected. The color scheme of the nail changes and can be yellow, green and even black, then it begins to whiten and move away from the main nail bed. Despite the time lost and the severity of the lesion, creams, drops and sprays can still help at this stage;
- And the last symptom is that wavy or longitudinal lines begin to appear on a person's nail plate, which form white or yellow spots.
If the symptoms described above appear, you should first contact a qualified specialist, and not look for answers in various forums, because in order to make an accurate diagnosis, you will need to undergo a short examination, which includes donating blood and passing a skin test. Antifungals 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, so you should not waste your money on dubious drugs, because they may not help.
Remember that delaying a visit to a dermatologist is dangerous for your own health, because fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat in the initial stage.
As mentioned earlier, if you miss or ignore the initial development and do not use an antifungal drug in the form of a cream or spray, the future use of these drugs will be meaningless; only drastic measures in the form of nail removal or other surgical operations can help.
Proper treatment
Today, people are much happier than before, because a few centuries ago there were no modern drugs that could quickly and effectively get rid of nail fungus. Today, every person has a choice either to use a modern antifungal cream or spray, or to use the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is a type of disease that is best treated with proven drugs, because only in this case you will be sure that the fungus is really treatable and does not disappear for a while.
If the fungus has managed to affect a small part of the nail plate, then it is recommended 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.
All 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 that are chronic or acute in nature.
- Incompatibility of drugs, as a rule, the simultaneous use of drops and internal drugs 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 an appointment with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions, which, of course, are included in each package with the drug.
As for side effects, the most common are dryness, redness and burning of the skin area where the product is directly applied.There is nothing wrong with the appearance of such symptoms, because it is a natural reaction of the body to the treatment, as a rule, everything disappears after a few days.
With proper and timely treatment, the disease quickly recedes, according to medical observations, two weeks are enough to completely get rid of nail fungus. Remember that the treatment is not limited to the treatment of the nail plate, we are also talking about shoes and household items, otherwise the risk of re-infection increases.