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 bought at any pharmacy.
Of course, the main purpose of any drug is primarily aimed at eliminating the reason why this pathology actually arose. With the timely use of any antifungal drug, you can avoid quite unpleasant consequences.
The treatment of any disease must certainly begin with an examination and proper diagnosis.. Many of us believe that a yeast 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 an already difficult situation.
We must not forget that even drops against nail fungus cannot be prescribed to everyone, due to the fact that, like any medicine, they have their own contraindications and features of use.
First symptoms
The changes that occur in the human body cannot go unnoticed, and based on the symptoms that occur, 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, fungi begin 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 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 its development, then any cream or spray will be powerless;
- If the first stage is missed for some reason, the second stage inevitably begins, which is much more serious in terms of damage, because 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. 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 that form white or yellow spots begin to appear on a person's nail plate.
If the symptoms described above appear, you should first contact a qualified specialist, and not look for answers on 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. Antifungal agents can be used as first aid, but a specialist should be consulted first.
Keep in mind 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 spend 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 fungus, like any other disease, is easier to treat in the initial stage.
As mentioned earlier, if you skip 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 intervention can help.
Correct treatment
Today, people are much happier than before, because a few centuries ago there were no modern medicines that would quickly and effectively get rid of nail fungus. Today, every person has the choice to use a modern anti-fungal cream or spray, or to use the methods offered by traditional medicine.
Fungal infection is the type of disease that is best treated with proven drugs, because only then will you be sure that the fungus is really treatable and that it will not disappear for a while.
If the fungus managed to invade a small part of the nail plate, then it is recommended to use various creams, sprays or drops containing antifungal active substances. However, these drugs cannot be used for bleeding nail fungus, you must first let the wounds heal, and only then continue the treatment.
All the drops and sprays that the specialist prescribes for quick recovery are absolutely harmless, because they are used externally, and 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 that are chronic or acute in nature.
- Incompatibility of drugs; as a rule, the simultaneous use of drops and internal medicines is allowed by a specialist.
- Children under twelve years of age.
You can find out how to use this or that spray or cream correctly in agreement with your doctor, or you can carefully study the instructions that are of course included in any medicine package.
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 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. Do not forget 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.