Damage to the nail plate is a fairly common and very 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 purpose of any remedy is aimed, first of all, at eliminating the reason why, in fact, this pathology occurred. By timely using any antifungal drug, you can avoid rather unpleasant consequences.
Treatment of any disease must certainly begin with examination and correct diagnosis.. Many of us believe that a fungal infection is not so dangerous, so they try to self-medicate, which in the end not only does not bring a positive result, but also worsens an already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus may not be prescribed to everyone, since, like any medicine, they have their own contraindications and characteristics 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. Most often, symptoms manifest themselves 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 very much, causing a lot of inconvenience and some discomfort. It should be noted that sometimes watery blisters may appear on the feet and between the toes. In the initial stage, drops against nail fungus will help, but if you lose sight of its development, any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If for some reason the first phase was missed, the second phase inevitably begins, which is much more serious in terms of the extent of damage, since the nail plate is affected. The color scheme of the nail changes and can be yellow, green and even black, after which it begins to peel and move away from the main nail bed. Despite the lost time and the severity of the injury, creams, drops and sprays can still help in this phase;
- And the last symptom is that wavy or longitudinal lines begin to appear on a person's nail plate, forming white or yellow spots.
If the symptoms described above appear, you should first contact a qualified specialist and not look for answers on various forums, since to make an accurate diagnosis you will have to undergo a short examination, which includes donating blood and passing a skin test. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but you should still consult a specialist first.
Keep in mind that even a doctor with many years of experience will not always be able to identify the disease only by symptoms, so you should not waste your money on dubious drugs, because they may not help.
Do not forget that delaying a visit to the dermatologist is dangerous for your health, because the fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat at the initial stage.
As mentioned above, if you skip or ignore the initial development and do not use an antifungal drug in the form of a cream or spray, future use of these drugs will be useless; only drastic measures in the form of nail removal or other surgical operations can help.
Correct treatment
Today, people are much luckier than before, since several centuries ago there were no modern drugs that could quickly and effectively eliminate nail fungus. Today anyone can choose whether to use a modern antifungal cream or spray or use the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is a type of disease that is best treated with proven drugs, since only in this case you will be sure that the fungus is truly treatable and will not disappear for some time.
If the fungus managed to hit a small part of the nail plate, it is advisable to use various creams, sprays or drops that contain antifungal active ingredients. However, these remedies cannot be used for bleeding nail fungus; first it is necessary to let the wounds heal and only then continue the treatment.
Any drops and sprays prescribed by a specialist for a speedy recovery are absolutely harmless, since they are used externally, the only exception is an allergic reaction. But there are some contraindications to the use of internal drugs, such as:
- Pregnancy.
- Some types of liver and kidney diseases of chronic or acute nature.
- Incompatibility of drugs; as a rule, the simultaneous use of drops and internal medications is allowed by a specialist.
- Children under twelve years old.
You can find out how to use this or that spray or cream correctly during an appointment with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions, which of course are included in any package with the drug.
As for side effects, the most common are dryness, redness and burning of the area of the skin on which the product is applied directly.There is nothing wrong with the appearance of such symptoms, because this is a natural reaction of the body to treatment; as a rule, everything disappears after a few days.
With adequate and timely treatment, the disease rapidly regresses; According to medical observations, two weeks are enough to completely eliminate nail fungus. Do not forget that the treatment is not limited only to the treatment of the nail plate, we are also talking about shoes and household items, otherwise the risk of reinfection increases.