Fungal damage to nails, or onychomycosis, differs from skin lesion from the feet and interdigital spaces, because the fungus is very difficult to "obtain".In case of being on the skin (dermatomycosis), then Special ointments and creams deeply penetrate the epidermisand have its fungicidal effect.
The fungus is located in the thickness of the nail plate or, in general, under the nail.If he were outside, he could simply be washed, clean or shaken, and the parasite would have no chance.But that is not so.
Choosing means of struggle
What is better from nail fungus on the legs: ointments, creams or liquids and varnishes?Those who think there are the best fungus ointments on the leg nails are fooled.Ointments ointments, creams and gels, such as soft dose forms, are created specifically to apply them to the skin, and hardly penetrate the nail.
However, ointments can and should be used to treat onychomycosis, but to lubricate the skin around the nail plate as well as in interdigital spaces.
But they are not the main participants in the fight for a healthy but auxiliary nail.Much more important are special liquids and enamels, which should be applied according to a special scheme.Today, this is the best way to treat nail fungus on the legs and arms.
Before applying the varnish, preparation is required: the nail plate needs to be treated with a special sandpaper for a better introduction of liquids and varnishes to the nail.As a rule, varnish and fluid treatment lasts more than a month.If the thumb nail is significantly affected, it is sometimes necessary for a year to collect a healthy nail plate.
Over
Not all onychomycosis needs tablets.However, if the patient's fungus progresses, capturing all new nails, you will not be able to do without taking oral drugs.
Do not buy the old and cheap products that mycoses were treated in the last century.Despite the low cost, its effectiveness is totally consistent with the price.
It is important to remember that only a doctor should prescribe tablet medications.The fact is that the duration of the course of treatment is determined by depth and propagation of onychomycosis, and only one dermatologist can determine this.
In addition, capsules and tablets are prescribed for patients who weakened the immune defense.These groups of patients include patients with immunodeficiency, blood disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic alcoholism, as well as many often colds and viral diseases, patients with autoimmune disorders, HIV infection and chronic viral hepatitis.
The tablets, creating the necessary concentration in the blood, affect the "inside" fungus, while varnishes and liquids destroy it outside.
On prevention
Now you know how it is better to cure nail fungus on your legs.But without the prevention of relapse and re -infection, all treatment can be wasted.Most of the time, the mycelium and the fungus spores are preserved inside the winter shoes, which were not treated properly.After the course of treatment, it goes a little to be like such shoes, and re -infection can occur.
Therefore, along with treatment, you need to observe a complex of preventive measurements: treat shoes with a special antifungal spray, spraying inside and tied the shoes well in a plastic bag for several hours.Insoc and socks need to be washed frequently and passed with an iron with steam function.
You can also wake up shoes and usually put them in the sun, or include special ultraviolet dryers within it, which are highly effective in the fight against various types of fungi.
Also important components of prevention are:
- the use of your towels only;
- Regular processing of individual slippers;
- Termination of visits to sports rooms, fitness clubs, baths, swimming pools and other common areas, where you may not only "take" a new type of fungus, but also become a source of infection for others.
Just observing all the activities described above, You can expect a satisfactory result of treatmentAnd then you can forget the fungi forever.