How do you see the nail fungus?

Each third person on Earth found a problem like the stratification and enclosure of the nails, the cloud of the plate;This is onicycosis.The disease affects several age groups.The nail fungus on the legs (the photos are presented below), extends rapidly and adapts to new conditions.

We will consider in more detail the main factors of the occurrence, types and methods to treat the fungus at home.

Classification

The causal agents of this disease are saprophytes, mold fungi, candida and other pathogenic microorganisms.

The main types of disease pathogens:

1. Epiderrnophyton floccosum.Anthropophilic fungus, which affects the tacaño layer of the epidermis.After skin infection, pink peeled spots begin to appear with characteristic vague edges.It is transmitted with touch contact or through domestic items.
2. Trichophyton Rubrum and Trichophyton Mentagrophytes.These are two fungi similar to the yeast of the genus Trichophyton.They have a toxic effect, they can remain in a state of sleep for a long time and after exposure to negative factors to activate.The first signs of the disease are spotting between the fingers and an unpleasant smell, an eruption and peeled appear.The color of the integument can remain unchanged.

Mycologists distinguish four varieties of mycosis, which can be caused by several fungi of the foot:

1. The erased form is the easiest.It is characterized by insignificant itching between the fingers and the light skin fight.The reason is Saprofit Candida.Its incubation period is 2 weeks.Most of the time, patients simply do not notice the signs of infection and are the distributors of the fungus.Even in the absence of treatment, the disease passes through itself.
2. Squamine -Hperkerratototic.The advanced shape of this fungus of the foot can cause the appearance of deep cracks and damage to the tissues of the leg to the ankle.It is noteworthy that in the initial stage of the disease there are no external manifestations.The sole does not pike and does not hurt, occasionally small cracks arise;
3. Intriginous or interpased: the most common.Very often, the primary lesion begins with the thumb fold and the index, then extends through the foot.The possible causes of occurrence are contact with an infected person (surface), injuries and not accessories with personal hygiene rules;
4. Dishidrotic or vesicular form: mycosis, which causes the appearance of the epidermis of local eruptions and erosions.It is transmitted exclusively from the patient and is rarely diagnosed on the skin of the legs.It is believed that this fungus loves more brushes and palms.In the absence of adequate treatment due to the effects of pathogenic microorganisms, mythical eczema occurs.

Over time, fungal lesions progress, although this happens extremely slowly.Sometimes people live with fungi for decades and begin to worry only when the nail goes completely, painful sensations appear.There are several stages in total.

1. The initial stage.The fungal infection is just beginning to destroy the nail, its color changes, transparency disappears.
2. The appearance of hyperkeratosis.This phenomenon, when with mycosis, the nail begins to thickely, becomes very dense, sometimes grows strongly.Towards the end of this stage, the nail plate is released, sometimes its upper layers can simply scrape your finger.
3. In the next stage, fungal infection moves under the nail.The cuticle is separated from the nail plate, the nail roller may blush, swell and inflame.
4. Career stage.The nail is stunted, changes completely color.At this stage, nail plate often comes out or destroyed completely.

It is advisable to suspect the fungus of the nails in the initial stages, in an advanced way it is difficult and treated for a long time, sometimes it is necessary to completely remove the nail plate.Do not execute mycosis. 

Symptoms

Onicycosis often affects nails on the legs, hands suffer less frequently.The disease begins with the thumb and little finger (the outer edge is touched), gently affecting all the plates.

The main symptoms of onychomycosis will help determine fungal infection (see photo):

• the appearance of strips and spots of a whitish or greenish dye under the nails;
• cloud of the plate, a change in its color (from yellow to dark brown);
• redness and peeling of the skin around the nail;
• the appearance of roughness on the feet and between the fingers;
• Mold formation on the nails.

To know how to recognize the disease in the initial stage, you can see the main manifestations of the nail fungus in the photo.This will include at least approximately how the development of the infection begins, and in case of similar signs, consult a doctor.

How do you see the fungus in the photo?

In any case, the initial inspection of the legs is carried out independently.In order not to confuse the fungus with possible calluses or ordinary mechanical damage at the foot, we recommend that you study the nail fungus photos in the initial stage.

Diagnosis

There are more than 50 subspecies of fungi that cause onychomycosis, so it can determine precisely the species only in laboratory conditions.Preliminary diagnosis in the home is possible from the second stage when symptoms appear.

1. It is necessary to inspect nail plates to determine the location of fungal infection.
2. The following criterion is the way to change the thickness of the nail, the presence of peeled and locked scales.
3. The determining factor can be the color of the spotlights of the infection.
4. It is necessary to evaluate the condition of the skin and hair at the time of the detection of onychomicisis: many fungi affect them first and then change to nail plates.

In some cases, the pathogen is several types of fungal infection.They are possible combinations of dermatophytes with fungi or molds similar to yeast with candidates.

Nail fungus treatment in the initial stage

In the case of such disease, 3 treatment options are possible, everything depends on the stage in which the fungus is.So this is:

• use of local drugs;
• use of oral drugs;
• Combined therapy.

1. Local drugs are represented by several ointments, gels, suspensions, emulsions and other types of external drugs.They act only on the injury and do not penetrate the blood.They are mainly used in the early stages of the development of dermatomicisis or with a small infection approach.The treatment, as a rule, is a week to several months, depending on the negligence of the injury.
2. Periral drugs are taken inside and affect the pathogen from inside the body.They have side effects and affect not only the affected area, but also the body as a whole.In some cases, there is enough unique use, sometimes a treatment course is required.They are used for serious injuries and advanced stages of fungal diseases.
3. Combined therapy is used more frequently.The action of external medications reduces the intensity of the symptoms, accelerates the healing of damaged areas and tablets act from inside the pathogen.

With any treatment option, the therapy course cannot be interrupted.The medication use diagram and duration is determined by the doctor.As a general rule, the treatment continues after the disappearance of the symptoms and external manifestations of mycosis for several more days (up to a week).

Varnishes and ointments against fungus

If the nail fungus is not neglected, but is in the initial stage, you should try to use varnishes and ointments that help soften the affected area.In this case, fungus spores die under the influence of drugs.

For the treatment of the nail, select a type of drug.It is not recommended to alternate, change funds, such manipulations will lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of therapeutic effects.Before starting to use, be sure to read the contraindications.Pregnant women and people suffering from individual intolerance to use antimicotic varnishes for treatment.

Before applying varnish or ointment, it should be eliminated as much as possible with a nail fungus area using a special file that comes with the medication.With a rank of alcohol solution, a layer of varnish is applied, which must be changed every few days.Before the procedure, you can take a bathroom with soap.The varnish is eliminated in the same way as decorative, using organic solvents. 

Traditional medicine

Nail mycosis in the initial stage can also be treated with household methods.Popular remedies are good assistants in the complex therapy of the disease.

1. Sea saltThis tool is better combined with conservative treatment methods.Baths with sea salt: recommended preparatory procedure before applying local funds.You must take a teaspoon of salt for a small amount of hot water, keep your legs for about 15-20 minutes.
2. The bathrooms of a decoction of vertical branches are used 3 times a week.To prepare, collect young outbreaks, cut finely, take 500 gr.Raw materials and pour 2 liters of water.Boil, reduce fire and resist for 10 minutes.After cooling the decoction, place it and keep your legs for 20 minutes.
3. Tea tree oil.Injured nails must lubricate before bedtime, sell and leave overnight.In the morning, remove the bandages, clean the nail from the keratinized layer and again drip the tea tree oil, but no longer wrapped it.It is important to continue treatment until a healthy nail begins to grow.
4. Acetic bathrooms.In 2 liters of hot water (37 degrees), dilute 5 tablespoons.l.9%vinegar.The legs should be shot in such a solution for at least half an hour.Next, clean the softened and keratinized nail layer with a file, and try the affected areas on the feet and between the fingers with a pumice stone.After such manipulation, it is recommended to apply an antifungal cream or solution.The procedures regularly (1-2 times a day) within a month.
5. Celandine.This plant has been used for a long time against nail diseases and skin.It is necessary to handle it carefully due to the active "cauterization" effect.Reduced juice, decoctions and oils based on this plant are used against the fungus.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy is one of the latest methods to treat nail fungus, especially in the posterior stages.This method is an alternative to surgical elimination, after which a long period of recovery follows.With laser treatment, healthy tissues are not touched, during the procedure, the patient does not experience pain and other unpleasant sensations.

Cons of laser treatment: high price, among the procedures that you need to take breaks, only a qualified dermatologist can lead them to take them.Regardless of the selected therapy method, it is necessary to follow all personal hygiene rules.The nail fungus can resort, the treatment will not be effective if this is not done.

In the treatment of nail fungus on the legs, you must regularly perform hygiene procedures, often change socks, ventilate shoes after socks.The same rules should be followed so that nail mycosis does not happen again after treatment. 

Prevention

Of course, it is better to notice the fungus than to fight its consequences for a long time.

How to protect from the fungus:

1. In the first signs of the fungus (itching, redness, peeled), it must lubricate the feet abundantly with a special ointment with antibacterial and hydrate the skin with the effect;
2. Before each visit to the pool, sauna, gym or other place where you need to take off, it is important to treat the skin with protective cream;
3. Process the shoes regularly, wash them if possible and dry it in fresh air.It is not necessary to use special compositions for this.Most products can be cleaned from the interior with alcohol or other antibacterial solutions.

To strengthen the skin and provide local immunity, a recipe for a preventive mixture based on onions is adequate.An onion rubs with two tablespoons of honey.The resulting pasta applies to the skin of the feet and palms.It is advisable to resist the mask for 30 minutes.Repeat every two days.