How to get rid of nail fungus. Which antifungal medication is most effective? Medicines for external and oral use. Let’s consider it all in more detail.
Toenail and nail fungus is a common and incurable infectious disease caused by pathogenic fungal spores. Often, the skin of the feet and nails of the toes and hands become infected. The most effective treatment is in the early stages of the disease, when the area and depth of infection are small.
When the first signs of damage are detected (itching, redness of the skin, thickening and stratification of the nails), it is necessary to immediately treat the disease. Modern medicine offers a wide variety of effective remedies designed to combat various types of nail fungus - antifungal varnishes, solutions, sprays, effective ointments, and even oral agents.
Antimycotic drugs are selected by specialists.
The most effective remedy for nail fungus
The pharmaceutical industry provides various types of effective antifungal agents to consumers. But in each individual case, it is necessary to consult a doctor, because only a specialist can correctly determine the type and degree of spread of fungal infections.
In addition, antimycotic agents (both for local use and for internal use) are potent antibiotics and have a number of side effects and contraindications. Medication alone, misdiagnosis can exacerbate the course of the disease, leading to the development of resistance of various forms of fungi to drugs, and the development of greater infections.
Modern drugs for the treatment of nail fungus have fungicidal and fungistatic effects, that is, they not only destroy the fungus completely, but also stop the development and growth of fungal cells further, thus providing a long-term positive effect on treatment.
Often, feet and nails are affected by fungal infections, which include several types of fungi and bacteria. In this case, a good treatment effect can be achieved by switching external antifungal agents in combination with oral medications.
A highly effective agent has a broad -spectrum antimycotic effect, which makes it possible to use it for the treatment of nail fungus caused by various types of fungal infections.
Varnish against nail fungus
If you start the treatment of mycosis on time, when nail damage is not very common, you can achieve a positive effect with local treatment methods - antimycotic varnishes and solutions against nail fungus.
Antifungal varnish has a very effective antifungal effect, it penetrates the nail structure well, the effect in the affected tissues persists even 7-10 days after application. The concentration in the body can be negligible after prolonged use. Effective for nail damage no more than 2/3.
Antimycotic drugs for external use
If the fungus has infected not only the nails, but also the skin of the feet or hands, it is recommended to apply topical creams and ointments to the affected area, among which the most popular and effective are:
Creams or gels with the active ingredient terbinafine hydrochloride are effective. Such drugs have active fungicidal and fungistatic effects on a number of fungi: mold, dimorphic, dermatophyte, yeast. The gel is absorbed faster and better penetrates the skin.
Oral antifungal drugs
Advanced stages of mychomycosis are difficult to treat, and the use of only external medications is insufficient. In such cases, it is necessary to use oral medications, which are very effective in influencing the course of the disease, infecting the fungus from within, and preventing further progression of the disease. Specific positive results can be achieved by applying complex treatments in the form of tablets and ointments.
In most cases, pills against nail fungus can have a toxic effect on the human body, affecting the fat -containing internal organs - the liver and kidneys. But, at the same time, this drug has a strong therapeutic effect, effectively destroys various types of fungi, contributes to full recovery. Therefore, all oral medications should be taken strictly as directed by a specialist doctor (mycologist), taking into account the possibility of side effects.
Antifungal drugs should be taken with caution, strictly observing the dose prescribed by the doctor and the duration of treatment. If side effects appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients with various impaired renal and hepatic function should be taken with extreme caution.
The need to treat mycosis and its prevention
Fungal spores are very persistent, the affected area is difficult to treat, the course can last from 2 to 4 months. Treatment should not be interrupted, because even a small focus, in good condition, provokes the development of new infections. Even after full recovery, it is necessary to adhere to the rules of hygiene, avoiding contact with other people's shoes.
For preventive purposes, it is recommended to treat feet and shoes with antifungal sprays or other effective methods, especially after visiting public places: swimming pools, saunas, beaches, showers in sports facilities.
Only comprehensive treatment combined with preventative measures will help defeat the fungus forever.