
The fungal infection on the legs, whose second name onychomycosis is considered a fairly common disease.
Despite the fact that it is very difficult to be infected with the disease, it is quite difficult to get rid of them because of frequent recurrences.Therefore, after several failed attempts to treat, the question arises on how to treat nails mushrooms to forget it forever.
The practice shows that complex therapy gives a good effect, which includes both drugs and treatment with popular remedies at home.
How fungal infection spreads
The basis of all fungal diseases is an infectious nature, caused by pathogens.The favorable areas for her are usually leather dishes and nails.In most cases, the infection occurs in contact.
The infection of a healthy person through onhychimicosis occurs when you ignore simple personal hygiene rules:
- presence in public places (swimming pool, gym, beach) without shoes;
- joint use with the bearer of the onichimicosis, towel, shoes and things toilet;
- Nail processing with manicure accessories without preliminary sterilization.
The favorable conditions for the further growth of pathogenic microorganisms increased humidity.This can be like a wet environment in a bathroom, in the pool and on the beach, therefore an increase in the sweating of the legs when they wear socks, socks and narrow shoes.
We have passed the alarm!
A mushroom parasite mushroom, which has settled on the nail plate, can easily cause a lot of pain and problems to none of us.Despite the fact that the infection on the tissues spread, not so quickly, however, a gradual change in the form of the nail leads to a loss of its normal appearance and in some cases it even causes pain.
In the presence of the following signs, it is extremely important to obtain specialist advice:
- The nail begins to lose natural shine and change the color.After exposure to the mushroom, it can become muddy white, brown-yellowish or gray-green;
- The nail loses its natural shape and begins to thicken, break or exfoliate;
- the formation of hyperkeratosis of the tree (mass accumulation for keratinized nails under the plate);
- Inflammation of the nail hole;
- Unpleasant smell.
Let's make an appointment with the doctor
Having noticed the first signs of a fungal infection, see a doctor immediately and not hope for a miracle.The disease itself will not disappear and when serving can influence healthy areas, cause an allergic reaction and reduce the immune functions of the body.In addition, the transition of the disease into a chronic form is very difficult to treat and causes frequent recurrences.
It is advisable to obtain advice from a tracologist specialized in such diseases.The doctor leads not only the inspection, but performs diagnostic measures.During the examination, the thickness and structure of the nail plate is determined, fabric scraping for further analyzes are carried out, which will determine the type of mushroom and prescribe the necessary treatment.
It is not advisable to buy drugs independently and use without prescription, since some of them are not absolutely effective for some types of fungal infection.And the lost time will only aggravate the course of the disease.
As help, you can try using popular remedies at home.But I would like to say immediately that a greater effect from them can only be obtained in combination with medical drugs.
Treatment of external treatment
Local therapy for the treatment of occheimicosis in the central and late phase is considered less effective, since the maximum effect of active substances falls only on the surface of the nail plate.But under the nail and inside, as well as in the box and matrix, these drugs do not penetrate and therefore do not have the opportunity to fight the pathogens of the infection.
Local treatment at home will be effective only if:
- The disease is in the initial phase:
- The mushroom hit less than half of the nail plate;
- Small hyperkeratosis sub -geare;
- No more than 2 nails are interested on the leg.
Before processing with antifungal compounds, the partial removal of the structure of the horn of nail concerned is prescribed.For treatment, various drops, ointments and paints can be used.
Treatment drugs
If external drugs did not have the required effect and the fungal infection continues to progress, the doctor is prescribed systemic therapy, which provides for the appointment of stronger products.
The system antifungal drugs are prescribed in the following cases:
- The disease is in an advanced phase;
- Most of the nail plate are interested;
- a strong form of hyperkeratosis or onicolisi;
- diabetes mellitus;
- The patient is over 50 years old.
Laser therapy

Laser therapy received good reviews.This is one of the few treatment methods that provides a guaranteed result.
Laser processing is absolutely painless, therefore it does not require the use of anesthetic drugs.Its advantages include the lack of side effects present when using tablets for tablets.
The processing of the nail plate is carried out by penetrating the infrared of the laser infrared.Before the procedure, the patient steams his leg in the soda bathroom for 20 minutes, cleaning the area interested in the nail well.The laser treatment course is between 6-10 procedures.
The disadvantage of therapy is the lack of instantaneous result.It can only be found after 2-3 months.
The effect of the effect after laser treatment can be achieved when combining drug treatment or replacement with popular remedies at home.
The cost of the treatment of laser therapy depends on the nail plate damage area.
Treatment of traditional medicine recipes
As auxiliary therapy at home, traditional medicine recipes can be used that give excellent results in the treatment of fungal infection.It should be noted that some of them do not eliminate it, but only suspend the development of pathogens.Therefore, it is recommended to use these treatment methods until the visible characteristics completely disappear.
Treatment of apple vinegar
One of the effective ways to get rid of the mushroom at home is apple cider vinegar.Having developed the surface of the nail with special compounds prepared on the basis of vinegar, in its tissues an acid medium is formed, which does not allow you to create favorable conditions for the development of fungal microorganisms.
For the preparation, it is possible to use different proven recipes:
- Bathrooms with the addition of vinegar.For 3 liters of water, about a liter of apple cider vinegar will be needed and a little potassium permanganate to obtain the composition of light pink.To perform water procedures, the solution should be pleasantly hot.The bathrooms with vinegar are performed for 7 days for 10-15 minutes, after which you have to take a short break and repeat the route again.
- Ointment with vinegar.In this case, it will be necessary to prepare the components prepared with eucalyptus oil (30 g), honey (10 g), apple cider vinegar (1 teaspoon).In order not to lose the resulting on the resulting healing properties, it is advisable to keep it in the refrigerator.
Soda treatment
In addition, soda pasta has positive reviews.To prepare it, only three ingredients will be needed: soda, water and citric acid.The required amount of soda is carefully mixed with a small amount of water to form a pasty mixture.We apply the resulting mass on a pre -Steam nail, after which we drop a few drops of lemon juice and wait for a chemical reaction.It manifests itself in the form of a slight hiss and a small pinch.After 10 minutes, the pasta can be washed and the legs are rinsed with hot and dry water dry.
Popular remedies
The treatment of ounings with popular remedies provides positive results when using the following recipes:
- daily treatment with a 20% alcoholic solution of propolis of the nail concerned;
- Prepare a pappa with fresh onions and apply a nail to the patient daily;
- Lubricate the nail plate for damaged nails 2-3 times a week with curtain juice.The course of treatment is about 3 months;
- On the sore nails, drop 1 drop of a 5%iodine solution.The treatment lasts within 20-30 days.Don't be afraid of the itching and burning apparition.This fact indicates the effectiveness of the exposure.
To get rid of a fungal infection, it takes a long time and effort.Don't wait for instant results.Armed with patience, follow the instructions.And then at a certain point you will see the result: the damaged area gradually started starting and its place was taken from a healthy pink nail.