Onychomycosis is a relatively common and widespread disease. Nail fungus mainly grows on the feet. Wearing tight, warm and wet shoes creates the most suitable environment for the development of pathogenic microorganisms. And increased sweating only increases the risk of onychomycosis. Indeed, for any type of fungus, favorable conditions are a warm and humid environment. Onychomycosis requires mandatory treatment. After all, in the absence of adequate therapy, the fungus penetrates into the general bloodstream, and spreads throughout the body. In this case, severe long -term systemic treatment will be required. For local treatment, creams, ointments, varnishes, sprays and drops are used. It is a drop that has been very popular recently.
When are toenail fungus drops used?
In order for treatment to be quick and successful, it is very important to consult a doctor to get timely help. Toenail fungus is treated quickly in the early stages. The causative agents of onychomycosis are completely different. Often it is yeast, mold fungi, dermatophytes. Doctors can identify the genus of the fungus only after conducting laboratory studies of abrasions taken from the affected nail area.
Toenail fungus drops are very effective in the treatment of the early stages of onychomycosis. In the same case, the use of antifungal drugs inside in the form of tablets, capsules, powders is not required. Doctors prefer drops against onychomycosis because of its fungicidal and fungistatic properties. In the first case, elimination of the fungus itself, and the affected cells, is noted. The fungistatic property is the ability of the drug to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Modern droplets combine these two main properties. This is the key to successful therapy. Doctors only need to choose the most effective drops for certain cases of fungal infections on toenails. After all, each drug has a different active ingredient that affects a particular type of fungus. In general, the use of drops from fungal infections on the nails is required in such cases:
- Deform the nail plate;
- Change nail color;
- Thickening of nail plate;
- Smelly;
- Delamination, peeling, nail collapse;
- The appearance of spots or streaks on the surface of the plate.
Contraindications for use
Drops of nail fungus have several contraindications. And before using any antifungal agent, you need to carefully review this list. If you do not pay attention to such precautions, various adverse reactions may occur. It can be either the simplest headache, abdominal pain, or shortness of breath, anaphylactic shock, Quincke's edema, heart attack.
The main contraindications to the use of toenail fungus drops are the following factors:
- Pregnancy period;
- lactation period;
- Children up to 12 years of age;
- Individual intolerance to individual components of the drug;
- The presence of open wounds, bleeding;
- Allergic reactions to drugs.
Many medications, and drops against nail fungus, are acceptable for use by pregnant women. But, nevertheless, during pregnancy, it is better to avoid the use of drugs. Of course, if nail fungus does not threaten the health of both pregnant mothers and babies. In this case, the doctor may allow the use of some antifungal agents.
Modern drops against onychomycosis have a minimum number of contraindications. But, nevertheless, it is not worth it to prescribe any medication for yourself. Only a doctor will be able to advise specific drops that are suitable for the treatment of a particular type of fungus. Tablets also have various contraindications and side effects. Complex treatment should be fully controlled by a physician. If the patient during the period of treatment with drops finds abnormal redness, itching, burning, therapy should be stopped. It may be worth replacing the drug, or use other forms - gels, creams, ointments.
Popular drops of nail fungus
Today, there are a large number of antifungal agents. For nail treatment, you can use drops, varnishes, patches, sprays, creams, ointments, powders, tablets. The drops vary in speed and high efficiency. They are easy to use, quickly absorbed, which does not interfere with the normal rhythm of life of the patient. The drops not only kill the fungus, but also prevent the recurrence of mycosis. Drops can only be used externally. The active ingredient penetrates deep into the nail bed, concentrates in sufficient quantities, and exerts its therapeutic effect. The most popular and effective are the following tools.
Naphthifine hydrochloride -based drops
The active ingredient of these drops is naftifine hydrochloride. The drops do an excellent job with fungal infections not only on the nails, but also on the skin of the feet, hands, in the area between the fingers. Often, specialists prescribe medications to combat lichen and other skin diseases. To achieve maximum and fastest effect, the nail plate must be cut (as far as possible) and cleaned before use. Only after that the drops are applied to the surface of the nail plate. Also, it is important to treat the skin adjacent to the nail. The tool is rubbed gently into the damaged area. It is enough to carry out such manipulations only once a day. The duration of the course of therapy is determined only by the doctor. On average, the course lasts from 2 to 5 weeks. Even if the symptoms go away, it is important to complete the entire course to the end.
Drops of toenail fungus based on ciclopirox
These drops are effective against yeast and mold fungi. This type of microorganism most often affects nail plates on the feet and arms. Also, they showed therapeutic effects in relation to several gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Doctors recommend using this drug in the early stages of the development of onychomycosis, when no more than half of the nail plate is damaged. Before use, the maximum amount of diseased nails is applied. The remaining nails must be brought into a state of roughness with a nail file. Only now you can use drops. This will allow the active component to penetrate deep into the nail bed, and quickly reduce the fungal population. You need to cover the nails twice a day, rubbing the product with light massage movements. The course of therapy is 1-3 months.
Antifungal drops based on bifonazole
This drug has a broad spectrum of action. Therefore, drops are used to treat diseases such as:
- Microsporia;
- Trichophytosis;
- Nail candidiasis;
- Lichen;
- Rubrophytia;
- diaper rash;
- Increased sweating.
The agent is applied on the entire surface of the nail, nail rollers. In this case, the product is rubbed with a light movement. To achieve a quick effect, it is better to use the drug twice a day. Before each application, it is worth steaming the toenails, removing spore particles. This will help remove the softened plate, and penetrate the agent into the lesion. On average, the course of therapy lasts 2-3 weeks.
Drops with terbinafine
These drugs have a significant fungicidal effect. Regular use of drops for 3 months allows you to completely destroy dermatophyte cell membranes, yeast and mold. Before starting the application, it is recommended to steam the nail and remove the affected area. It is necessary to process the plate and nail rollers at least twice a day. Subject to all recommendations, passing the full course, the manufacturer of the drops guarantees the absence of recurrence within 2 years.
Keep in mind that the course of treatment for onychomycosis is quite long. Therefore, you need to be patient and follow all the recommendations of the doctor. Also, some experts recommend taking antifungal agents by mouth (tablets, capsules). This will increase the effect, speeding up the healing process. Only an integrated approach will allow patients to get rid of toenail problems permanently.