A pathogenic fungal microorganism can infect the toenails while visiting a sauna, swimming pool, wearing someone else's shoes or socks, using pedicure tools that have not been disinfected.
The doctor makes a diagnosis based on a visual examination and the results of laboratory tests, after which he prescribes medication for toenail fungus. At the initial stage of the disease, external agents give a good effect: drops, creams, ointments, sprays and solutions.
In advanced situations, therapy will be long and expensive; it will be necessary to use a set of drugs, including systemic pills.
Benefits of antifungal drops
The first of the advantages of the drops was the convenience of their use. They are available in compact bottles with a dispenser, which allows precise dosing of nail treatment drops without resorting to other medical accessories. The dispenser limiter allows the product to be applied punctually, without wasting the medicine in vain. This makes this form of the drug inexpensive.
Safety is the second of the benefits of nail fungus treatment drops. The drops act on the superficial layers of the nail, the skin, without penetrating into the blood.
This makes them safe to use, unlike toxic medications that are administered orally. Also, the drops on the nail are applied carefully, without touching the surrounding skin and the nail fold. This eliminates irritation and allergies.
The third of the main advantages of drugs for the fungus in the form of drops is their effectiveness. The drug is well absorbed, does not stain clothes, does not stain. Drops directly affect the focus of the disease and quickly cope with the infection. Even a cheap antifungal drug can defeat advanced onychomycosis as part of complex therapy, eliminating the need to remove the nail.
How the drops of the fungus work.
After identifying the causative agent of the disease, the doctor will tell you which drops from toenail fungus will be most effective. Modern drugs act on the fungus in a complex way, in two directions at once:
- fungicidal - destroys fungal spores and the fungi themselves;
- fungistatic: stops the reproduction of fungi at the cellular level.
Thanks to such complex preparatory work, it is possible to choose the optimal treatment for the nails, there is no possibility of fungi and bacteria multiplying on the nails. An additional effect of the drops is the removal of inflammation, the improvement of cell regeneration. When applied externally, the components of the drops accumulate on the nail surface in an optimal concentration. The drug blocks the synthesis of ergosterols - compounds that form the basis of the cell membrane of fungal microorganisms. Due to this, the fungal life process is disrupted, and as a result, the pathogenic microflora dies.
As mentioned above, to achieve such a result, a competent doctor must prescribe drops against nail fungus. He will prescribe the necessary drugs, dosage and select the duration of the course of therapy.
Indications for the use of drops from onychomycosis
Drops are prescribed for damage to the nails of the hands and feet, with the manifestation of a fungus on the skin, signs of ringworm and pityriasis versicolor. Symptoms in which a dermatologist prescribes drops and other external nail preparations for fungus:
- irritation, peeling, and redness of the skin between the toes;
- the appearance of itching and burning in the foot, between the fingers, near the nails;
- pain, signs of inflammation around the nail;
- the appearance of stripes, grooves and spots on the surface of the nail;
- change in the color of the nail, its deformation, thickening, delamination.
The above signs indicate a fungal infection. If you immediately consult a doctor, the treatment will be inexpensive, and you will be able to quickly get rid of the problems. Onychomycosis refers to contagious diseases, it is not just a cosmetic nuisance, but a danger to the carrier of the disease and others.
In advanced stages, the fungus provokes intoxication of the body, decreased immunity and complications. The problem will not resolve itself, over time the disease progresses without proper therapy.
Contraindications for mushroom drops
Any drug, including antifungal drops, has its own contraindications and side effects. You must read the instructions before starting treatment. The main points that do not allow the use of drops are: individual intolerance to the drug, age up to 12 years, pregnancy and feeding, presence of wounds and suppuration. The use of drops can cause burning, itching, redness and flaking.
There are not as many contraindications for drops as there are for systemic antifungal drugs, however, they must be prescribed by a doctor.
Effective drops from the fungus.
First, the nails affected by the fungus are steamed, cleaned, dried, and only after that drops are applied.
The procedure is repeated twice a day, the course lasts up to six months (the period depends on the growth time of a healthy nail). The drops can cause scaling and itching of the skin, but you should not cancel the treatment.
Drops are prescribed at the initial stage of the disease and for the prevention of relapse.
Reviews about the use of drops note their cost-effectiveness and ease of use. There are few contraindications, side effects rarely occur. But the drops help to quickly neutralize the fungus, restore the beauty and health of the nail.
In advanced cases, drops are used as part of complex therapy, which includes taking pills, correcting the diet, hygiene procedures, medical pedicure, etc. The doctor selects the exact treatment regimen individually for each patient.