A common mistake is an irresponsible attitude towards nail fungus. Many people consider this disease only a cosmetic defect and do not pay attention to its treatment. Meanwhile, this pathogenic microorganism poses a danger to the entire body. It releases toxic substances that penetrate the bloodstream to all organs and systems and can cause a lot of harm. Not all patients turn to a specialist when a fungus is detected, believing that the disease can be dealt with at home using folk remedies. Practice shows that using such methods it is impossible to completely get rid of the fungus.
Traditional methods of fighting fungus, their effectiveness
In the folk collection there are many recipes for treating nail fungus. The most popular:
- treatment of nail plates with hydrogen peroxide, iodine;
- hot baths with apple or wine vinegar;
- rubbing nails with celandine juice, garlic
These methods have a certain effectiveness. The disinfection properties of iodine tincture and hydrogen peroxide make it possible to destroy microorganisms. The fungus dies in an acidic environment under the influence of the components of celandine juice and garlic. But, unfortunately, it is impossible to eliminate all pathogens using these methods. The fungus spreads deep into the nail plates, skin, and cuticles. Treatment, wiping, baths allow you to act only on the upper tissues. Microorganisms located in the deep layers remain and multiply quickly, and the disease continues to spread.
Such methods have one more disadvantage. Their use makes it possible to suppress the activity of the fungus, severe symptoms disappear, and the patient stops treatment, believing that he has coped with the disease. However, a decrease in immunity due to illness, stress, or other reasons provides the fungus with the opportunity to actively multiply and increase the area of the affected areas.
Treatment with pharmacological drugs
Pharmacies offer a large number of different drugs intended to treat fungus. You can go and buy products that are heavily advertised, promising instant recovery. The category of drugs includes:
- antimycotics in tablets;
- antifungal ointments;
- special varnishes
All these products include active components that destroy pathogenic microorganisms. But it should be taken into account that there are several dozen types of microorganisms. It is impossible to determine the pathogen on your own. It is important to choose the optimal course of treatment to prevent relapse. In addition, the fungus has a negative effect on the entire body; for full recovery, immunomodulators and vitamin and mineral complexes may be required. We must not forget about the toxic properties of antifungal drugs. Wrong choice and use can cause serious problems. Therefore, only contacting a dermatologist can guarantee a complete recovery.
Effective ways to get rid of fungus
Modern medicine has effective ways to combat this disease. After diagnostics, determining the type of pathogen and the degree of spread, the dermatologist prescribes comprehensive treatment. He selects medications, the optimal course and dosage. This guarantees complete relief from pathology.
The newest treatment method is photodynamic PAST therapy. This is a painless procedure in which a gel containing components that form active oxygen under the influence of light waves created by the emitter is applied to the nail plates, cuticles, and skin. The advantage of this treatment is safety. There is no negative impact on the body. In this case, the fungus is completely destroyed. The number of sessions is determined by the doctor after diagnosis.
Effective modern treatment of nail fungus is carried out in a specialized podiatry center. This institution employs experienced, highly qualified dermatologists and has the latest equipment for innovative RAST therapy.