Nail fungus on the big toe is indicated by a thickening of the unsightly appearance. Statistics say that more than a quarter of the entire population is affected by onychomycosis.
It is difficult and time consuming to treat this disease, after the course there will be a relapse.
Why fungi appear
All the factors that contribute to fungal infections of the thumb are due to the fact that the spores of fungal pathogens penetrate the skin.
You can be infected through an infected object when in contact with it, for example, using other people's items - shoes, towels
The risk group for onychomycosis of the thumb includes people with flat feet, excessive sweating, sloppy, sloppy at home.
Causes of infection with fungal infections:
- The use of tight and uncomfortable shoes helps the development of pathogenic flora and bacterial reproduction, when sweating increases. The largest toe is most attacked. Fungal spores, multiply, fall on socks, other objects and spread all over the floor. Infecting others.
- Shoes made of low -quality artificial materials, compact, do not breathe, "suffocate" the feet, contribute to the growth of bacteria.
- Ignoring hygiene rules in public places. Wear shoes when visiting saunas, swimming pools and showers - this will protect you from foreign bacteria.
- Never wear socks, tights or other people’s shoes, or lend your own. If you are trying on shoes, make sure you have your own socks to try on.
- Fungal infections are caused by immune problems. Weakened immunity is difficult to overcome viruses and fungi. It is difficult to treat the fungus in people suffering from diabetes, psoriasis, varicose veins, obesity, HIV -infected.
- Neglect of basic rules such as washing feet with soap every day, changing socks, treating nails, helps the development of fungal infections.
- Improper treatment and care of corns, cracks and corns can trigger the reproduction of fungal spores on the big toe.
Symptoms and signs of pathology
Fungal diseases occur due to infection with fungal spores. The infection will not lead to a fatal outcome, but it can go from the nails to the feet and fingers of neighbors.
The disease is at first almost insignificant, suspicion arises when a yellow color appears on the nails, and then brown with seals and delaminations. Dense and flaky nails cause severe discomfort when wearing shoes.
Medicine divides onychomycosis into 3 stages:
- Early - the nail plate is covered with spots and streaks of yellow color, the foot has not been affected during this period.
- The second stage - the luster disappears, the color turns brown, an unpleasant odor comes from the feet.
- Advanced stage - nails peel off the skin, become loose, crumble. There is pain. This stage is dangerous, spores, fall off, spread to the surrounding space.
With symptoms such as peeling skin on the toes, periodic appearance of blisters, redness, cracks, one should be vigilant and take preventive measures to prevent mycosis.
Characteristics of disease treatment
Fungal infections of the feet start with the toenails. Fungal spores are comfortable in the top layer of the nail plate, from where their path to the matrix begins.
Since the thumb nail is affected first, treatment begins at this site. The method of action of the drug has local-external and systemic effects. The approach should be individual, taking into account the pathological signs and the condition of the internal organs of the patient.
The approach to treatment is complex. Disinfectants, bacterial type antifungal agents, pulse therapy are used.
Pulse therapy involves a long -term exposure scheme with periodic changes in the type of treatment. This table contains oral medications for a week with repetitions after 3 weeks.
Every day, agents are used that inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microflora.
The use of a systematic approach allows you to increase your chances of fully recovering from the disease. Complex therapy includes taking vitamins and immunostimulatory drugs.
Drug use is based on cumulative principles. Medications are concentrated and provide protection from disease for a long time.
Ointment to get rid of
Preparations for external use are different ointments and more options - varnishes and lotions.
The mechanism of action of the ointment is based on the destruction of the cell membrane of fungal spores. The course of treatment is long and is carried out until the final submission. The dead layer is cleaned with a file.
Iodinol is used as a lubricant. The result is obtained if the socks of the shoes of the infected person are lubricated from the inside, cotton soaked in the medicine is rubbed on the nails.
Tar and sulfur ointments have proven to be quite effective as antifungal drugs.
All ointments when used give good results. But treatment should be prescribed by a specialist. Different ointments intentionally affect fungi with different properties. Only a doctor after conducting research in the laboratory can choose the most effective drug.
We get rid of it at home with the help of folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers many recipes to get rid of fungal diseases. Treatment of onychomycosis of the big toe at home is carried out in the following way.
With the use of iodine
Onychomycosis is successfully treated with iodine baths. Water is poured into the basin at a temperature of about 40-45 degrees, iodine alcohol is poured into it drop by drop.
For 1 liter of water you need 3 drops of iodine - depending on the volume of the container, you can calculate the correct amount.
Put your feet in the water and hold until the water is cold. Peroxide -treated scissors cut the affected portion of the nail plate. After the procedure, the nails and the skin around them are treated with peroxide. The effect will be enhanced if an antibacterial bandage with ointment is used.
Effective use of regular vinegar
Water at room temperature is diluted with 9% vinegar in a ratio of 2 to 1. Bath time is 15 minutes. Then the damaged nail must be filed or cut. The duration of manipulation is at least 2 weeks.
Lemons and potatoes help
- Fresh lemons should be watered with boiling water - so that it has more juice. Cut into pieces and apply on damaged nails. Citrus is fixed with plaster. A good result is if the compress is done every evening and kept overnight.
- Peel the potatoes. The components are boiled, water is poured into a bowl and crushed to a puree state. The legs are soaked in the soup, then the tender tumors are cut. After cleaning, the gruel is applied for half an hour and washed off.
Medicinal plants in the struggle
- Celandine. The fresh juice of this amazing plant can cure almost all types of fungal diseases. Within 2 weeks, fresh plants (leaves and stems kneaded) are applied to the affected nail plates and skin. If possible, change the compress every 2-3 hours.
- Aspen bark. Bath for nails is prepared on the basis of 200 g of ingredients per liter of water. Manipulation is performed for 15 minutes in water acceptable to the feet. After bathing, a mixture of mild laundry soap and soda is applied on the nails. The ratio is 1: 1. After 30 minutes, everything is washed with warm water. Nails after such a procedure will begin to renew itself.
As additional prophylaxis, a bath with sea salt is used.
The nail is detached from the thumb
Nail fungal disease is characterized by external manifestations such as peeling of the nail plate from the skin. The part of the nail that is left behind darkens or turns blue.
This is because a layer of air accumulates in the cavity under the nail, which becomes larger over time.
The farther the process progresses, the more pain a person feels. Lifted nails, pustules and bleeding.
With detachment, treatment is used:
- The use of local treatments-ointments, along with drugs in tablet form, external and internal use will give the best results;
- You can use the method of laser treatment, such a procedure is performed in a beauty salon;
- With a complete detachment, you should immediately contact a surgeon.
To treat nails, if it leaves the fingers without fungus or with fungus, you must drink a solution of gelatin, follow the hygiene requirements and do not do pedicures.
Effective fungal treatment
Recommended medications for these lesions:
- Ways of local influence. General purpose medications can be purchased without a prescription. But you need to use the rules of use specified in the instructions. Otherwise, there will be no effect.
- Ways of systemic influence. These are tablets and pills, which, along with ointments, are prescribed by a dermatologist.
- Laser treatment is quite effective. The treatment did not cause pain. This procedure does not cause harm to the patient's body. No recurrence after laser cleaning.
- Hardware pedicure procedures are less popular than laser therapy, but the effects are impressive. More often, this method is used in further cases.
- Surgical manipulation has not yet gained enough popularity, but its effects are quite strong. The disadvantages of this manipulation are the pain and the long recovery period.
Which tool is better
Medical varnishes and serums are recognized as effective and efficient drugs in antifungal therapy.
The price of the drug is higher than conventional ointments, but the effectiveness of the drug is high.
Mycosis appears on the arm
Fungal diseases of fingernails are less common. The most common infection is caused by the fungus Candidiasis. Fingernails are also affected by filamentous fungi.
You can be infected even through shaking hands, through gloves infected by others, even from yourself. By receiving spores from other parts of the body.
Treatment of fungal infections on the hands is prescribed depending on the type of fungus, the age of the infected person and the stage of the disease.
In the beginning, you need to get rid of the cause of the disease, strengthen the immune system, get rid of bad habits.
It does not need to be treated with antibiotics during this period. Patients must change their diet - remove from the foods they consume that help the reproduction of fungi, these are sweets and a lot of carbohydrate foods.
The doctor prescribes research and, depending on the type of fungus, prescribes medication and prescribes a course of treatment. More often, it is a combination therapy.
If the patient is experiencing an acute inflammatory process, then local treatment should be avoided. Exacerbations must be removed.
For patients, it is necessary to eliminate interactions with means and household items that trigger the development of the disease. Acute inflammation can be removed with time-tested medications such as brilliant greens, fucortsin, potassium iodide.
For nails, it is easy to use varnish for treatment. With a fungal infection on the nails on the hands, the spores quickly spread through the skin and fall into the folds between the fingers.
Antifungal drugs will increase its effect if folk remedies are used in treatment. But they should be used only after consulting a doctor.
The most important and most definite advice for those who do not want to be infected with this unpleasant infection or dream of getting rid of it forever is strict adherence to hygiene requirements and preventive measures to prevent the disease.
The results can be obtained if you follow the rules of personal prevention - do not put yourself in such a situation where you can be infected with fungal spores - have a personal comb, personal slippers, never use other people's belongings.
If such a disorder has already occurred, then it is not necessary to let it spread, but to begin timely treatment at an early stage. If you experience any symptoms similar to a fungal infection, you should see a doctor immediately.