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Treatment of nail fungus on the thumb of the leg at home

Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common disease.The infection is not able to cause serious damage to health, but significantly reduces the quality of life and causes discomfort.The cause of infection is direct contact with the carrier of the disease or its things.Damage to the nail plate is the result of the propagation of pathogenic disputes in the adjacent areas of the skin.Therefore, the fungus first manifests itself along the edge, and then spreads over the entire surface of the nail.

Onichomycosis can be infected when visiting public places, such as a sauna, pool or bathhouse.In conditions of a humid environment, the infection is not only preserved, but also actively multiplies.Treatment of the nail fungus on the thumb of the leg is a long process, since the disease is difficult to refer to therapeutic.

Symptoms of the disease

The reasons for the appearance of the fungus on the thumb of the leg

At the initial stage of development, the fungus does not show itself.Initially, the infection can only be detected by the condition of the skin between the fingers and around the nail plate.

When increased dryness, cracks, rashes and wounds appear, therapy should begin, since in the absence of treatment the infection gradually switches to the nail.

In the future, pathology is manifested by the following symptoms (they may vary slightly depending on the type of pathogen):

  1. The nail plate gradually changes its color to yellow, green, gray or black.
  2. The nail loses its transparency and becomes dull.
  3. The surface acquires a characteristic roughness, which can be recognized not only by touch, but also during visual examination.
  4. The nail plate begins to spin at the edges, then the area of the lesion increases.
  5. There are many burrs on the skin around.
  6. Significantly slows down the growth of the nail.
  7. Itching appears, pain and a feeling of discomfort when walking in closed shoes.

In some cases, onychomycosis is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.

The damage to the nail with a fungus occurs gradually, so the disease has certain stages of development, each of which is characterized by certain features.

  1. The initial stage.Small dots of light or yellow appear on the surface of the nail, which do not particularly attract attention.Subsequently, they increase in size and grow into spots or strips.At this stage, getting rid of infection is easiest.
    2. Stages of development of the fungus on the thumb of the leg
  2. Progressive or intensive.The nail plate not only changes color, but also its structure.Light spots grow significantly, and the nail begins to spread, partially breaks, thickens.Unevenness appears, which creates the impression of mechanical damage.
  3. Advanced form.At this stage, irreversible changes occur in which the nail completely loses its healthy look and exfoliates from its bed.Pain appears.

The sooner the fungus is identified, the faster and easier to get rid of it.

The reasons for the development

Often, the carrier of the pathogen is other people's shoes or contact with unprocessed things in public places.

But experts argue that certain factors contribute to the further spread of fungal damage:

  • flat feet;
  • Close inconvenient shoes;
  • Excessive sweating and diaperity of the legs;
  • mechanical damage to the nail;
  • wounds on the skin of a finger;
  • foot fractures;
  • age -related changes;
  • ignoring personal hygiene rules;
  • constant gluing of artificial nails;
  • violation of blood flow in the limbs;
  • Endocrine and somatic chronic diseases.

Often onychomycosis is transmitted between family members.

Drug therapy

At the first signs of pathology, it is necessary to seek help from a specialist who can identify the pathogen and prescribe drugs and procedures.In some cases, therapy lasts up to 2 years.

Removing the fungus is possible at home.

At the first and second stage of the disease, treatment is carried out using ointments or varnishes, which can be purchased at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.Funds are applied directly to the affected plate and adjacent skin and have a local effect.But before using them, it is necessary to carry out preparatory actions:

  • peel the nail plate with alcohol;
  • treat the surface with a file to remove the fungal damage;
  • Apply the product with a spatula and wait for at least 3 minutes to dry.

After that, all tools must be disinfected with an alcohol solution so that the infection does not be able to spread further.

With a running fungus, it is necessary to treat with the help of drugs not only of external, but also internal use.Their dosage and duration of admission must be coordinated with a doctor.

There are also cosmetics for painless cleansing of the affected nail from the fungus.

Before applying the product to the affected area, it is necessary to prepare it.To do this, you should pre -steam the nail in a special solution: 1 liter of water 1 teaspoon of soda and liquid soap per 1 liter of water.Then wipe the dry leg with a towel and fix the patch around the nail plate.Apply the product with a thick layer, avoiding getting into healthy areas.Cover the nail and the phalanx with a patch and leave for 4 days.After time, remove the bandage, steam the nail and pedicure supplies to scrape off the exfolved upper layer.Repeat the procedure until the nail completely cleanses of the fungus.

Folk remedies

Along with drug treatment, the use of folk remedies from the fungus is allowed.At home, you can use therapeutic baths, various ointments and compresses based on natural components.

With a progressive and advanced form of onychomycosis, folk remedies should be used in combination with drug therapy.

Vinegar

The effective action of this component is to create an acidic environment, as a result of which the further development of pathogens is suppressed - the spores of the fungus die.

When conducting treatment, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage of the used components:

  1. Therapeutic bath.Heat the water to 50 degrees and pour it into the basin so that its level reaches the ankles.Add 200 ml of vinegar and mix well.Strack your legs for 20 minutes.At the end, wipe your legs and dress warm socks.The procedure is recommended to be repeated once every 3 days until the condition improves.
  2. Ointment.Mix 1 egg, 1 tbsp.l.Acetic essence and 30 ml of olive oil.Mix everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass.To wet a cotton pad in the product and apply on top of the affected nail.Fix the bandage for 12 hours.It is recommended to carry out the procedure before bedtime.The duration of therapy is 14 days.
  3. Compress.Mix vinegar with water in equal amounts, add flour to obtain a thick consistency.Apply the resulting mixture to the nail plate and fixed with a motionless layer for 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 3-5 days until the damaged area of the nail is exfoliated.

Soda

Drill soda has a bactericidal, disinfecting property, and stimulates cell regeneration.The use of this component for the treatment of the fungus allows not only to quickly eliminate the problem, but also to prevent possible relapses.

Effective recipes.

  1. At the initial stage of the disease, soda and sea salt in equal amounts should be added to warm water.Strack your legs for 15 minutes.At the end of time, wipe the damaged nail with chamomile infusion.Within 20 days, repeat the procedure daily.
  2. With an advanced form of onychomycosis, it is recommended to add the following components in 5 liters of warm water: 50 g of mustard powder, 0.5 teaspoon of potassium permanganate, 1 tsp.soda, 30 g of crushed laundry soap.Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.Strack your legs for 20 minutes.Then wipe them dry and put on socks.Therapy is carried out daily until the condition improves.

Garlic

Methods of use for the treatment of fungus:

  1. Grind 2 cloves of garlic and add the same amount of butter, stir.Insist the mixture for 24 hours.Before going to bed, apply to the damaged area of the nail and fix with a bandage.Remove the bandage in the morning.Repeat daily for 4 weeks.A noticeable improvement occurs after 7 days, but therapy should be continued.
  2. Grate 3 garlic teeth on a fine grater.Apply the resulting gruel to the nail and leave for 15–20 minutes.Therapy is carried out within 20 days.
  3. Mix chopped garlic, medical alcohol and boiled water in equal amounts.Use the resulting mixture for compress, applying for 15 minutes.Repeat daily for 14 days.

Iodine

This component has an antiseptic effect and allows you to eliminate the infection in a short time:

  1. At the first signs of the disease, it is recommended to apply iodine to damaged areas three times a day.Therapy should be carried out within 14 days.
  2. In the case of neglect of the disease, you can use medicinal baths based on iodine.Pour warm water into the basin on the ankle and add 7 drops of the component.Greak your legs for 10 minutes, wipe dry and apply anti -inflacal varnish on a damaged nail.

Do not use iodine to people suffering from thyroid diseases or with hypersensitivity to the component.

Phytotherapy

Many medicinal plants are also effective in the fight against fungus.

Popular recipes:

  1. Mix 1 tsp.Celandine juice with tincture of calendula and oregano (1 drop), add boiled water (100 ml).Apply the product to the damaged nail three times a day.
  2. Mix the collection of chamomile flowers, calendula and oak bark in equal amount.Pour 100 g of the resulting mixture of 1000 ml of boiling water.Insist 30 minutes, and then add 30 g of sea salt.Grape the legs in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.Carry out the procedure daily for 10 days.
  3. Detachle a leaf of burdock or mountain ash with a spoon until the juice appears on the surface.Then wrap it with a thumb with an affected fingernail.Change the bandage every 10 hours.Repeat the procedure for 7 days.
  4. Pour 15 g of lilac colors 150 ml of vodka and insist 15 days in a dark place.Use to wipe the damaged nail plate 2 times a day for 2 weeks.
  5. Apply fresh celandine juice three times a day to the damaged nail and adjacent skin.The procedure should be carried out for 14 days.

Prevention of the disease

Observing simple rules, you can minimize the risk of infection:

  1. Before the pedicure, it is necessary to disinfect all the tools.
  2. Use personal shoes when visiting a pool, sauna, baths.
  3. Dry regularly shoes and carry out periodically processing inside vinegar or formalin.
  4. Timely treat wounds and cracks on the legs.
  5. Do not allow the survey of nails.
  6. Shoes must be bought in size.
  7. Use special products (talc) for excessive sweating of the legs.