Hello, dear readers.Any fungal disease has infectious soil.That is, it is caused by pathogens, which, most often, affect the skin or nails (nail plates, in essence, are modified, keratinized skin).But, if the fungal lesions of the soft tissues (including the skin) are treated without any problems, if it is chosen correctly, then the nail fungus is treated much more difficult and longer.Especially - if it is launched, that is, for a long time no one paid due attention to the disease, hoping that "it would pass so."Therefore, than to treat a crushed, already rooted disease, where it is better to stop it at the initial stages of development.And even more optimal - to prevent infection!This article will help you with this.
Legs are no less aesthetically important part of the body than hands, or even a face.Especially in the warm season, when the pores of open shoes and the beach season come.
But, at a time when for some they become the subject of pride, and even universal admiration, others can cause severe aesthetic discomfort.
It's all about the mushroom.Drawing the nail plates on the legs, one after another, he makes them not just unattractive, but aesthetically unacceptable.
Legs change their color and structure, lose integrity and can make a fetid smell.This is all - the results of the activity of pathogens.You can’t allow this!
And the first thing to do is to learn information about where exactly you can pick up this ailment.
Methods of infection with a fungus
Since this is an infection, the infection itself occurs when it is in contact with it: either with a direct carrier, or with the place to which he touched.That is, you can get infected:
- In the bathroom, bath or pool.
- When wearing shoes, socks or other things of a sick person.
- With direct bodily (physical) contact with it.
- In the gym or on the river and so on.
If the situation has already occurred, it is important to know how to get rid of the nail fungus on the legs at home.It is important to know what pharmacy drugs are.
How the infection of the nails occurs
Ways of infection - mass.And if the mushrooms get wet and hot in the environment, then for some time they can multiply even in it, outside their biological carrier, which will only increase their population (concentration) in this particular place and significantly increase the risk of infection of a healthy person when contacting such a place.
Therefore, if you visit public places, especially those whose examples were given above, always pay attention to the quality of cleaning in them, the degree of disinfection and the level of the service provided as a whole.
And one more, also a very important point: carefully follow your own hygiene (legs hygiene).
After all, even if the mushrooms came to you, you have up to 24 hours to get rid of them, without any negative consequences for your health, in general.
So, it is recommended to carry out prevention procedures every time you are at risk (after visiting the gym, sauna, contact with a sick person, and so on).Choose for yourself what suits you the most.
The best remedy for nail fungus
Speaking about how to get rid of nail fungus on the legs, one cannot help but mention folk remedies, along with pharmacy drugs that have long been used by different generations.
Acetic acid (9%)
This is an ordinary table vinegar.Take 30 for 1 liter of warm clean water, and with a loaded skin of the legs - 45 milliliters of vinegar, dissolve it in water and lower the legs into this solution for 15 minutes.
After that, if you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to rinse them under warm running water and be sure to dry them thoroughly.
After that, you can apply a moisturizing nutrient cream, or a special antifungal preventive cream, or a remedy in a different form.
Hydrogen peroxide
It can be bought at almost any pharmacy.For 1 liter of warm water, about 15 milliliters of peroxide will be needed.Apply - just like vinegar.It is not advisable to resort to such procedures more often than once every 3-4 days.
Tea tree oil
It can be used in its purest form (if your body perceives it well) or in diluted (for 1 liter of water - up to 20 drops of oil).
In pure form, oil is applied to the foot, especially carefully - on the nail plates and the area around them.Rinse it is not necessary.If you decide to use oil in diluted form, with water, then you can do this about 1 time every two days.
Keep your legs in the solution for up to 20 minutes.Before using undiluted oil, the legs should be pre -steamed in warm water, it is better - with the addition of insurance soap in small amounts.
Strong natural coffee
A very extraordinary method, if we take into account the fact that coffee needs not to drink, but keep the feet in it.It turns out that this, beloved by many, the drink has pronounced antifungal properties.
Do you want your feet to exude a pleasant coffee smell and be not subject to fungal infections?
Then, in strong natural coffee, keep the feet for 15-17 minutes.The procedure can be performed daily.Coffee should be slightly warm, but not hot!
Prevention measures
So, from the above, you can draw several conclusions that will definitely help in prevention:
- Avoid visiting potentially dangerous (in terms of infection) places.
- If the first rule was missed, take all measures to reduce the risk of fungus (vinegar, peroxide, coffee, and so on).
But, and that's not all!These tips will help you protect yourself even more and complement the overall picture on prevention:
- In affordable ways, strengthen your immune system: be more in the fresh air, avoid strong stressful situations, rationally eat.
- Get out and rest fully, play sports or temper.
Always wear clean and fresh shoes, socks, never borrow them from other people, follow the prevention of the legs (it is advisable to wash them with household or special bactericidal soap, which will help in the fight, prevention of mushrooms).
Shoes can also be processed (approximately-once a week) with a special antifungal agent, such as “Nizoral Spray”, or by vinegar, peroxide dissolved in water (if this does not damage shoes).
At least once every six months, visit a dermatovenerologist for the purpose of preventive examinations!
How to get rid of nail fungus with drugs
Despite the high effectiveness of those folk remedies that are currently available in the arsenal of non -traditional medicine, funds produced at pharmaceutical plants according to modern recipes are in high demand.
And not least - thanks to its truly obvious and confirmed effectiveness.
Let's look at the most popular, safe and fast -acting from them.They are produced in different forms.Most often - these are ointments, creams, sprays.
And also - can be used both externally and externally.If the fungus is crushed, then it is best to combine the use of internal drugs using external drugs.
You will undoubtedly help you choose the best option for their combination by qualified doctor.We will consider what options exist at all.
- Oral (for oral consumption) drugs.They, as a rule, are not used for prevention, but, serve for high -quality treatment of the fungus.
- Little liquid.This is already a very old, but, nevertheless, proved its effectiveness, a tool.Now it does not enjoy such high popularity as, say, several decades ago.But, some of the pharmacies are still preparing such a liquid by order - according to a doctor's prescription.It can be used both for prevention (occasionally) and for treatment.
- Pasta Teimurov.This drug, by and large, does not have a direct destructive effect on pathogenic mushrooms and harmful microflora.But, it excludes their reproduction, as it completely deprives them of the nutrient medium: the legs, with the regular use of this pasta, do not sweat.
- Antifungal special nail polishes. Today, it is an alternative to many pharmaceuticals, as they allow you to avoid infection and, at the same time, care for their nails.
- Sprays for prevention.They can be used both for treatment and to prevent the development of the disease.But, if you used the drug for prevention, then you need to undergo a complete abbreviated course, otherwise the next time the tool can be ineffective.
Shoe disinfection for nail fungus
This is one of the important points: shoes should always be dry and clean.It needs to be cleaned, washed, dried in time.The above sprays can be used to process shoes from the inside.
Above in the article, tips for processing it with solutions of vinegar or hydrogen peroxide were given.For the season you should have several pairs of shoes so that you can change them using the next pair while the previous one is at the stage of disinfection.
Prevention is a very important point in maintaining nails healthy.But, if you notice the signs of infection: the nail plate is thinned out or, conversely, condensed, changed color, began to spin and so on - it can already be advisable to talk about treatment.
But remember, the best remedy for nail fungus is to prevent its appearance.Folk remedies will help you with this.