Mycosis is an extremely unpleasant disease,delivering a lot of inconvenience. As a rule, it is accompanied by severe itching, change in the appearance of the nail, painful cracks in the skin of the feet and between the fingers. Only a doctor can identify the causative agent of the disease and prescribe the correct treatment. And he should do it not by eye, but after careful laboratory analysis.
Зачастую, приобретая противогрибковые препараты for nails recommended by television advertising, a person is faced with the fact that they do not have the proper effect. There is nothing surprising in this, because the treatment in each case is selected individually. In addition, antifungal therapy is a whole range of measures, consisting of drug treatment, traditional methods (baths, rubbing) and observance of general standards of hygiene.
For complete cure, not onlyapply antifungal cream, but also disinfect daily shoes and socks. Otherwise, re-infection can not be avoided. Shoes, slippers, boots are carefully rubbed with alcohol from the inside. Socks, socks, stockings are washed daily and, if possible, ironed.
For greater effect antifungal drugsfor nails must be combined with disinfecting wiping. For example, using propolis tincture. Often, dermatologists recommend supplementing with herbal treatments (celandine, chamomile, calendula) or soda baths.
Today the most popularantifungal preparations for nails - "Orungal", "Lamisil", and "Diflucan". The latter are considered the most effective for treating mycosis of the feet and nails. Both drugs are active against molds and yeasts, quickly penetrate into the stratum corneum and persist there for a long time. This allows for fairly short courses of treatment in an outpatient setting. At the same time, experts note the benefits of the drug "Lamisil" if it comes to mycosis of the feet and nails on the hands. The duration of the drug - up to 12 weeks, the effectiveness - up to 94%.
Multiple lesions of the nails require morelong treatment, up to 48 weeks. In this case, antifungal preparations for nails are combined with special varnishes. A positive result is achieved in 80-94% of cases.
In the treatment of mycoses are often used and socalled antifungal antibiotics. The most famous and popular drug is "Nystatin", which is used in combination with local remedies or ointment from the same series.
If there is a slight damage to the nailsthe edges, it is quite possible to do only special varnishes. According to experts, among the diversity of attention deserve the means "Lamisil", "Batrafen" and "Loceryl". It is necessary to apply varnishes with observance of procedure of leaving. First, the nail plate is softened with a plaster with thiourea and ground off. Then the fungicidal solution is used: iodine, iodoxun, nitrofungin, phytex. After that the varnish is applied. The course lasting from three to six months provides for the disposal of the fungus in 67% of cases.
Prevention of mycosis in everyday life comes down topersonal hygiene. Fungi grow especially actively in places of high humidity. Therefore, when visiting a swimming pool, sauna or bath, be sure to take along rubber slippers. Never wear someone else's shoes at home or away. Choose a model of shoes or shoes that are made of natural materials of good quality.
Since the fungus is a contagious disease, the mainthe task of the sick person is to protect relatives from infection. It is recommended not to go around the house barefoot. This is especially true for rooms with high humidity. In addition, it is necessary to use separate scissors, towels, washcloths, nail files.
